Reducing, Reusing, Recycling Saves Money

The Waste Reduction and Recycling (WRR) office recycled 1860 tons of material during the 2009 – 2010 fiscal year with a revenue of $104,565 and an avoided landfill fee of $136,400.
Additionally, the University composted 1149 tons of material. Compost includes yard waste collected by Facilities Operations’ Grounds Department, campus greenhouse material, and animal bedding from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
575 tons of reusable materials were diverted by University Surplus, University Housing and the Waste Reduction and Recycling office, with revenue from those materials totaling $126,637 for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.