Pitch In, Purdue
Building Services launched a new office cleaning program in 2026.
This initiative is designed to reduce costs, minimize waste and allow Building Services to support the campus community through high-priority tasks.
How does it work?
Office occupants will take landfill (trash) and recycling to centralized collection areas within their building. This will replace individual office pickup. Additional liner bags will be provided for the blue deskside bins each month.
This change is reflected on the updated Standard Cleaning Frequencies webpage.
Need to know what is recyclable? Check out the Office Waste Guide.
What is changing?
- Moves office cleaning to a monthly schedule
- Eliminates bi-weekly landfill and recycling pickup from individual offices
- Uses centralized waste and recycling locations
- Applies only to offices and office cubicles
Service Comparison
| Service | Current | Pitch In, Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| Trash and recycling | Building Services empties deskside bins twice per week | Building occupants empty deskside waste and recycling into centralized waste stations |
| Spot cleaning | Weekly | By request for spills or larger messes |
| Deep cleaning | Monthly | Monthly |
| Restorative floor care | Annually | Annually |
What if there is a spill or large mess that can’t wait a month to be cleaned in my office?
- Call our 24-hour phone number at 765-494-7107 for emergencies.
- Email bldg-svcs@purdue.edu for cleanups within a business day.
Transition Schedule
Use the campus map below or select a month to find when your building will transition.