Waste & Recycling
Recycling and minimizing waste
RecycleMania is an eight week competition for colleges and universities. Colleges and universities report the amount of recycling and trash collected each week and are in turn ranked in various categories. National recognition is provided to the winning school in each category on the RecycleMania website and in a national press release.
Competition Categories
- Gorilla - the highest gross tonnage of combined paper, cardboard and bottle and cans regardless of campus population
- Grand Champion - combines trash and each of the core recyclable materials to determine a school’s recycling rate as a percentage of its overall waste generation
- Per Capita Classic – largest combined amount of paper, cardboard and bottles and cans on a per person basis
- Targeted Material – the largest amount of the targeted material on a per capita basis
- Bottle & Cans
- Corrugated Cardboard
- Food Service Organics
- Paper
- Waste Minimization - the least amount of both recyclables and trash on a per person basis
Don't let used batteries go to waste! Our Battery Recycling Program makes it easy to safely dispose of old batteries, preventing toxic materials from entering the environment and conserving valuable resources. Here’s how you can participate:
- Why Recycle? Batteries contain metals and chemicals that can harm the environment if not disposed of properly. Recycling helps reduce pollution and conserve resources like lithium, nickel, and cobalt.
- What We Accept: You can bring in all types of household batteries, including AA, AAA, 9V, C, D, and rechargeable batteries (like those from electronics or power tools).
- Where to Drop Off: Find convenient drop-off bins at the Office of Facilities Management and Plant Operations or enter a workorder to schedule a pick up.
- Get Involved! Join us in making a positive impact on our community and environment. By participating in battery recycling, you’re helping create a greener future!
Together, let's power the planet sustainably!
