| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.88 |
| Liaison | Lindsey Kalkbrenner |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Santa Clara University
OP-18: Waste Diversion
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 3.00 |
Chris
Young Assistant Director - Buildings & Grounds Facilities |
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Materials recycled, composted, reused, donated, re-sold, or otherwise diverted :
240.25
Tons
None
Materials disposed in a solid waste landfill or incinerator :
1,212.15
Tons
None
A brief description of programs, policies, infrastructure investments, outreach efforts, and/or other factors that contributed to the diversion rate:
Santa Clara University recycles plastics #1-7, paper, aluminum, and glass.
Every landfill waste receptacle is paired with a recycling receptacle throughout campus (outside, in academic buildings, and in residence halls).
Large waste containers paired with eye-level instructional signs are brought out for special events (whether indoor or outdoor).
Starting in 2009, containers, labels, and instructional signs have been replaced throughout campus to standardize the University's waste diversion system. Colors on signs and container labels: Recycling = Blue; Landfill waste = Red; Compost = Green.
The University began a pre- and post-consumer compost collection program in May of 2009. This should help further reduce waste sent to landfills.
Multiple departments & student organizations promote donation of items and waste diversion during the move-out period at the end of the year.
More information: http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/stewardship/recycling.cfm
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Data reported is from calendar year 2009.
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.