Education resources | Metro School programs Engage K-12 students with activities and discussions that encourage critical thinking and develop skills to reduce waste. Elementary school resources Middle and high school resources Community education Engage kindergarten through fifth graders in activities and discussions that encourage critical thinking about how choices impact our lives, resources and communities. Workshops and events Learning gardens Waste reduction online education Toxics reduction online education Meet the educators Metro’s passionate team of waste prevention experts engage with the community on a range of topics related to waste reduction, recycling, and reducing exposure to dangerous chemicals in our homes, gardens and public spaces. Meet the WPES education team Garbage and recycling internships Metro’s garbage and recycling internships are paid opportunities that provide youth ages 17-20 with a supportive and professional learning community to explore careers in garbage and recycling. Questions? Metro is available to answer your questions by phone and email. You can also search our database for donation, recycling and safe disposal information. Ask an expert