June 5, 2018
Recycling 2018 move-out results
K-Staters,
We had another great move-out year for recycling. During this time frame, the students recycled more than 1,490 pounds of bedding and clothes. All bedding went to the K-State Veterinary Health Center and the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter in Manhattan. We had a 77 percent increase in recycling from 2017 results and a 1 percent decrease in refuse. Thanks to Housing and Dining Services staff, recycling staff and the students, it was a job well done.
Below are the exact numbers:
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Move-out data |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
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Clothes/bedding |
397 |
796 |
936 |
1,241 |
1490 |
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Books |
117 |
139 |
132 |
1,576 |
960 |
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Food |
576 |
0 |
310 |
637 |
425 |
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Recycle material ( Roll offs) |
1,210 |
0 |
9,560 |
8,389 |
18,160 |
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Total |
2,300 |
935 |
10,938 |
11,843 |
21,045 |
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Refuse total |
59,500 |
56,860 |
42,440 |
42,100 |
41,680 |
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Diversion rate |
3.72 percent |
1.61 percent |
20.49 percent |
21.95 percent |
33.55 percent |
Thank you,
Bill Spiegel
Recycling Manager