Washington State University
BUSINESS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

SERVICES
80.80
Revised 12-07
Facilities Operations Waste Management
335-4530

Recycling

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OVERVIEW

Washington State University encourages recycling of waste materials at all campuses in order to conserve energy, recover resources, protect the environment, save on disposal costs, and generate revenue.

WSU seeks to provide an exemplary teaching, research, and outreach environment that fosters the conservation of natural resources, supports and enhances social responsibility, addresses community and economic development, and follows environmental, social, and economic practices. (EPM EP24)

State law requires state agencies to set an example by implementing aggressive waste reduction and recycling programs at agency workplaces and by purchasing products that are made from recycled materials and are recyclable. (RCW 70.95.010)

WSU Pullman Campus

At the WSU Pullman campus, Facilities Operations Waste Management provides recycling services in addition to other waste management services.

All buildings at the WSU Pullman campus are equipped with efficient and effective recycling options to divert waste.

Waste Management also offers special event recycling options. For more information, see the Waste Management website at:

http://recycle.wsu.edu/

Select Zero Waste Events.

Waste Management is responsible for collection and marketing of all collected commodities on the WSU Pullman campus. For assistance or information regarding recycling services, special events, and programs, contact Waste Management; telephone 335-4530.

Non-Pullman Locations

Non-Pullman WSU locations rely on municipal or commercial centers for recycling services.

WSU Spokane

For information regarding recycling at the WSU Spokane campus, select the Recycling link on the Facilities website at:

http://www.spokane.wsu.edu/campusresources/Facilities/

WSU Tri-Cities

For information concerning recycling at the WSU Tri-Cities campus, see the Campus Solid Waste and Recycling website at:

http://www.tricity.wsu.edu/recycling/

WSU Vancouver

For information regarding recycling at the WSU Vancouver (WSUV) campus, contact WSUV Facilities Operations; telephone 360-546-9000.

Other Non-Pullman Locations

For information regarding recycling at other non-Pullman locations, contact the department's building manager.

PROCEDURES (WSU PULLMAN)

Nonresidential Building Recycling

In each nonresidential building at the WSU Pullman campus, Waste Management collects the following items in recycling bins:

Confidential Material

Any material containing confidential information must be shredded. See 90.01, 90.05, 90.06, and 90.07 regarding identification and disposition of confidential materials.

Waste Management provides locked bins upon request to gather confidential materials for pickup and shredding. Contact Waste Management for more information.

Large Quantities

Contact Waste Management prior to recycling large quantities of office materials. See also 90.01.

University Residence Hall

In each residence hall at the WSU Pullman campus, Waste Management collects aluminum, tin, glass, newspaper, and cardboard in recycling bins.

University Apartment Building

In each University apartment building at the WSU Pullman campus, Waste Management collects aluminum, tin, glass, newspaper, and cardboard in drop boxes located at central locations.

Nonrecyclable Trash

Place nonrecyclable items in trash containers. Nonrecyclable items include:

Public Recycling Station

Located on Dairy Road, Waste Management's Public Recycling Station is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The Public Recycling Station accepts items listed below: