2023 Program Goals
- Improve quality of recovered recyclable wastes to reduce contamination rates for downstream recyclers.
- Achieve a 70% waste diversion rate (% of waste recovered for recycling, reuse, and composting).
- Place in the top 10 schools in the Recyclemania competition.
- Increase campus awareness of available recycling opportunities through creative events and promotions.
- Extend environmental education outreach to local schools and the community.
Previous Years Achievements
Recyclable, Reusable and Compostable Materials Diverted From Landfill:
- 2022: 692 tons (75% recycling rate)
- 2021: 730 tons
- 2020: 316 tons (anomaly due to pandemic)
- 2019: 843 tons
- 2018: 882 tons
- 2017: 894 tons
- 2016: 819 tons
- 2015: 787 tons
- 2014: 783 tons
- 2013: 803 tons
- 2012: 751 tons
- 2011: 732 tons
- 2010: 699 tons
- 2009: 675 tons
- 2008: 600 tons
- 2007: 565 tons
- 2006: 505 tons
- 2005: 414 tons
- 2004: 377 tons