Most waste generated on campus is recyclable. We have access to single-stream recycling, meaning paper, glass, aluminum, cardboard, and plastics #1-#7 can all be placed in any recycling container on campus. However, WasteManagement, the international company contracted by the college to remove non-hazardous waste from campus, estimate that we are diverting only 30% of our waste. The majority of that diversion can be seen in the months of February and May 2013 when the cardboard compactor behind Facilities was emptied.
Next time you need to throw something away, consider whether it is recyclable and if it is, put it in a recycling container. Can we divert 70% of our waste?
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