Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling
Universities generate large amounts of solid waste which is disposed of in costly and environmentally irresponsible ways. By implementing comprehensive recycling and waste reduction programs, universities can minimize their waste stream.
Universities use different types of trash cans for the proper disposal of various forms of waste.
- Establish a waste reduction ethic in all areas by carrying out waste stream analyses that determine recycling potential
- Implement a recycling program that starts with paper and cardboard and expands to metal, plastic, and glass
- Recognize how well the recycling program performs and focus on areas that need improvement
- Isolate and recycle tires, batteries, oil, electronics, and scrap metal
- Compost organic waste
- Isolate and recycle hazardous waste-containing products, such as fluorescent lamps and ballasts, anti-freeze, solvents, batteries, computer monitors, and TVs
- Seek to recycle at least 50% of campus waste stream
- Provide convenient recycle and waste stations, and aslo special days in which they can be collected
