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Solid Waste
Where are we now?
- Active recycling program diverting 36% of KSC's waste from the landfill
- Full-time recycling coordinator
- In house management of most waste and recycling generated on campus
- New packer truck and dumpsters in 2009
- Limited illegal waste disposal through better signage
- Universal Waste management (batteries, ballasts, lamps)
- Recycling collection with student workers
- Blue bags for recycling in all residence hall rooms
- Toner, ink jet, battery and electronics recycling
- Pre-plate composting form Dining Commons and Student Center
- C&D waste recycling
- Extensive furniture and mattress recycling
- Re-Use Room for office supplies
- Active surplus program
- Centralized recycling for all academic and support buildings
- Computer and Electronic equipment recycling program
Where do we want to be?
- Increase diversion rate to 50% by 2020
- Resume composting post-plate waste
- Continued efforts to reduce waste produced on campus
- Expand centralized recycing for all academic buildings
- Improve Construction and Demolition recycling on all projects
- New employee education about recycling and sustainability work on campus
How do we get there?
- Continued education of students, faculty and staff
- Work with Human Resources to develop training materials
- Continued work with local haulers and residents to improve access to food waste composting
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The Green Guide
