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Zero Waste, Recycling, and Composting

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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.
If your building’s occupants agree to become a Zero Waste building, we will work with you to accommodate adding new bins!!! We can meet with you to look at building interior spaces and provide an assessment. Request a free assessment at facilities@ucr.edu.
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.