| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 63.42 |
| Liaison | Elaine Durr |
| Submission Date | Feb. 5, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Elon University
OP-18: Waste Diversion
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.95 / 3.00 |
David
Worden Director Environmental Services |
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Materials recycled, composted, reused, donated, re-sold, or otherwise diverted :
380.51
Tons
None
Materials disposed in a solid waste landfill or incinerator :
816.92
Tons
None
A brief description of programs, policies, infrastructure investments, outreach efforts, and/or other factors that contributed to the diversion rate:
Elon has a comprehensive recycling program as well as food composting and yard waste composting programs. Throughout campus there are recycling containers located within buildings and outdoors, as well as at athletic events. Recycling containers are identified by shape, size and color and in many indoor locations lids and bags are color coordinated. Blue bags and lids typically identify paper recycling. Green bags and lids are used for plastic, aluminum and glass recyclables (bottles and cans). Each residential building has a designated recycling area. Residents are responsible for transporting their recyclables to these locations. Food waste is composted by a third-party off campus, while yard waste composting is managed by University personnel at a facility located on the edge of campus.
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
This information is based on FY 12-13. The weight provided for materials recycled, composted, reused, donated, resold or otherwise diverted includes composted material (food and yard waste) and recycled materials (paper, cardboard, plastic, aluminum and glass). It does not include the weight of materials collected and donated as part of the 'Don't Trash It!' campaign held at the end of each school year. It also does not include other recycled items, such as batteries, printer cartridges and electronics. For materials disposed in a solid waste landfill, the University does not receive weight information for all of the containers located on campus. The weight for the containers not weighed was conservatively estimated based on the containers that are weighed.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.