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Landfill Tour
This is the most important activity at the landfill and it is highly recommended that every visiting group go
on the hour and a half tour. This tour makes the biggest impression on students because they learn in great detail what
happens to the 250 tons of Blount County Garbage per day that is disposed of in the landfill. We cover the "Three R's-
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle" on the tour and show real life examples of each. Most importantly, the tour demonstrates
the need for waste reduction because students see the garbage filling up the landfill cell and all the many trucks dumping
waste one after another.
No-Waste Lunch
All groups that stay a whole day and eat a picnic lunch at the landfill are encouraged to pack no-waste lunches.
There is a link that addresses no-waste lunches specifically.
Fred the Fish
Fred the Fish is an activity that demonstrates how our community can prevent ground water pollution. Through
a simulation activity, children will apply cause and effect relationships to water pollution in a stream. They will also recognize
varied uses of water and the importance of clean water in our daily lives.
Compost Dissection
This is a favorite activity of all ages. Students discover the hidden life of a compost pile. Older students
learn about the food chain and how through it, food scraps and other compost materials are broken down into soil. Above
all, students get their fingers dirty and examine insects up close.
Recycling Relay
The Recycling Relay helps the kids use what they have learned throughout the day. The love to race each other while
learning how to sort contents into trash, compost or recycling.
Great Trash Pick-up
This activity is how we like to end the day. Students race to see how quickly they can pickup a circle full of litter.
This activity demonstrates that picking up litter can be fun, if you have someone to help
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