Waste Transfer Station

DISPOSING OF RECYCLABLES

There are more than a thousand recycling bins on campus in offices, hallways, dorms, and on the grounds in which to place paper, plastic, and aluminum cans. There is also a dedicated newspaper and cardboard drop-off location at the southeast corner of Oak Street and Kirby Avenue.

PROCESSING RECYCLABLE MATERIALS

The Waste Transfer Station (WTS) operates daily recycling routes in addition to its regular trash routes. The recyclables collected from campus are deposited in storage bins. As recyclable material arrives at the WTS it is manually sorted. The trash is compacted and shipped to the landfill at a cost to the university. Recyclables are compressed into large bales and sold to a recycling mill.

RECYCLING AND REUSING IN CONSTRUCTION

In addition to paper, plastic, and aluminum, F&S recycles an average of 50% of construction demolition waste. This benefits the environment and adds points toward LEED® certification of our buildings.

RECYCLING RESULTS

• Conserve limited resources
• Reduce need for new landfills
• Save energy
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Reduce emissions of air and water pollutants

RECYCLING TIPS

• Note where the recycling bins are in your area and use them whenever possible
• Remove the lids and rings from plastic bottles
• Perform your own waste audit to identify ways to reduce the amount of waste generated
• Buy items made from recycled, sustainable products