Recycle This! 

(K-3rd)

Recycle This!

Recommended for K thru 3rd

Covers Ohio Learning Standards:

K.PS.1    K.SS.7

1.SS.8

2.SS.7    2.SS.14

3.ESS.3  3.SS.10

Resource Guide

Interested in learning more about waste reduction?  This guide includes book recommendations, a nature activity, additional online resources and more!

Recycle This! Resource Page sm.pdf

Worksheet  

Put your knowledge to the test with this Activity Sheet

Cut and sort items into their correct bins!


Recycle This Worksheet.pdf

book recommendations

All KCB's environmental literacy recommendations are available through the Hamilton County Public Library, through this easily searchable list available at this link.

by Jess French 

Available in eBook, Book

Ages 6-9 

by Rana Diorio 

Available in eBook, Book

Ages 4-6

by Alison Inches 

Available in eBook, Book 

Ages 4-6


by Joni Sensel 

Ages 6-9 

Find a recorded version on KCB's YouTube channel (coming soon)

by Alison Inches

Available in Book 

Ages 4-6

by Charise Mericle Harper 

Available in eBook or Book

Ages 6-9

by Megan McCarthy 

Available in eBook, Book

Ages 7-9

Find a recorded version on KCB's YouTube channel (coming soon)

by Jen Green 

Available in Book 

Ages 4-7


Short Videos

How Recycling Works!

The Garbage Monster By Tom Knight

10 Simple Ways to Reduce Plastic-

Stop Motion Animation

Murray Visits a Recycling Center-

Sesame Street Short

Recycling Guide for 

Cincinnati Residents

*Acceptable items are the same for all Residents of Hamilton County 

Cincy Recycles _What Goes In The Green Cart.pdf

Click Here for more information on Recycling from the   City of Cincinnati Recycles 


Click Here for more information on Recycling from Hamilton County Recycling & Solid Waste 

Printable Recycling Flyer


For Schools, Classrooms, Cafeterias & Common Areas


Recyclable Items Flyer_sm.pdf

Partner RESOURCES

Civic Garden Center

Check out their Green Learning Station page to learn more about composting & other STEM activities. 

Hamilton County Recycling & Solid Waste District

HCRSWD shares classroom program opportunities & assistance for schools who want to reduce their landfill footprint by recycling and composting.

Cincinnati Parks

Cincy Parks' Explore Nature Program offers Naturalist-led programs for all ages at their nature centers.