REFUSE AND RECYCLING

Purdue's refuse and recycling operation is part of the Grounds Department. It was created in order for the university to have control over initiatives to minimize solid waste and promote its own recycling program.

The refuse side of the operation is like any other municipal trash collection operation. Each building served has a dumpster that is serviced by one of three compactor trucks. It is then transported the local transfer station for delivery to a landfill.

Purdue Recycling is committed to reduce or eliminate, as much as possible, the generation of solid waste. This method of treatment, storage, and disposal of waste minimizes the present and future threat to human health and the environment.

The current recycling program is expanding to ensure that we meet the goals that were established by the Indiana 1990 General Assembly for recycling and waste reduction. New programs are to be added and current programs are to be expanded to ensure that Purdue meets those goals. Currently we support recycling of glass, plastics, metals, batteries, office paper, cardboard, pallets, and have included a confidential materials recycling program.

By following some of the suggestions on the Waste Reduction/Recycle Tips page, you can make a difference in the recycling program and help Purdue University meet its recycling goals. If in doubt about what to recycle, refer to the Recyclable Material List (PDF), or if you would like some additional reasons for recycling, refer to the Benefits of Recycling page.

If you need more information or assistance with recycling on campus, please contact Joel Zarate, the University's Refuse and Recycling Coordinator, Physical Facilities Grounds Department, (765) 49-40194 or by fax (765) 496-2734.

Purdue Recycling Information
Hotline: 494-0194/496-3326
e-mail: recycling@purdue.edu