| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.63 |
| Liaison | Amy Kadrie |
| Submission Date | Jan. 6, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Rochester
OP-23: Waste Diversion
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.80 / 3.00 |
Amy
Kadrie Recycling Coordinator Facilities |
Materials diverted from the solid waste landfill or incinerator:
Date Revised: Feb. 5, 2016
Materials disposed in a solid waste landfill or incinerator :
Date Revised: Feb. 5, 2016
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:
The University of Rochester has an award winning waste reduction program. Honors include the 2014 EPA WasteWise Honorable Mention, 2011 EPA WasteWise Gold Achievement Award (Public Education and Outreach), 2011 Hugh E. Cumming Environmental Quality Award, and 2010 Rochester Business Journal Environmental Leadership Award- Recycling/ Reuse Category. Diverting materials involves multiple programs beyond what is required by law including the collection of organic waste, medical supplies, athletic shoes and sporting goods, ink cartridges, food, clothing, and furniture. Collection events for employee and student materials including electronics, confidential documents, and eyeglasses are offered. Actively participate in RecycleMania, the GameDay Recycling Challenge, and America Recycles Day. Infrastructure of recycling trio stations offering equal opportunity for the collection of waste and recyclables also contributes to diversion.
A brief description of any food donation programs employed by the institution:
While the University is in shutdown, (mid-December to mid-January) produce, cheese, milk, and other food stuffs are donated to the local Foodlink.
A brief description of any pre-consumer food waste composting program employed by the institution:
Compostable materials generated in meal preparation are collected in every kitchen on the River Campus. Cafes around campus have compost bins for student use as well.
A brief description of any post-consumer food waste composting program employed by the institution:
Dining Services composted between 5,000 and 10,000 lbs of post-consumer organic waste per month in 2007 with Freshwise Farms.The composting program has since expanded, and in the 08/09 school year, the University sent 66,210 lbs of compost to Freshwise Farms, one of our produce suppliers. Currently, all waste from major dining halls are composted by Waste Management and transported to a composting test site in Fairport.
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:
Medical supplies and equipment reprocessing, clothing donation, sneaker recycling, sharps shelter reuse.
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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.