Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 49.88
Liaison Kristina Hope
Submission Date Feb. 13, 2015
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

Knox College
OP-23: Waste Diversion

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.96 / 3.00 Deb Steinberg
Director of Campus Sustainability Initiatives
Office of Sustainability
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Materials diverted from the solid waste landfill or incinerator:
184 Tons

Materials disposed in a solid waste landfill or incinerator :
393 Tons

A brief description of programs, policies, infrastructure investments, outreach efforts, and/or other factors that contributed to the diversion rate, including efforts made during the previous three years:

Knox College has single-stream recycling bins in every building, every residential suite, and located through the grounds. We compost yard waste and also compost pre- and post-consumer waste on campus. The on-campus Warehouse manages and stores the furniture reuse program, keeping most furniture and other items from the landfill or seeking recycling and reuse for those that are no longer usable. The end-of-year move-out recovery campaign diverted 9 tons of usable and recyclable materials for processing, charity, or the free store in 2013.


A brief description of any food donation programs employed by the institution:

At end fall and spring terms, unused food is donated to local food pantry and 2-3 times per year, Dining Services sponsors meals at the local food kitchen. Dry food-goods collected from residence halls during campus move-out are brought to the local women's shelter.


A brief description of any pre-consumer food waste composting program employed by the institution:

A vermicomposting system located at Dining Services allowed for composting of much pre-consumer food waste from 2011 to 2013.


A brief description of any post-consumer food waste composting program employed by the institution:

A dehyrdator located at Dining Services allows postconsumer waste to be composted. It has been operating since 2011, and much post-consumer waste has been composted.


Does the institution include the following materials in its waste diversion efforts?:
Yes or No
Paper, plastics, glass, metals, and other recyclable containers Yes
Food donations Yes
Food for animals No
Food composting Yes
Cooking oil Yes
Plant materials composting Yes
Animal bedding composting No
Batteries Yes
Light bulbs Yes
Toner/ink-jet cartridges Yes
White goods (i.e. appliances) Yes
Laboratory equipment Yes
Furniture Yes
Residence hall move-in/move-out waste Yes
Scrap metal Yes
Pallets Yes
Motor oil Yes
Tires Yes

Other materials that the institution includes in its waste diversion efforts:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

2012-2013

67 tons commingled recycling
96 tons composted (and yard waste)
16 tons composted (kitchen and dining venues)
3 tons reused or recycled through Warehouse furniture and material reuse program

393 tons sent to landfill (estimate)


2012-2013

67 tons commingled recycling
96 tons composted (and yard waste)
16 tons composted (kitchen and dining venues)
3 tons reused or recycled through Warehouse furniture and material reuse program

393 tons sent to landfill (estimate)

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