Transcript Recycling Changes

Rocket Recycling
Brooke Mason
Sustainability Specialist
Plant Operations 1170
[email protected]
419-530-1042
UT Sustainability
 The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
 SEED Initiative focuses ensuring the University is operating in a manner that
betters our neighbors, economy, and planet.
 Environmental sustainability projects (ex: Rocket Recycling)
 Energy conservation measures (ex: lighting upgrades)
 Educational campaign (ex: Today’s presentation!)
Rocket Recycling
 Partnership between the SEED Initiative and Environmental Services, both
housed within Facilities & Construction, as well as the Lucas County Solid
Waste Management District
 Provide opportunities to recycle plastic, paper, metal, electronics, etc.
 Strive to be a leader among universities by providing quality and
convenient recycling and waste management services, as well as revenue
to the University, while accelerating the advancement of waste
minimization, landfill diversion, and education on recycling
Metal Recycling
Metal items that are too old or too damaged to be sent to Surplus can
be recycled. To schedule a pickup for an item to be recycled, contact
Brooke Mason at 419-530-1042 or email [email protected].
Electronics Recycling
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Computers
Laptops
Monitors
Printers
Modems
Hard Drives
Cables & Cords
Speakers & Radios
Keyboards & Mice
Cell Phones & Telephones
Electronic Games
VCRs and DVD Players
Power Tools
Hospital electronics
Batteries (rechargeable)
To recycle office electronics (computers, laptops,
monitors, modems, etc.) submit an IT work order.
To recycle all other electronics, contact Brooke
Mason at 419-530-1042, email [email protected],
or submit a work order to schedule a pickup.
Books & Misc. Recycling
BOOKS
Bound books should not be recycled in
the “mixed office paper” container. To
schedule a bin drop off/ bin pickup,
contact Brooke Mason at 419-530-1042,
email [email protected], or submit a
work order.
MISC. ITEMS
If you have other items that do not fit
any of these categories but you would
like to find out if it can be recycled,
contact [email protected].
Need More Bins?
 If your office or building
needs more bins, please
email Brooke Mason at
[email protected]
with your request.
 Information to include:
 Number needed
 Type needed
 Size needed
Need Recycling at an Event?
 We can provide bins for
special events
 Information to include:
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Date, Time, Location
Type of event
Number of occupants
Expected waste generation:
type and amount
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