Recycling
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Estrella Mountain Community College cares about the environment and supports the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle philosophy. We are continually growing our recycling program. Recycling containers are available all across campus and in classrooms to encourage EMCC students, faculty and staff to be stewards of the environment. Please report any abuse, missing signs, missing containers or any other issues to the sustainability.team@estrellamountain.edu. Thank you.
What Does EMCC Recycle?
Paper
- paper, junk-mail, newspapers, magazines, books, colored paper, post-it notes, wrapping paper, etc.
Plastic
- all plastic containers and bottles, utensils (forks, spoons, knives) [please empty all liquids before recycling to avoid contamination]
Glass
- glass bottles and jars [please empty all liquids before recycling to avoid contamination]
Aluminum
- metal cans, aluminum cans, foil [please empty all liquids before recycling to avoid contamination]
Cardboard
- all cardboard boxes need to be broken down and placed NEXT to the recycling containers
Shredded Paper
- all shredded paper should be placed in a plastic bag and placed NEXT to the recycling containers
Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
Office Supply Share
Hazardous Waste
Writing Instruments
Where are Recycling Containers Located?
Co-mingled (mixed recyclables) recycling bins are located in most classrooms, computer labs, and common areas around the campus. These can be identified as small blue or green trash cans displaying the recycle symbol. Larger recycling containers are also located around outside areas of campus, and can be identified as large blue or green trash cans that display the Avondale Recycling symbol.
View Campus Map of the Large Recycling Centers above.
Campus Recycling Details
How do the classroom and office recycling bins get emptied?
- At EMCC, the Sustainability Team is responsible for recycling on campus, not the Facilities Department. We ask that faculty, staff, and students volunteer to empty the small recycling bins from classrooms and offices into the larger containers around campus. If you see a bin that is overfilling, you may wish to help out and empty it into a large recycling container or report this to the sustainability.team@estrellamountain.edu at your earliest convenience.
What is 'co-mingled' recycling?
- Commingled recycling refers to recycling of items that do not need to be seperated. All of the approved recyclable items listed above can be placed in any of the recycling containers across campus. No need for seperating
The large recycling can was here one day, and gone the next. Where did it go?
- The large recycling containers are emptied once a week by Avondale recycling. Our facilities team picks up the containers around 2:00pm each Wednesday and will bring them back by 7:00am each Thursday.
Does EMCC recycle hazardous waste or other items that are not listed above?
- Currently, EMCC only recycles items approved by the City of Avondale. All other recyclables can be recycled at other locations throughout the valley. To find locations for particular items, go to earth911.org. >> E-Waste Drive, April 2010
I want to get involved in recycling efforts on campus. Who do I contact?
- The EMCC Sustainability Team is always looking for more members and volunteers to help with sustainability initiatives on campus. Please join us during one our our Team Meetings (open to all faculty, staff and students) or contact us at sustainability.team@estrellamountain.edu.
