UC Davis Zero Waste Program

📦 We’re moving! The UC Davis Zero Waste Program can now be found at UC Davis Sustainability, where we’ll be posting our zero waste content. See you there! 👋

It's finals week and students are going to start traveling back home soon. For those of you who live on campus, here is a quick guide on how to recycle your hazardous waste before leaving for the holidays.

For more information, click the link below:
https://sustainability.ucdavis.edu/how/recycle-a-z

Did you know? Recycled paper can be made into writing paper, coffee filters, money, animal bedding and more!

For information on what can be placed in the paper recycling bin, check out our recycling guide online: https://sustainability.ucdavis.edu/how/recycle-a-z

Unfortunately, not everything is compostable or recyclable. These items should be put into the landfill bins. Click on the link below and scroll through the list to review items that should be put in campus landfill bins.
https://sustainability.ucdavis.edu/how/recycle-a-z

Wondering how UC Davis is working to reach its Zero Waste goal and meet upcoming state requirements? Learn more by clicking the link below.
https://facilities.ucdavis.edu/custodial-services/centralized-waste-removal

Hint: The picture

If you find yourself on campus with an empty metal, glass, or plastic (labeled #1-6) container, you can easily recycle them in our container bin.

To find out more information about recycling specific containers, please click the link below.
https://sustainability.ucdavis.edu/how/recycle-a-z

Did you know that up to 60% of our campus landfill stream could be composted?

For more information about what can be composted, click on the link below.
https://sustainability.ucdavis.edu/how/reduce-waste

Happy first day of classes! Have you noticed that campus waste bins look a little different? UC Davis Sustainability has been working with Facilities to install new bins that include compost. Check out the old vs. new look below, and find out more about this ongoing effort here: https://facilities.ucdavis.edu/custodial-services/centralized-waste-removal

Happy Thursday...Here's a fun recycling tip!

♻ Learn how plastic is recycled!

♻️Did you know that only 9% of plastic is actually recycled? When the plastic is recycled, this is how it happens. Reduce and reuse first, then recycle.