Waste Diversion

The university has several processes in place across departments that divert waste from the landfill, and strives to increase their capacity year after year.

• At UC Football games & UC Basketball games, the Office of Sustainability coordinates volunteer recycling efforts called Bearcat Recycling.
• The Office also works with a variety of campus & local stakeholders to reuse, recycle, donate, & properly dispose of items students wish to leave behind at the end of their lease through the annual Uptown Waste Diversion.
• Institutionally, Surplus Management serves the University in all matters relating to the proper recycling, reuse, and disposal of departmental assets (furniture, office supplies, equipment, lightbulbs, batteries... current employees can learn more on Bearcats Landing).
• Post and pre-consumer food waste are composted at On The Green (see Campus Initiatives -> Food for more info!).
• The Office of Environmental Health and Safety faciltates hazardous waste recycling and disposal.

For more information on how to recycle or otherwise properly dispose of the items listed below, please reach out to the associated contact person.