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What:	Troop 680 Boy Scouts monthly collection of recycled items including newspapers, aluminum cans, plastic containers (i.e. milk jugs, water bottles, etc.), glass bottles.
When:	The second Saturday of every month. From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Shifts are a minimum of 2 hours. A schedule is made in advance with assignments for both Scouts and Parents duties. If an Adult is unable to attend, it is the Adult’s responsibility to find a replacement for his scheduled time.
Where:	The parking lot across the street from Painted Rock Elementary School - 16711 Martincoit, Poway.
Why:	Troop 680’s only fundraiser! Means for Scouts to earn funds for Scout camp and Scout related items.
Who:	All Scouts and Parents.
How:	Scouts earn funds for the newspapers and cans they bring to the drive.
	Route Collection There are a number of existing routes in the Poway/Rancho Bernardo Area that previous Scouts have developed. Residents place their Recyclables on the curb for the Scouts assigned to that route to pick-up and bring to the collection site - the parking lot across the street from Painted Rock Elementary School. Scouts who have routes have the responsibility of finding a replacement to pick up their route if they are unable to fulfill their assignment. Click on the links below to view a sample flyer: Sample Newspaper Flyer in PDF Format Sample Newspaper Flyer in Word Format If you would like to develop a new route within the boundaries of Troop 680’s established collection area, please contact the Newspaper Collection Committee Chairman: newspapers@troop680.org
	Bin Duty The Paper Company delivers large bins to house the newspapers. Scouts assigned to Bin Duty are responsible for unloading the papers from the vehicles and stacking them neatly into the bins. They are responsible for keeping the area free of debris. A Scout earns money towards his Troop 680 Account working Bin Duty in two ways: A dollar amount is given per bag. A number of bags is allocated for the number of hours the Scout works the Bin Duty. Bags of newspapers the Scout brings on his own to the collection site are given a dollar amount per bag. That amount is credited directly into the Scout’s Troop 680 account. Click here for the Bin Duty Supervisor Roster
	Recycling Scouts assigned to Bin Duty are responsible for separating the recyclables into three categories: 1. Aluminum Cans 2. Plastic Containers 3. Colored & Clear Glass Because the monies earned from plastic and glass are considerably less than the monies earned from newspapers and aluminum cans, all funds received for the plastic and glass go into the Troop 680 account. We do however encourage Scouts to bring in these items. At the end of the day, these recyclables are taken to a recycle center and redeemed for cash and deposited into the troop account. Again, the Scouts are responsible for keeping their area free of debris.
	Sweeps Closer to the end of the day, designated Parents “sweep” the routes to make certain that all items have been collected and to collect those items that may have been placed curbside later in the day (after the scout has collected in the area). They will drive through several routes and any items found will then be brought back to the bins. Click here to view the Sweep map (JPG format) Click here to view the Sweep map (PDF format)
	Bin Supervisors Bin Supervisors are the Parent/Adult volunteers. In accordance with BSA rules, there must be a minimum of two adults present at all times. Bin Supervisors are assigned a two hour period and are responsible for supervising the Scouts in unloading the vehicles and sorting the recyclables. If a parent is assigned a particular date and time for bin supervision, and they are unable to fulfill this obligation, it is the *parents’ responsibility* to find a replacement. You must also notify the Newspaper Collection Committee Chairman of the change/substitution - see below.
	Contacts If you have any questions or suggestions concerning the newspaper monthly fundraiser please contact the Newspaper Collection Committee Chairman: newspapers@troop680.org Troop 680 thanks you for your help and support!