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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I implement a plastic bottle recycling program at a local high school?
A pilot project was started in June 2007, when three parent volunteers got tired of seeing the overflowing trash cans with mostly plastic bottles at the tennis courts of Memorial High School in Houston. They got the school administration, custodial staff, PTA, and the AP Environmental Science class on board to support their efforts. The program was started January, 2008 as an in-house recycling program and by the end of the semester, 75000 plastic bottles (PET and HDPE) were collected, averaging 4000 bottles/week. Their project was so successful, they put together this handy "how to" packet to share with you.
MHS Plastic Bottle Recycling Summary
Press Release
Where can I recycle _______________?
First try this Web site: www.earth911.org
At the top on the home page, it will ask WHAT do you want to recycle, and WHAT IS YOUR ZIP CODE. Once you enter this info, it will give you a listing of all the places in your area that you can recycle your specific item.
I live in a rural area of Texas and want to start a recycling program. How do I get started?
Please contact Cooperative Teamwork & Recycling Assistance (CTRA) at
for resources and answers to your questions.
How do I start a recycling council?
Council Policies 2008 (How to Start a Council)
What phone number do I call for permits or to find out if I need a permit?
Please call the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/ or 512-239-1000 or your local city or county government.
What are the benefits of STAR membership?
The benefits of STAR membership are unlimited, but include:
- Training
- Networking
- Local or subject matter affiliations through our councils with persons interested in recycling or working in the field of recycling
- An annual Summit where recycling professional come together to learn, network, have fun!
- A monthly newsletter on what’s happening in Texas recycling
- A voice to our state’s decision makers regarding recycling in Texas
- Resources including fact sheets, publications, workshops to help grow your business or your knowledge
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