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Liaison Alan Burr
Submission Date Feb. 29, 2016
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville
OP-23: Waste Diversion

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete Reporter Amy Seeboth-Wilson
Sustainability Coordinator
Facilities Management
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Materials diverted from the solid waste landfill or incinerator:
450.50 Tons

Materials disposed in a solid waste landfill or incinerator :
571.90 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:

We have:
- a campus surplus program
- recycling education and programming (including recyclemania)
- a compost program
- move out day waste diversion programming


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

We collect food waste at move out (non-perishable) and donate it to a local food pantry.


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

Only non-perishable food donations. We are actively exploring the creation of a campus food pantry.


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

We compost food waste in 4 residence halls, 8 academic buildings, and 2 dining service areas. We also have a public compost bin on campus that anyone can use.


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 Yes
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 No
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:
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