Victorville Recycles Week

Get your school involved in hands-on recycling education, creative contests and community activities. Choose the activities that fit your campus and earn points along the way!

November 16–20, 2026 Free school participation

Explore recycling activities Download the 2026 packet (PDF)(PDF, 5MB)

8 ways your school can earn points

Victorville public and private schools within city limits can participate for free. Explore the activities below and help students put recycling, waste reduction and creativity into action.

5 points each

In-Class Recycling Presentations

Bring recycling education into the classroom with a free presentation about recycling, organics and ways to reduce waste.

Limit: two presentations per school · Schedule by October 30

10 points each

Eco-Hero Recycling Assemblies

Get students excited about protecting the environment with a free, music-filled EcoHero Show assembly.

Limit: two assemblies per school · Subject to availability

20 points

Take a MRF Tour

Visit the Victor Valley Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and see what happens to recyclable materials after collection.

Limit: one tour per school · Schedule by October 30

20 points

Community Clean-Up Participation

Bring your school community together to help remove litter and keep Victorville clean.

At least 10 participants · Community Cleanup Day: October 24

40 points

Poster Contest Participation

Encourage students to create original 11 × 17-inch posters about recycling, composting, litter cleanup or protecting the planet.

Participation-level points · Entries due December 4 by 4 p.m.

40 points

Sculpture Contest Participation

Turn common household recyclables into a creative, original sculpture. Show what discarded materials can become!

Participation-level points · Entries due December 4 by 4 p.m.

30 bonus points

Innovative Recycling Activities

Go beyond the usual with creative, school-led projects that promote your campus recycling and organics programs.

See innovative recycling activity ideas

Earn bonus points for innovative recycling!

Promote your school’s on-site recycling and organics recycling programs. Try one of these ideas, or create an activity of your own with your students.

  • Start a food rescue program to minimize food waste.
  • Launch a school composting, vermicomposting or garden program.
  • Announce recycling collection drives and program reminders over the school intercom.
  • Post interesting recycling facts around campus.
  • Make banners or posters to promote your school’s recycling program.
  • Dream up another creative and innovative recycling activity with your students!

Ready to participate?

Fill out the required School Participation Form and email it to Sandy Peña, Burrtec Municipal Program Coordinator, at spena@burrtec.com by October 16, 2026. For questions or to schedule an activity, call (760) 617-3341.

Fill out the participation form (PDF)(PDF, 54KB) Download the 2026 packet (PDF)(PDF, 5MB) Email Sandy Peña
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