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Educational Programs

K-6 Educational Programs

Stan the Can Man Visits the Recycling Center

A slide show presentation introducing students to the general concepts of curbside recycling using Stan the Can Man. Stan the Can Man is a solid waste character! He is a trash can man who only eats trash.no recyclables! Recyclables give Stan an upset stomach! Stan is a big fan of recycling because it keeps the recyclables out of his trash!!!! Stan the Can Man will come along to make this presentation lively!

Format: Slide Show
Length: Minimum of 30 minutes

The Great Recycling Adventure

A slide show presentation introducing students to the concepts of recycling and integrated waste management. Based on a coloring book story, the characters Juan and Michelle take a magical tour of solid waste facilities in a flying wheel chair. Motivates students to be active in their own recycling adventures!

Format: Slide Show
Length: Minimum of 20 minutes

There are many other programs that can not be posted here. Please call for more information.

***Most programs can be modified to meet the needs of the current classroom situation. Other programs may be designed on topics including: Integrated Waste Management, Recycling, Composting, Vermicomposting, Burn Barrels, Household Hazardous Waste and more For more information call (888) 426-9278 .

Middle School and Junior High Educational Programs

Recycling 101: The Integrated Picture

This program provides an introduction to recycling and the role of recycling in solid waste management. Information about the importance of recycling and the recycling programs that are available in Northwest Arkansas will be provided to attendees.

Format: Slide Show
Length: 20-30 minutes
Format: Slide Show
Length: Minimum of 45 minutes

HHW Jeopardy

Following a short informational presentation on Household Hazardous Waste, students will apply what they have learned by playing this classic game show. Students will learn what HHW is, why it is dangerous and how HHW should be disposed.

Format: Slide Show
Length: Minimum of 45 minutes

Adult Programs

Solid Waste Education

A general introduction to what solid waste really is. Provides information about the Boston Mountain Solid Waste District and the services offered. This program is good for any adult group, and can be used for high school and college classes.

Format: Slide Show
Length: 35-40 minutes

Recycling 101: The Integrated Picture

This program provides an introduction to recycling and the role of recycling in solid waste management. Information about the importance of recycling and the recycling programs that are available in Northwest Arkansas will be provided to attendees.

Format: Slide Show
Length: 20-30 minutes

Illegal Dumping in Northwest Arkansas

Arkansas the Natural State has an unnatural problem. Packed full of illegal dump photographs taken in Northwest Arkansas, attendees will learn what illegal dumping is and the health and environmental hazards that are created by them.

Format: Slide Show
Length: 30-45 minutes

Household Hazardous Waste

Most households have some type of household hazardous waste (HHW). This program will teach attendees what HHW is, why we should be concerned about it and how residents of Northwest Arkansas can dispose of their HHW.

Format: Slide Show
Length: 20-30 minutes

Recycling

Recycling is taking a material, processing it and re-manufacturing it into another product...SIMPLE!  The most commonly recycled items are metals, paper, and plastic.  With enough time and money, nearly everything could be recycled, just not economically.  We have to remember that, start to finish, recycling is a manufacturing process.  We are creating a raw material that must meet certain specifications.  Materials must be sorted and cleaned before they can be used again to make new products.

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Burning and Air Pollution Regulations

State of Arkansas Burning & Air Pollution Regulations

Current as of July 31, 2006

Household Trash / Burn Barrels and Construction & Demolition Waste / Tires

Arkansas State Air Pollution Control Regulations Section 18.6 (b) prohibits the open burning of waste materials. Specifically, it states that:  No person shall cause or permit the open burning of refuse, garbage, trade waste, tires or other waste materials, or shall conduct a salvage operation by open burning (including lumber and/or wood).  These are considered a waste material and cannot be burned according to State Laws.

However, these regulations do not apply to the following activities:

·          Fires used for the non-commercial cooking of food for recreational purposes, including barbecues and outdoor fireplaces in connection with any residence. Section 18.6(a)(1);

·         Open burning related to land clearing and agricultural activities. Section 18.6(c)(2);

·         Fires set or authorized by any public officer, board, council, or commission for the purpose of providing instruction in methods of fire fighting. Section 18.6(c)(7);(must conduct an asbestos survey per A.D.E.Q.) 

·         Open fire used at construction sites only for the purpose of warming persons on the site during cold weather. Such fires shall be fueled only by untreated wood or wood products and must be confined within a container made of nonflammable material that does not exceed (30”) inches in width and length, unless prohibited by other local codes or ordinances. Act 259, section 1(8).