Environmental Steering Committee
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Recycling
Guidelines
What and how to recycle on campus:
Frequently asked recycling questions: Why should I recycle? Recycling reduces consumption of Earth's resources. Recycling also saves landfill space, limiting the number of landfills needed. How do I know my recycling gets recycled? Recycling is collected in clear bags, while trash is collected in dark bags. Clear and dark bags are transported together to a waste facility where they are sorted and handled appropriately. If your recylables are not going into clear bags, they are not being recycled. What if my recycling is being put in a dark trash bag? Fix it! Contact the Custodial Service Manager (x 1453 or RJKoch@ship.edu) to get this issue resolved. What if there is trash in the recycling bin? 50% of trash contamination is tolerated in each recycling container. Exceeding that amount results in the recyclables being thrown away. What if there is not a recycling bin right next to the trash can? SU makes every effort to co-locate trash and recycling bins. However, if you don't see a recycling bin right next to a trash can, walk the extra few steps to a nearby recycling container. What if SU doesn't recycle something that I want recycled? Look on-line and find our where you can take your item to be recycled. There are several recycling facilities surrounding SU, including Big Spring Recycling Depot and the New Hope Recycling Center. See http://shipcoalition.org for more details. Where can I go to find more information? Questions about recycling on campus should be directed to the Custodial Services Manager, Physical Plant, 477-1453, or RJKoch@ship.edu. How can I spread the word? Direct your friends, colleagues and students to this website. You can also download and print a flyer that contains all of this information. |
