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Clarion
University
Recycling Program
Clarion
University
has a successful recycling program
that is in operation throughout the campus.
Over the last two years the University has recycled over 600 tons of
paper, cardboard, plastic, and aluminum cans.
Additionally the University recycles the following list of items:
grease
anti-freeze
automobile
and truck batteries
scrap
metals
fluorescent
light bulbs
Freon
(refrigerant)
paints
computer
monitors
computer
printers
computer
keyboards
computer
CPU’s
used
furniture and equipment
Clarion
University
invites and encourages the entire
campus community to participate in our recycling program.
Faculty, staff and students are all an integral part of our program.
The custodial staff assists in the day-to-day collection of the
recycling materials. They are responsible for emptying the recycling
containers in every building on campus and placing the bagged glass,
plastic, food cans, and aluminum material in a holding cart for commingled
recyclables or a dumpster for paper and cardboard. These
containers are located outside and are emptied by our refuse vendor and
taken to their recycling center.
Why
Recycle?
Our
continued efforts make it possible for the following examples:
Every
ton of paper we recycle:
-
Saves approximately 17 trees
- Saves enough energy to power a home for 6 months
- Keeps almost 60 pounds of effluent out of the air
- Saves 7,000 gallons of water
- Avoids 3 cubic yards of landfill
Where
can I recycle?
Each
academic building and residence hall on campus has trash cans placed in the
hallways for paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, and aluminum cans.
These receptacles are clearly marked to identify which items should
go in which container. Outside
near most of our buildings are two different types of receptacles for
recycling, which are available for use seven days a week.
Large brown dumpsters are provided for paper and cardboard and
smaller brown carts are provided for plastic, glass and cans. Both
types of receptacles have stenciled in white what may be deposited in them. During
the last year we entered into a contract with our refuse vendor that now
allows us to co-mingle our recyclables which makes it easier and lessens
contamination. However we
must still separate the paper and cardboard from the glass, plastic, and
cans. Please be sure to use the
appropriate receptacle.
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*A NOTE ABOUT CONTAMINATION**
Contamination
continues to be a serious problem with our recyclable materials! If food
waste and other non-recyclable materials are placed in the recycle
containers, the custodians must empty it as garbage. This reduces the amount
of material we can recycle and defeats the purpose of the program.
Every recycle container has a material identification label. Please
be mindful and do not throw garbage in the
recycling containers.
Office/Academic
Office Building Recycling
The Office and Academic Building
Recycling Program is provided for all academic buildings on the
Clarion
University
campus.
The University has placed
containers on each of the floors in these areas. The materials collected
are: glass, plastic, aluminum cans
in one container and mixed
office paper in another container.
Both containers have glossy stickers to identify which items go into
which containers.
Small, blue desk side containers
are supplied to each faculty and staff member for mixed office paper
collection. Get in the habit of slipping all clean, dry paper into it.
You’ll be surprised at how quickly it adds up.
Slightly larger containers are also available for placement near a copier
machine, where a high volume of paper recycling may be realized.
**Special Note: **
If
your building or office is relocating, please consider cleaning out your
files and old records PRIOR to your move. With notification, the Facilities
Management Department can work with you to provide additional collection
containers in your area to accept a "temporarily" larger
situation. To arrange a special pick-up or to request a special container,
please call the
Work
Order
Center
at #2361.
Recycling
in the Residence Halls
This
is your home away from home, at least for now. Chances are you have already
been participating in a recycling program of some kind in your hometown. So
why not keep the spirit going by participating in the Clarion Recycling
Program?
It’s
easy! All students have the opportunity of taking their recyclable materials
to the central collection area on each residence hall floor. There you will
find containers for aluminum cans, paper, plastic, cardboard and glass.
Again, please be reminded that these containers must not be
contaminated or we will have to dispose of the entire container as regular
trash.
Recycling
Guide
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Recyclable
Material
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What
is Acceptable
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Not
Acceptable
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Preparation
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Disposal
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Aluminum
Cans
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Aluminum
Beverage Cans.
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Food
Cans including Tuna and Soup Cans. Aluminum Foil.
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Rinse
Cans.
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Place
into bin marked for Aluminum, Plastic, Glass Only.
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Glass
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Clear,
Brown, and Green Glass Bottles.
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Drinking
Glasses, Mirrors, Light bulbs, Ceramic mugs, Window Panes.
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Rinse
Bottles. Remove Caps.
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Place
into bin marked for Aluminum, Plastic, Glass Only.
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Plastic
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Plastics
numbered 1 and 2. Numbers found in symbol, on bottom of
bottle.
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Plastics
numbered 3 through 7, Styrofoam, and Plastic Bags.
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Rinse
thoroughly.
Flatten
to conserve space.
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Place
into bin for Aluminum, Plastic, Glass Only.
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Mixed
Paper
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All
Dry, Clean paper products: White & Colored, Computer, Fax, and
Copy Paper.
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Wet,
Soiled, Waxed, and Plastic Coated paper. Spiral/Plastic binders.
Pizza boxes, & Hard Cover Books.
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Separate
paper from other recyclable or non-recyclable items.
Stack
bulky items neatly near bin.
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Place
into bin marked for Paper/ Cardboard Only.
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Frequently
asked Questions
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1.
Q. Do I need to remove staples and paper clips from my office
paper when I recycle it?
A.
Although it would be more convenient for the sorting process,
removing staples and paper clips is not necessary.
2.
Q. Can I recycle aluminum foil?
A.
Because most aluminum foil comes into contact with food which causes
the recyclable to become contaminated, it is best not to recycle it.
3.
Q. Do I need to remove lids and caps from my beverage
container when I recycle it?
A.
It is not necessary to remove your lids and caps. The sorting
process at the recycling plant will separate them into their
appropriate recyclable class.
4.
Q. After I place my recyclables into the recycling bin where
do they go?
A.
Recyclable materials that are collected in bins are picked up by
Tri-County Industries, who is the current recycling vendor for the
University. The recyclables are then taken to a separation
center. After the recyclables are sorted and bailed they are
then shipped to various recycling brokers across the country.
5.
Q. Can I recycle cardboard at the university?
A.
Yes, for small amounts of cardboard containers are provided
in the hallways. For
larger amounts of cardboard there are large dumpsters outside of
most of the campus buildings that take both paper and cardboard.
6.
Q. What plastics can be recycled at the university?
A.
When recycling plastics always check the recycling number usually
located on the bottom of the containers to determine what type of
plastic it is. The university currently only recycles #1 PETE type
and #2 HDPE type of plastics.
7.
Q. Who should I call if I have a question regarding our recycling
program?
A.
You may ask your
building Facilities Coordinator or call the Facilities Management
Department at #2362.
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In addition to the above
mentioned items the University makes a concerted effort to recycle as much
as possible whenever an area is renovated or new furnishings are acquired.
Those items that can be used on campus are salvaged and other useful
items are offered to non- profit organizations such as local schools.
Thank
you for your participation in the Clarion University Recycling Program and
your continued efforts to improve the environment.
If
you have any questions, please call the Facilities Management Department at
393-2362.
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