Recycling at CSU – A Guide for BSW

Jeffrey MeltonEnvironmental Health & Safety Specialist

Training Agenda

• Why Recycle

• Recycling Basics

• Recycling Procedures– What we do already– Collection– Dropoff

• Questions?

How Recycling Benefits You

• Uses less landfill space• Keeps trash disposal costs down

• Uses less energy and materials• Reduces the cost of products & utilities• Recycling an aluminum can saves as much energy

as a can full of gasoline.

• Reduces pollution

Not Just A Good Idea

• State Mandate– Mandatory Waste Reduction Goals

• Can only be met via recycling• Report sent to the State in Spring 2015

– All other Illinois state universities have recycling programs

• UIC, UIUC, GSU, NIU, WIU, SIU, EIU, etc.• CSU formerly had a recycling program• This new program is designed to last

Basics of Recycling

• Single Stream Recycling Dumpsters– All recyclables go in the green dumpster– Trash goes in the other dumpster

• Use Clear or Blue Bags– No Black Bags!

• Change bags only when necessary

What can be recycled?

• Paper / CardboardBond Paper (White & Colored)

Computer Paper

Calculator Tape

Computer Paper

Envelopes

Junk Mail

Legal Pad Paper

Letterhead

Magazines

Newspaper

Cardboard

• ContainersAluminum Cans

Steel Cans

Plastic Soup Container

Bi-Metal Cans

Water/Soda/Juice Bottles

Detergent Bottles

Microwave Trays

Milk Jugs

Plastics #1-#5 and #7

What goes in the trash?

• When in doubt, throw it outFood or Beverage Waste

Candy & Chip Wrappers

Rubber Bands

Non-Paper Packing Material

Plastic strapping

Stickers/ Labels

Tissue Products

Plastic Grocery Bags

Styrofoam

Paper coffee cups & lids

Plastic # 6

Current Recycling

• Residence Hall Recycling– No changes, same green dumpsters

• Shredded Paper– Use clear plastic bags and green dumpsters

• Cardboard Boxes– Break down or crush the boxes to fit them into

the green dumpsters

• Keep up the good work!

New Safety Box Cutters

• Each BSW can get one box cutter– Voluntary– Auto-retracting– Uses special safety

blades – no points• Blade can be flipped

when it becomes dull• See your foreman for

new blades

New Recycling Plan - Deskside

• Not Your Responsibility– Voluntary program– Office workers will empty green bins into

hallway recycling containers

• Green bins for recycling only– Do not put black bags in these bins– Do not collect trash from green bins

New Recycling Plan – Hallways / Open Areas

• ClearStream Containers– Wire-frame & Plastic

• Different tops for bottles & cans or for paper

– Special clear bags• Instructions right on the bag

– Remove Plastic Top– Remove and tie up old bag– Loop new bag through the frame

& over corners, then pull tight– Replace Plastic Top

New Recycling Plan – Hallways / Open Areas

• Empty Only When Needed– Check Containers Daily

• Take out bags of paper when they are ½ – ¾ full

– Bags may be heavy

• Take out bags of bottles & cans when necessary

– Getting close to full– Liquid in bottom of the bag– Odors from the bag

– Use your judgment

New Recycling Plan – Green Carts

• Carts are available– Basement / 1st floor– Most buildings

• Use if needed– Not required– Only for recycling

New Recycling Plan - Dumpsters

• Two Dumpsters

• Green for Recycling– Bags of recyclables– Boxes– Shredded Paper

• Blue/Other colors for Normal Trash

Review

• Recycling is a State Mandate

• Collect recyclables from hallway containers– Also boxes and shredded paper– Paper, cardboard, bottles, and cans

• Use Clear Recycling Bags

• Bring Recyclables to the Green Dumpster

Questions?

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