Wastebusters Certification

The Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority’s (CCCSWA) Wastebusters Program recognizes and rewards schools that commit to, institutionalize, and continuously improve waste reduction and recycling practices. Schools that meet a variety of program requirements (detailed in the application form) and certify as Wastebusters:             

• receive an annual cash award  ($2,000 per year for the first 3 years and $1,000 per year for all subsequent years), an award plaque, and media promotion for their efforts;

• reduce their impact on the environment;

• reduce the amount of landfilled waste while increasing recycling and reuse of valuable resources;

• save their school district money on garbage disposal services; and 

• promote environmental stewardship principles to students.

Eligible Schools

Currently, the following school districts are eligible for the Wastebusters Program:

 Phase I - Years 1 - 3
- Word format
- PDF format

Phase II - Years 4+
- Word format
- PDF format

Online Forms
Phase I - Years 1 - 3
Phase II - Years 4+

Wastebusters Resources

Wastebusters Resource List
School Recycling Guide
School District Policies/Resolutions
Wastebusters Recycling Award for Custodians - Show your school's custodian how much you appreciated their recycling efforts by nominating them for the Wastebusters Award for Custodians. Winners are selected from each school district and receive a $250 gift card redeemable at a local vendor.

School Recycling Posters - Order posters with a recycling/waste reduction theme for your school.

For questions or technical assistance, contact Andrea Stephenson, TRG and Associates, (925) 759-5926 or email at andrea@trgandassociates.com.

Application Forms

  Phase I - Years 1 - 3
  Word format
  PDF format

  Phase II - Years 4+
  Word format
  PDF format

  Online Forms
  Phase I - Years 1 - 3
  Phase II - Years 4+