Why Recycle?

Kansas State University is committed to becoming a more environmentally aware community by expanding recycling efforts across the campus. Our goal is to enhance the campus environment, minimize the waste stream, decrease waste management costs and help our planet.

The Recycling Program started in 1989 and is coordinated through the Facilities / Custodial Department. Currently 30 buildings are participating in some form of recycling. The Program is now being restructured to better serve the University community. We are relocating existing receptacles, adding new receptacles, including new products and increasing staff in order to improve recycling efforts.

Spring 2009, K-State participated with their first effort in the national program called RecycleMania. Go to the K-State '09 RecyleMania page.

What Can Be Recycled?

The bulk of recyclable materials generated at K-State is mixed paper, cardboard, newspapers, and magazines. K-State recycles many other materials.
Here's what you can recycle at K-State:

• Mixed paper - white and colored paper, letterhead, index cards, white forms.
• Cardboard
• Computer paper
• Magazines
• Newspaper - Collegian and other newspapers.
• Plastic pop bottles
• Aluminum cans
• Wooden pallets
• Phone books/ directories - Seasonal
• Rubber bands
• Shredded paper

K-State Does Not Recycle:

Adhesives, Garbage, Bright Fluorescent paper, Wrap from reams of paper, Binders, Brown Envelopes, Carbon paper, Paper towels, Food Tape, Food wrappers, Plastic or Styrofoam cups.

 

Where Do I Recycle at K-State?

Recycle bins are located across campus both inside and outside buildings.
Go to the lists of campus locations.

 

How Do I Recycle at K-State?

Everyone succeeds if we all recycle. Various collection bins are located around campus (find out where). Please do your part by finding out what recycling services are available for you.

For Faculty/Staff: KSU building deskside bin program. This program is specifically designed with special bins located in the offices of faculty and staff. Recycled materials include newspaper, mixed paper, and magazines. For more information, contact KSU Facilities at 532-6446, recycles@ksu.edu .

For Students: Living groups, dormitories, and Greek programs. Many living groups and dormitories have implemented their own recycling programs in coordination with KSU Recycling pickup. There is also an exciting new Greeks Going Green program involving most fraternities. For more information on the GGG program, contact Molly Hamm, mollyh@ksu.edu.

 

K-State's new recycling truck.