All schools and facilities can now recycle paper in the cardboard dumpster: 

• Mix paper and cardboard only, no other items will be accepted.
• Discontinue using the "paper only" dumpsters.
• Report missed pickups and concerns after 2:00pm on your service day:
• Utilities Section: (561) 687-7119 or utilities@palmbeachschools.org
• Please share this announcement with any staff that take part in recycling procedures at your school or facility, including Custodial Staff and Green Champions.

Schools with a "paper only" dumpster will have them removed from campuses. Administrative Assistants have been asked to monitor and report any overflow concerns.

The School District of Palm Beach County’s Environmental & Conservation Services (ECS) department is hosting the fourth annual Sustainability Symposium, in partnership with Florida Power and Light’s Manatee Lagoon. This half-day professional development opportunity for classroom teachers will take place on October 14, 2024, from 8:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.. (In-service points can be registered for in E-Learning). Spaces are limited to the first 100 teachers and staff. Approved TDE required for registration.

In addition to engaging presentations from FPL Education, Manatee Lagoon, and the Guy Harvey Foundation, the Sustainability Symposium will showcase nine community partners who will engage attendees through a “3-minute thesis” activity. Attendees will learn about each organization’s mission, vision, and/or examples of activities that can be used in the classroom.

Coffee\pastries, lunch, and raffle prizes will be provided.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023-2024 Dream in Green's Green Schools Challenge in Palm Beach County! Participants implemented green initiatives and curriculum on their campuses. Winners were recognized during Dream in Green's Annual Awards Ceremony at Mounts Botanical Gardens in West Palm Beach on May 18th, 2024.

1st Place: Palm Beach Central High School

2nd Place: Conniston Middle School

3rd Place: Hidden Oaks K-8 School

4th Place: Sandpiper Shores Elementary School

5th Place: Forest Hill Elementary School

Student Winner: Megan Brunache, Sandpiper Shores Elementary School

Enrollment is open for 2024-2025. Click the button below to register your school.

Sustainability & Recycling Programs: Sustainability@palmbeachschools.org

Trash & Recycling Hauler Issues/Missed Pickups: Utilities@palmbeachschools.org

School Gardens: GardenCollaborationTeam@palmbeachschools.org

Electronic Waste Recycling: Ewaste@palmbeachschools.org

Textile Recycling Bins: Crsops@charityrecyclingservice.com