Sustainability @ the
University of Rochester

Go Green & Recycle!

A Collection of Go Green Articles on Recycling

See the most recent Go Green article

RecycleMania 2012: From Good to Better

It’s time to take a moment to celebrate the University of Rochester‘s fine performance in RecycleMania 2012.

Chipping Towards a Sustainable Future

The good news is that technology like the Grounds wood chipper, which finely shreds brush into chips, can drastically cut down on waste.

Recognizing a Green Star at URMC

Joan Shikowitz is a perfect example of how one person can make a difference.

Composting: The Future of Food Waste

The University currently composts about 2.2 tons of food waste per week with a total of nearly 27 tons collected from August through December.  This system prevents all of this waste from going to a landfill!

From Yellowjackets to Recyclemaniacs

Fierce competition, distinguished rankings… and recycling? That is exactly what Recyclemania is all about!

Outdoor Recycling Comes to the University of Rochester Medical Center

What better way to celebrate the coming of 2012 but with a new sustainable addition to the Medical Center?

Sustainability that Computes: Fourth Annual E-Cycle Day a Success!

It’s not typical to see 31,482 pounds of TV’s, computers, printers, microwaves, and electric burger makers parked right across from you.

Reduce, Reuse, E-Cycle! Time Again for the Annual Electronics Recycling Event

What happens when you want to recycle something like a computer, a cell phone, or a TV? On Friday, October 28th, the University will be accepting used, broken, and unwanted household electronics to be recycled.

Rochester's First Shredding Event a Success

In this pilot event, staff and faculty from any and every department made an appearance, breathing a sigh of relief as their personal information was kept safe from modern-day dangers.

Third Annual Move-out Cleanout a Success

The Move-out Cleanout, in conjunction with Dump & Run, reduces the massive amounts of unnecessary waste typical during student move-out each year. Read this year's impressive numbers. 

Protect Your Identity and the Environment at the Personal Documents Roundup on July 15th

During this event, all University staff and faculty are invited to bring in their personal documents from home to be disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. Find out when and where.

Positive Numbers: The Skinny on Monroe County’s June 1st Recycling Expansion

Starting June 1, Monroe County expands its recycling criteria for both plastics and metals.

Recyclemania: Recycle Right into Spring!

Aside from the inevitable onset of spring, we have even more to be excited about, and that is the halfway point of Recyclemania! 

University’s Recycling Rate Reaches a Record High

The total recycling percent has steadily been growing since 2006 when it was only 12.7%. Read how we're doing now!

RecycleMania: Let’s Get Ready to Recycle!

It’s that time of year again…no, not Spring Break. It’s time for RecycleMania!

Waste Minimization Steering Commitee

Committee meetings are open to members of the University community, and active participants are welcome to attend.

3rd Annual E-waste Recycling Event a Success!

Our turnout was so popular the Sunnking truck was filled five separate times. Read more about this tremendously productive event.

Stop, Drop, and Recycle Medical Supplies

Thanks to a partnership between the University of Rochester Medical Center and the local non-profit InterVol, unused medical supplies can be redistributed to countries and people who need them.

Rechargeable Batteries for a Brighter World

While rechargeable batteries require more of an initial investment, for most uses they will pay for themselves in a short amount of time. We can even recycle them! Increase your rechargeable batteries IQ.

Inkjet Cartridge Recycling? Where!?

Did you know you can drop off used cartridges - by mail?

E-Waste Recycling Event

Sunnking will provide free environmentally responsible disposal and recycling at this annual disposal event.

Outdoor Recycling Begins!

University Facilities & Services is trying a few different outdoor recycling models across campus. Check 'em out for yourself. 

Giving New Life to a Plastic Bottle

Ever wonder how those plastic bottles you faithfully recycle get processed? Wonder no more!

New Recycling Containers Arrive

Watch for the arrival of a new recycling bin near you.

Moved Out, Cleaned Out

“Move out Cleanout,” expanded for 2010 was even more successful than expected. Read the numbers here.

RecycleMania 2010 Results Posted

The results of RecycleMania are in, and the University of Rochester made a strong showing this year!

Ink Cartridge Recycling

Next time you go to change the ink or toner cartridge on your personal or office printer, don’t just throw away the empty one. 

RecycleMania Update

So far, the University of Rochester is scoring well, but we need everyone on board for a final push to victory!

Recyclemania!

Support our students, support our University, and support our environment: participate in Recyclemania 2010!

Microform Recycling

Some microforms may have sensitive or confidential information on them, and cannot simply be thrown away. Find out how to get them recycled securely.

E-Recycling Report

This year’s annual Electronics Collection intake more than doubled last year’s total. Find out more. 

Recycling in Flaum Atrium

A team of dedicated staff, led by Recycling Coordinator Amy Kadrie, has worked for months to make sure that the highest quality containers were put in the most convenient and safest spots possible in Flaum Atrium. Find them and use them! 

Electronics Collection Day

Do you have old computers, laptops, telephones or other electronic equipment sitting around your basement, garage, or dorm room? Students and employees can bring anything—from old laptops to children’s old remote control cars—to Electronics Collection Day on October 30. Read more about disposing of old devices safely and at no cost to you.

Surplus Property Program

Where can an individual or department get furniture for less? No, it's not your local big-box store, it's the University's Surplus Property Program! Read on for the history and to see when and where you can buy plus details about an upcoming sale.

FIRST END OF YEAR CLEANOUT A SUCCESS
As students head home or graduate, they abandon thousands of pounds of lightly used and new dorm room filler. Things were a bit different at the University this year. Thousands of pounds of unwanted items were donated to area charities or recycled as a result of the first annual End of Year Cleanout.    READ MORE...