Zero Waste, Recycling, and Composting
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
- Our team consists of 3 principle automotive equipment operators, 3 laborers, and 1 supervisor.
- We are participants of the UC Zero Waste program initiative.
- We are partners with UCR’s Office of Sustainability, EH&S, and Dining Services.
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:
