The college is committed to reduce the rate at which it contributes to the depletion and degradation of natural resources, increase its use of renewable resources, and incorporate concepts of sustainability in the academic and daily affairs of the College.

522.001 SUSTAINABILITY AND RECYCLING

The college is committed to reduce the rate at which it contributes to the depletion and degradation of natural resources, increase its use of renewable resources, and incorporate concepts of sustainability in the academic and daily affairs of the College.

Revised Policy and Procedure Approved by Executive Cabinet
June 15, 2010

522.003 DESK-SIDE WASTE CONTAINERS

Two waste containers have been placed at employee workstations. The gray container is for recyclable paper products. The smaller, blue “saddle” container is for dry, non-recyclable items. Plastic-lined
containers are centrally located in departments for wet trash, such as food and drink.

522.005 MIXED PAPER RECYCLING PROGRAM

Mixed paper waste generated by College employees may be recycled in the gray portion of the desk-side waste containers. Mixed paper waste can also be placed in labeled recycling bins located in central areas in buildings. A list of acceptable/non-acceptable recyclable paper products can be obtained from the associate director of environmental health and safety.

Revised Policy and Procedure Approved by Executive Cabinet
June 15, 2010

522.010 CORRUGATED CARDBOARD RECYCLING

Corrugated cardboard must be recycled separately. To recycle corrugated cardboard, break the box seals and lay the box flat. Avoid “crushing” the box. Place flattened box(es) in pre-arranged departmental Custodial Services pick-up points or contact Facilities Services for pick-up.

Revised Policy and Procedure Approved by Executive Cabinet
June 15, 2010

522.015 MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPER AND LIGHTWEIGHT CARDBOARD

Magazines, newspaper and lightweight cardboard may be recycled in the gray portion of the desk-side waste containers. No bundling of materials is necessary.

522.020 ALUMINUM CAN RECYCLING

Aluminum cans may be placed in aluminum can recycling receptacles provided throughout the campus.  Receptacles can be found next to vending machines.

522.025 PLASTIC, STYROFOAM AND GLASS RECYCLING

Individual efforts are the only recycling avenues for these materials on campus.

522.030 OTHER COLLEGE RECYCLING PROGRAMS

Other College recycling programs include scrap metal and wood, spent tires, oil, lead-acid batteries, oil filters, antifreeze, automotive parts cleaner, mixed fuels, computer printer cartridges, lead foil, photography fixer and film, and lithographic plates. Contact the associate director of environmental health and safety for more information.

Revised Policy and Procedure Approved by Executive Cabinet
June 15, 2010

522.035 PURCHASE OF RECYCLED PRODUCTS

Employees are encouraged to purchase recycled and/or recycled-content products whenever feasible.  Purchasing Services maintains information on the availability of these products.

522.040 USED FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

Facilities Services maintains a storage area for used furniture and office equipment. To request furnishings contact the custodial manager.

Revised Policy and Procedure Approved by Executive Cabinet
June 15, 2010