These efforts must be coordinated with the Recycling Department. All recyclable materials are processed by outside organizations. Outside organizations will pick up recyclable materials from the Recycling Department's warehouse and other designated locations upon request. Outside organizations must provide the University with information on the amount of the University's recyclable materials processed by them and provide a Certificate of Destruction to the Recycling Department. Departments must contact the Recycling Department to arrange for the processing of compost materials, such as trees, brush trimmings, and leaves.
All compost is processed by an outside organization.
The compost will be collected by the Physical Plant Department and transported to an outside facility for shredding. The University encourages departments to purchase and use recycled materials whenever possible. Departments should contact the Recycling Supervisor for assistance in locating suitable recycled supplies at a competitive price. Many products composed of recycled materials are available, including the following. paper and paper products plastic and plastic products glass and glass products motor oil, lubricants, and vehicle tires construction materials, including insulating materials and paving materials furnishings, including rugs, carpets, and furniture highway equipment, including signs, signposts, reflectors, guardrails, lane dividers, and barricades compost 6.1. The University Bookstore sells recycled plastic and paper items.