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What
is the
Wal-Mart Kids Recycling Challenge?
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| Who
can join
the Kids Recycling Challenge? At this time, the Kids Recycling Challenge is open to K-6 elementary schools in the following states:
Intermediate, middle, and high schools are not eligible at this time. Enrollment closes August 1, 2008 |
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When will the Kids Recycling Challenge reach my area?We are rolling out the Kids Recycling Challenge as quickly as we can. If you would like to be notified when the Kids Recycling Challenge reaches your area, join our mailing list, and we will keep you updated on our expansion plans. |
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| How
do I
enroll my school? Enrollment for the 2008 Kids Recycling Challenge closed August 1. If you would like to join the mailing list please click here. |
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| Does
the program have to be a schoolwide event? Can just one class
participate? We run the Kids Recycling Challenge on a school-wide basis - we can only have one contact per school. Schools are free to divide the contest and rewards among classes in any way they wish, though, but it is up to the schools to track each class' results. |
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How are things going so far?The Kids Recycling Challenge has been an overwhelming success. Since its inception in December 2004, nearly 2,800 schools have participated, and have already recycled more than 1,400 tons of plastic bags, earning more than $1.2 million from Wal-Mart! |
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Is my school enrolled in the program?On September 1, you will receive an email with your enrollment status and program instructions. |
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I did not receive my kit. What should I do?Call the Wal-Mart Foundation Hotline at (800) 530-9925. |
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What are the dates for the Kids Recycling Challenge?The Kids Recycling Challenge runs from October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008. Checks for the program will be mailed to participating schools June 2008.A complete list of important dates can be found on the home page. |
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My store did not know what to do with my bags, what should I do?Call the Wal-Mart Foundation Hotline at (800) 530-9925. |
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You
may bring your bags to any participating Wal-Mart Store. Dropoff locations vary from store to store, so contact the Store Manager to find out what part of the store to bring your bags to.
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No.
You can bring them to any store on the list. The stores on list are the only
ones able to
accommodate bags. However, we recommend using the same store to ensure
that our
associates are able to answer your questions and better support your
school.
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| Do we
mail my drop-off receipts every month? No, schools are responsible for holding on to the Receipt page until March 31, 2008. On March 31, 2008 fax ORIGINAL receipts to (479) 273-6850 and return the CARBON COPY to your local Wal-Mart Store to be entered as a grant. |
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How will we know that our account has been credited for the bags we bring in?Turn
your receipt in to your local Wal-Mart Store March 31, 2008. Be sure to keep
a copy of your receipts for your records. Work closely with
your local Wal-Mart Store to
ensure your receipt is
entered as a grant. Your receipt needs to be entered by April 7, 2008.
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How can we order more supplies?Fill
out the supply order
form.
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Who are we competing against?Participating
schools are grouped into geographic regions. You are competing
only against other schools in your region for the cash grants and
assembly. The level of competition in each region is
determined by the number of participating schools.
The states of |
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How are the regions defined?Several
factors have been used to determine the regions, including geography,
the number of eligible schools, and the number and location of Wal-Mart
stores in the region. In general, each state is one region.
Due to its size and number of schools, California has been split into multiple regions:
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Is the Kids Recycling Challenge limited to Wal-Mart bags only?No, we accept plastic bags from all
grocers and
retailers. You can
recycle plastic
shopping and grocery bags of any color and type except black (black
printing on
the bags is ok-black bags are not).
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You
can recycle plastic
shopping and grocery bags of any color and type except black
(black printing on the bags is ok - black bags are not).
Be sure to remove everything from the plastic bags prior to recycling – including register receipts. We can also accomodate newspaper bags and drycleaning bags, as long as they are clean, dry and empty. Please note that we cannot take produce bags or any bags that have been in direct contact with food because fruits, veggies and other foods tend to contaminate the bags and jam the recycling machines. |
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| How
tightly should we pack our collection bags? Bags are ready to be turned in when the recycling bin is full enough to tie the 60-gallon bag at the very top. At no time should any location weigh the bags before they will be accepted. Please note that Wal-Mart associates reserve the right to refuse any collection bags that they do not consider to be full. |
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| My
school's check is wrong. What should I do? Call the Wal-Mart Foundation Hotline at (800) 530-9925. |
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| My
school did not receive our check. What should I do?
Check first with your school to make sure they did not deposit a check from Wal-Mart. If not, call the Wal-Mart Foundation Hotline at (800) 530-9925. |
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| When
will I receive my school's check? Checks will be mailed in June 2008. |
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| If
your question is not answered here, call the Wal-Mart
Foundation Hotline at
(800) 530-9925.
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