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Purpose
The conservation of natural resources is of utmost importance to the present as well as future generations.

The Board believes that the ideas of conservation must be taught though normal curricular means as well as by active participation of staff and students. The collection and proper disposition of reusable materials is but one demonstration of the Board's commitment to conservation.

The purpose of this policy is to:

1. insure that the students are taught and practice ideas of conservation
2. insure that the district is in compliance with the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988 ("Act 101")
3. insure compliance with Ordinance 1230 of Upper Moreland Township

Authority
The Superintendent or designee is authorized to develop the necessary rules for collection and disposition or recyclable materials, consistent with the provisions of Act 101 and Ordinance 1230.

Responsibility
Each staff member and each student is responsible to comply with the established rules for recycling in the district.