Where Does Your Garbage Go?
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Teachers:  Students participating in this activity should be comfortable working in a group and with a computer. Background information is located at the following link,  Resource Module Page .
 

Students:  Some of the information your will need to complete your project must be obtained from the maintence department at your school or the person that is responsible for waste management at your school. Following is a list of ideas that you may need to find answers to so your project will be succsseful.
 
 
  Where does the waste go after it leaves your school?
  How much does the school pay for the waste to be hauled away?
Does the school pay for the waste to be hauled away by weight or by volume?
What is the difference between paying for garbage by weight or by volume?
What are the four most common forms of waste hauled away from your school?