Recycling

 

Recycling program planning and development for all campus facilities and special events.

 

Disposal of materials represents an increasing cost to the environment and the university. As a result, the university has adopted a goal of 40 percent waste reduction by 2010. Programs include All-In-One recycling and food and landscaping waste composting.

 

For information about recycling services, call 614-292-1528.

For containers and collection, contact Waste Collection.

 

 

Ohio State Recycles All-In-One

Working toward achievement of The Ohio State University’s goal of a 40 percent recycling rate by 2010, Facilities Operations and Development is launching the new All-In-One recycling program on the Columbus campus. The All-In-One recycling program is cost effective and makes recycling convenient for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The pilot program that began in 2006 introduced the concept of All-In-One recycling, eliminating the need to separate paper, plastic, aluminum, and glass. As a result, the university’s percentage of recycled materials increased from 17 percent to 25 percent.

Funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, new recycling containers, made of 100 percent recycled materials, have been strategically placed in classrooms, hallways, and other public areas around campus. Existing recycling containers also will accept all recyclables and will be collected on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout campus.

Sixty-five percent of university waste is recyclable, and eighty percent of the waste from desks is recyclable. To show support for the program, departments are encouraged to buy recycling containers for offices, break rooms, and other public areas. If you have any questions about recycling on campus or how to order containers for your department, please call 292-1528.