Did you know that over 70% of the materials in most office waste streams is recyclable?
In an effort to reduce stress on our natural resources and to reduce the amount of recyclables going to our landfills, the UC Davis R4 Recycling Program is initiating an innovative recycling system at UC Davis. Throughout the year we will be switching your bins to make you a better recycler and a helper in reducing waste.
Here's what will happen...
- The new minibin will hook onto to a larger mixed paper bin.
- Along with your minibin, you will receive an informative presentation about recycling on campus and a UC Davis Recycling Guide that you can post at your desk so you can easily refer to it when needed.
- The Custodial Staff will empty both your mixed paper and trash. Therefore, there will not be anything additional required of you except to use the bins properly. If you have large, non-recyclable items to throw away, you can use the large trash receptacles in the lobby.
In 2007, the California Integrated Waste Management Board studied the benefits of a minibin program.
Tips for using your minibin: Switch to reusable items to reduce the amount of trash you normally throw away. For instance, you can use a ceramic mug for coffee instead of using non-recyclable paper cups or Styrofoam cups. You can also bring Tupperware from home to put food in from the Coffee House instead of using their non-recyclable containers.
Please click here to see the poster that is used as a part of our presentation.
Please contact Lin King at ltking@ucdavis.edu or by phone at 530-752-6970.
Buildings with the Minibin
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