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FAQ:
Who can take
a tour of the Education Center?
- Rockland County school groups
grades 2-12
- Rockland County college classes
- Adult groups (such as civic,
senior, garden, residential and other interested
groups)
- Tours are available to schools/residents
outside of Rockland County with approval by the
Solid Waste Educator (Call
for more information)
What are
the requirements to take a tour?
- Group size must be between 10-30
individuals (some flexibility on size)
- School groups must be in second
grade or higher
- An appointment must be prearranged
with the Solid Waste Educator
When are the tours given?
- Monday through Friday
- Morning and afternoon tours available
How long
is the tour?
- The tour runs between 1 ½
to 2 hours (customized for the group)
Where is
the facility located?
Who will
be conducting the tour?
- The Solid Waste Educator, a certified
teacher, conducts the entire tour
Are there
pre or post lesson plans available?
- Yes, the educator can provide
some lesson plans for use in the classroom
What will we be seeing and doing
on the tour?
Part I Amphitheater:
Through interactive discussions, students will have
a good understanding of solid waste management programs,
environmental concerns and solutions. Students will
view parts of the recycling operations on a large
screen television. See how paper, glass, metal and
plastic recyclables are sorted before they are sent
to remanufacturing facilities to be made into new
products.
Part II Observation Deck:
Students will move to a large bay window to observe
workers baling the sorted recyclables. They will
see the baled materials stacked inside the facility,
ready for shipment. When a full truckload has accumulated,
forklifts will load the bales into tractor trailers
for transportation to remanufacturing facilities.
Part III Star Lab:
In the Star Lab students will have the opportunity
to experiment on interactive exhibits geared toward
education on energy consumption, yardwaste composting,
effects of toxic materials on the body, new products
from old recyclables, how to make smart choices
for the environment and a comparison of two recycling
and non-recycling households.
For more
information or to schedule a tour, call Kerri Scales
at 845-753-2200
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