Required Programs
Materials | Managed By | Waste Management Requirement | Other Benefits |
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Antifreeze | Banned from landfills–NC | ||
Auto Batteries | Grounds | Banned from landfills–NC | |
Auto Oil and Filters | Grounds | Banned from landfills–NC | |
Clean Wood Waste and Pallets | OWRR & individual shops and departments | Banned from landfills–Orange County | |
Computers and Computer Equipment | Banned from landfills–NC | This includes computers, monitors, printers and printing devices, and peripheral computer equipment (except keyboards and mice) | |
Concrete and Block | OWRR & masonry shop | Executive Order 156 | It is much less expensive to recycle this material |
Construction and Demolition Debris | OWRR & shops | Executive Order 156 | Tipping fee for recycling is less than that for landfilling C&D waste |
Confidential Paper | OWRR | Must be shredded | Could be contracted out by departments |
Containers: Aluminum Cans | OWRR | Banned from landfills—NC
GS 130A-309.14 requires state agencies to recycle aluminum cans, glass, and plastic bottles |
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Containers: Glass Bottles and Jars | OWRR | Executive Order 156
GS 130A-309.14 requires state agencies to recycle aluminum cans, glass, and plastic bottles) |
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Containers: Plastic Bottles and Jars | OWRR | Banned from landfills—NC
GS 130A-309.14 requires state agencies to recycle aluminum cans, glass, and plastic bottles |
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Containers: Steel Cans | OWRR | Commingled with other containers | |
Cooking Grease | Carolina Dining Services | Banned from landfills and water systems | Keeps grease out of drains |
Corrugated Cardboard | OWRR | Banned from landfills–Orange County | Sale of cardboard generates revenue for the university |
Fluorescent Bulbs | EHS | Banned from landfills—Federal | Contain mercury |
Food Waste | OWRR/Orange County | Campus climate action near-term portfolio states Extend compost collection to additional campus dining facilities. | 1. Organics are one of our number one targets for carbon footprint reduction 2. Program provided by Orange County 3. Compactors and dumpsters last longer with the food waste handled separately |
Freon | EHS | Banned from landfills-Federal | Refrigerants must be removed from equipment before recycling. Some items have freon removed at the landfill recycling center. |
Lab Recycling (pipette tip box recycling) | OWRR | Highly requested by lab workers. Combine with bottles and cans if made from #2,4, or 5 plastic. | |
Mercury-containing thermostats | GS 130A-310.61 | ||
Newspapers, Magazines, Mixed Paper | OWRR | GS 130A-309.14 requires state agencies to newspapers | Newspaper and magazines are standard recyclable items. By recycling these items, the amount of trash that housekeeping takes out is reduced. Thus, allowing them to empty trash less frequently (once per week) and spend time on other duties. |
Office Fiber | OWRR | Executive Order 156
GS 130A-309.14 requires state agencies to office paper |
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Oyster Shells | Banned from landfills–NC | ||
Printer Cartridges (ink jet and toner) | OWRR and MMD | Hazardous Waste | Reusing cartridges saves money and can be a revenue source for university. |
Scrap Metal | OWRR & individual shops and departments | Banned from landfills–Orange County | Collected and sold via Surplus. |
Televisions | Banned from landfills–NC | ||
Tires | Grounds | Banned from landfills–NC | Disposal cost is covered by advance disposal fees charged at the time of purchase |
White Goods | OWRR and Surplus | Banned from landfills–NC | Surplus sells as scrap metal or recycles with County. |
Yard Waste | Grounds | Banned from landfills–NC | Processed by grounds and used as mulch on campus |