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Zero Waste, Recycling, and Composting

Zero Waste Bins 24

What we do

  • Our goal is to divert 90% of municipal solid waste from the landfill through our Zero Waste programs.
  • Currently divert more than half the municipal waste previously sent to landfill.
  • Service the entirety of campus including apartments, residence halls, and dining facilities.
  • Manage waste, recycling, and composting removal from site containers and building dumpsters.
  • Manage waste transportation to the campus transfer station or vendor site for processing. 
  • Oversee an average of 3,300 tons of waste per year.
  • Promote recycling and composting through campus partnerships.
  • Administer 350+ dumpsters on campus, including recycling and compost.
  • Maintain 7 compactors on campus.

About our team


 

Be a Zero Waste Building — Zero Waste Program

  • One Zero Waste station can greatly minimize the number of bins to empty throughout a building. Occupants can use these stations to discard food, recyclables, and waste items effectively. This allows our custodial staff to focus on other cleaning tasks.
  • Ask us about ordering centralized Zero Waste stations for your building. We can meet with you to look at building interior spaces and provide an assessment. Purchasing a Zero Waste station will include container and labor costs. Request an assessment at facilities@ucr.edu.
  • See our Zero Waste program flyer for more information:
zero waste program flyer

 

Infographic showing a large number of trash and recycle bins equating to three Zero Waste bins

 

 

See some of our work

For a more efficient service request

  • Provide the precise location, using landmarks when possible.
  • Provide photos/videos and as much detail as possible about the issue in the description. More details help us resolve the issue much faster. Attachments can be added to a service request online following submission.
  • Let us know the composition of the materials, such as cardboard boxes or paper.
  • For hazardous waste material, please contact EH&S at extension 2-5528.

Recycling and refuse services

See the recycling/refuse services covered under our Guide to Services.