Recycling Programs on Campus
Mixed Paper and Cardboard (Grey Recycling Bins)
Containers (Blue and Green Bins)
Special Clean-out Recycling Bins
Purchasing with Recycled Content Advice
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Mixed Paper and CardboardFaculty and support staff on both the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses all have the opportunity to recycle mixed paper (including cardboard) at their desk side. Caretaking Services collects mixed paper and delivers it to the garbage and recycling room where it is collected on one of two recycling days - Tuesday or Thursday based on building volume. If your office or department has an unusual amount of paper waste to send out then a special clean-out recycling bin(s) can be requested on a temporary basis.
Students living in residence also have access to paper recycling right in their own rooms. Each room is equipped with a blue box where paper; boxboard and beverage containers can be put. Once full each student is responsible for emptying the contents into the correct bin in the garbage/recycling room located on their floor. If a student has a cardboard box, it will need to be flattened and wedged beside the bin and the wall in the garbage/recycling room.
Other students on campus can put their paper waste into grey paper recycling bins located around each building.
Containers
The University of Manitoba’s Recycling and Environmental Group (UMREG) maintains beverage container collection program in buildings on both the Fort Gary and Bannatyne campuses. If you do not currently have a beverage container recycling receptacle near your office, but would like to request placement of one, please contact UMREG at - 474-9118.
To accommodate various demands, UMREG has several different bin types to suit the campus needs:
Blue box - These bins hold approximately 40 litres, and are of the typical curbside variety. They are most commonly placed under tables, desks, chairs, or displays, and are used in areas where there is little traffic, but where recyclables are still generated. Please see the blue bin recyclables section for what you can place in the blue boxes.
Round blue bin - Or as we like to call them - little blues. These bins hold approximately 100 gallons and are best suited for areas with moderate volumes of recyclables, where they could be fitted under a table, or in a corner of a room. These are most commonly placed in staff or student lounges. Please see the blue bin recyclables section for what you can place in this bin.
240L Bin (BB / BG) - These bins hold 240 litres. This is the most common bin that UMREG has in its recycling arsenal. You can find these strategically placed all over campus from residences, to lecture halls, to the various athletic facilities. There are two types of 240 litre bins; a blue, and a green version. Please see the blue bin recyclables section for what you can place in the blue bins, and the green bin recyclables section for what you can place in the green bins.
360L Bin (BB-360) - These bins hold 360 litres. As wall space is generally limited, these bins go in areas where this wall space is at a premium, for example in some residences and kitchens. The wall-footprint is basically the same as our 240 litre bins, but it is longer and slightly taller.
The blue bins can handle any recyclable object. Sometimes there is not enough glass generated at a particular location, so instead of hogging valuable room, we place a single blue bin instead of a blue bin and a green bin. This means you CAN put glass in the blue bins. You can also put in aluminum cans, steel cans, milk cartons, tetra paks (juice boxes), and any plastic that has a recyclable symbol with a number inside it on the bottom. We currently recycle all plastics numbered 1 - 7.
Green bins hold glass. Please do not throw anything other than glass objects into the glass recycling bins. No ceramics, no Styrofoam or paper cups, no pantyhose, only glass.
Bin Locations
In the near future, this page will have a list of all the bin locations on campus. If you do not have a bin near you, this page will also have a form which you can fill out to request a new bin.
Residence Recycling
Paper, cardboard and beverage containers
Students living in residence have access to paper recycling right in their own rooms. Each room is equipped with a blue box for paper, boxboard and beverage containers. Once full each student is responsible for emptying the contents into the correct bin in the garbage/recycling room located on their floor. If a student has a cardboard box, it will need to be flattened and wedged beside the bin and the wall in the garbage/recycling room.
*Please note that the bins in student's rooms are property of the University. If they are missing from the room at the end of the semester, it will be the responsibility of the student to pay the replacement fee of $10.
Other items
At the end of each semester, Housing and Student Life along with Big Brothers/Big Sisters partner to bring the Big Smiles program to residence students. A Special bin will be available for students to place goods they no longer need such as clothing, binders, electronics, bedding, etc.
Mini-Bin Program
One of our most successful approaches in our recycling program is to increase the University of Manitoba’s diversion rates and decrease landfill costs by having individuals take responsibility for their own waste through our Mini-Bin Program. By seeing how much waste is produced each day, and taking responsibility for it, it is hoped that each individual will be able to find ways to reduce it. For example, if most of the waste is non-recyclables from coffee and lunch, perhaps reusable containers or ceramic coffee mugs could be an option.
Over the last few years, Faculty and Staff in Physical Plant, St. John’s College and in sections of the Administration building have become part of the program to successfully take responsibility for their waste and have been effectively aiding the University in decreasing the tonnages sent to landfill. The Waste Prevention Office is using the success of these buildings, along with the campus-wide programs at the University of British Columbia, University of Toronto and both Manitoba's and Ontario's Provincial Governments, as a model from which to move forward.
The most recent buildings to take part in the mini-bin program include the Engineering complex (E1, 2 and 3) and the General Office at Machray Hall.
If you or your department would like further information on this program, please contact the waste prevention coordinator at - 474-9608.
Computer Recycling
Computer and electronic waste is collected by Physical Plant staff and is currently being shipped to Responsible Electronics Recycling in Selkirk, MB. A complete list of items currently being accepted in the program can be seen here.
In order to recycle your e-waste please fill out the appropriate form.
University Departments: Fill out an Asset Disposal Advice Form and return it to Capital Asset Management, 406 Administration Building.
UMSU/Student Groups: Fill out a Disposal Form and return it to the Waste Prevention Coordinator, 157 Helen Glass.
The Computer Services website provides details how to securely dispose of old personal computers.
If you have any questions related to disposing of computers and related equipment, please call Teresa Albinet-Lecocq in Capital Asset Management, 474-6321 or email albinetl@cc.umanitoba.ca.
If you have any questions related to the recycling program for computers and related equipment, please call the Waste Prevention Coordinator, 474-9608 or email wpo@cc.umanitoba.ca.
Organic Waste/Compost Program
This program runs through a partnership with a variety of food services locations in the University Center, UMREG and Physical Plant. University of Manitoba food services collect organic waste in containers and biodegradable bags provided for by the WPO and once full they bring the containers down to the recycling loading dock taking a clean one back. Caretaking services provide the collection of organics for one restaurant while food service staff services the other two.
Inkjet/Toner Cartridges
Physical Plant offers an inkjet/toner cartridge recycling program in cooperation with Grand and Toy, Canon and Gold Business Solutions.
FORT GARRY CAMPUS
Copier/Fax Machine/Ink Jet/Laser Printer Cartridges: Departments are asked to stockpile as many cartridges as possible and to please call Physical Plant dispatch - 474-9646 for delivery to Central Stores.
BANNATYNE CAMPUS
For all copier/fax machine/ink jet/laser printer cartridges: Put the empty toner cartridge in its original box, seal it, and bring it to the Brodie Center Shipping and Receiving Area. If the original package is not available, use a similar box and clearly label it "Used Toner for Recycling".
PLEASE NOTE: It is each Department's responsibility to get their boxes to Shipping and Receiving.
Special Clean-out Recycling Bins
If your office has an unusual amount of paper waste to send out then a special clean-out recycling bin(s) can be requested on a temporary basis.
Please call - 474-9608 or send an email to wpo@cc.umanitoba.ca at least two days prior with the following information: date required, date completed, building and room number, name and contact phone number or email.
The Waste Prevention Coordintor will deliver a grey bin or cart with wheels to the specified location on the date required. Special Request Bins are available depending on stock available on hand and to accommodate the whole campus, we typically limit the number of bins out to two or the number of carts to one.
Once it is full, you can leave it outside of your door for the caretaker to take away the following morning. You may use the bin multiple times until the date of completion indicated on your request form. If you need it longer than the date originally requested call or email the Waste Prevention Coordinator.
Excess, Surplus and Salvage
The reuse/resale arm of the university (under Capital Asset Management) can aid you in selling furniture, office equipment, computer and lab equipment and other inventorial and supply items from campus departments. The items are available to the public through an online auction. Please contact Teresa Albinet-Lecocq, Capital Asset Management Services - 474-6321.
You can also download the asset disposal form for further information.
Special Events
Physical Plant along with UMREG both supply bins for special events. If you have a special event that will generate paper, cardboard or beverage containers, please contact us at least 2 days prior to obtain bins.
Waste Prevention Coordintor - 474-9608 to obtain bins/carts to recycle paper or cardboard.
UMREG - 474-9118 to arrange for blue or green bins for beverage containers.
Purchasing with Recycled Content Advice
Please call the Sustainability Coordinator - 474-8166 for further information on purchasing.
Re-usable Eco-mugs
When you use your reusable travel or ceramic mug on campus you can receive a discount a the following locations:
IQ’s - 3rd Floor University Center
Degrees - 3rd Floor University Center
Tim Horton’s - All
Hard Chalk Café - Education building
Greenhouse Café - Drake Center
Daily Bread Café - St. John’s College
Belltower Café - St. Paul’s College
*Please note that discounts vary between locations.
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