Campus Race to Zero Waste

Campus Race to Zero Waste is a friendly competition where colleges and universities around the country compete to reduce their waste production over an 8 week period. The competition starts January 29th and ends March 25th. 

Our waste and diversion rates are tracked and recorded each week.

What can be recycled?

Metals: rinsed and dry aluminum cans or jars, bronze, tin, copper, and steel

Mixed paper: any white and mixed office paper including magazines, printer paper, notebook paper, and construction paper

Cardboard: make sure it’s clean and not contaminated with food or grease; break down the cardboard so it’s flat

Plastics: #1-7, ensure the plastics are rinsed and clean before you place them in the bin

Glass: all colored and clear glass, ensure the glass is rinsed and clean before you place them in the bin

Electronics: batteries and other e-waste; these materials can’t go in the usual bins: fill out a work order for e-waste recycling pick up or go to the basement of the library where the e-waste wooden bin is located

Come back to this page at the end of each week to see how we’re doing!