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School Education Programs
The Solid Waste Authority (SWA) offers tours, field trips and resources for teachers that center on the importance of recycling and reducing waste.
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Community Education Programs
The Solid Waste Authority’s (SWA) Education Outreach Program is actively involved in educating the public about the importance of recycling and reducing waste.
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3R Ambassador Program
Information about our summer day camp.
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ReTeach! Waste Program
Information about our summer teacher workshop program.
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Summer Camp Programs
The SWA is available to help cities, nonprofits, schools and organizations integrate environmental education into their summer camps.
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Events Calendar
Use our online calendar to find upcoming SWA events and activities.
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Celebrate America Recycles Day with the SWA!
The SWA is hosting an event as part of America Recycles Day that includes a paper shred, home chemical drop-off and open house.
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Run AWAY 5K
SWA Soiree Run Away 5K Results Page
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Educational Materials
In order to maximize the benefit of the classroom environmental lessons and tours, the Authority has developed pre and post lesson plans to be utilized by the classroom teacher. These plans are grade specific and meet at least one of the Next-Generation Sunshine State Standard objectives.
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Related Links
This is a listing of websites with information or education activities related to solid waste.
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Community Partners
The SWA is a community resource and thus has many community partners. We are actively involved and partner with many different community programs in Palm Beach County.
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Education Directory
Directory of the SWA's educational programming
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Come See Us At These Community Events
The events at which the Solid Waste Authority will have a presence
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A map of the SWA's facility on the interactive touch table
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A SWA educator teaching how to recycle paper
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A tour of the recycling facility
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A SWA educator leads a classroom discussion
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An education program on the SWA's Greenway Trail System
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Students in the 3R Ambassador Program on the SWA's Greenway Trail System
Contact Information
6751 N. Jog Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33412 Education@SWA.org
561-640-4000