Waste Reduction and Recycling
The Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling (OWRR) promotes comprehensive waste reduction practices and provides effective solid waste services including recycling, composting and trash disposal to the UNC-Chapel Hill community.
Services and Programs
Recycling
Request a Recycling Service
Building Recycling Schedules and Locations
Campus Recycling Programs
Composting
OWRR Design Guidelines
Learn About OWRR
- Learn about our office
- Meet our staff
- Services and rates
- Waste recovery reports
- Safety training
- Digital resources
Frequently Requested Information
Annual Report
Contact
- Phone
- 919-962-1442
- recycling@facilities.unc.edu
- Hours
- Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
News
Temporary Recycling Cart Procedure Changes
The Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling has updated the process for requesting temporary recycling carts to better meet the high demand for carts across campus.
Categories: Facilities Operations News, Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling News
Workers Flip Kenan Stadium from Game Day to Graduation
Overnight, hard-working crews from across campus combined to turn a stadium filled with football fans into a festive setting for a special Commencement.
Categories: Facilities Operations News, General News, Grounds News, Housekeeping News, Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling News