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Move-Out Recycling and Waste Management Information

If it's still good - don't throw it away. We'll give it to a good home. Last year roughly 50 tons of waste was generated during move out at Keene State College. Less than 5 tons was recycled. We can do better. Please help!

Boxes will be available beginning May 1st in all residence halls for the following:

  • Non-Perishable Food- donated to The Keene Community Kitchen
  • Clothing, paired shoes, bedding and linen - donated to the Salvation Army
  • Books and school supplies - donated to local and national charities
  • Personal care and toiletries, cleaning and other household supplies - donated to the Humane Society.
  • Household goods and appliances - donated to local charities
  • Computers, cell phones and other electronic equipment - refurbished and donated if possible. Or disposed of in an environmentally sound way. Computers have lead, cadmium, mercury, gold and other materials that need special disposal handling. Televisions and computer monitors have as much as 8 lbs. of lead in them.
  • Sporting goods - donated to local charities.

Orange fencing is put up outside near the dumpsters for large items such as:

  • Furniture - donated to local charities
  • Rugs - donated to local charities
  • Cement Blocks

Recycling Boxes Locations for Move Out Items

  • Randall Hall - front foyer
  • Monadnock Hall - front foyer
  • Fiske Hall - main lobby
  • Huntress Hall - main lobby
  • Holloway, OBC, Pondside I and III- recycling/trash rooms
  • Owl's Nest 1-9 - lounge/TV rooms
  • Carle Hall - at side entrances A/B and C/D and front lobby
  • 331 Main - basement recycling room
  • Proctor, Carroll Houses, 361 Main, Blake and Appleton Streets - lobby, entry or kitchen area.
  • Bushnell/Tisdale -- blue toters near outside trash and recycling areas
  • Pondside II - front lobby of each building

Dumpster changes and additions

  • Owls Nest 1,2,3 - please use the large dumpster outside of Carle Hall instead of the usual location
  • Carle Hall, Randall and Monadnock - please use the new large dumpsters
  • Holloway and Pondside I - additional dumpster(s) have been added outside the Main Entrance(s)

Please Note
Except for Computers, TV's, cell phones and other electronic equipment, throw it in the dumpster if it's junk. And if you have any questions, please call R.O.C.K.S. at 603-358-2567.



Updated: May 1, 2008

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