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Background and Overview |
The recycling program falls under the Physical Plant Department,
Utilities Division. The three programs under Utilities Division include
Wastewater Treatment, Solid Waste program, and Recycling. Recycling was
started in 1990 as a pilot program in six buildings on campus collecting
only white paper and aluminum. In 1991 the project was finally implemented
as a campus-wide program, managed by the Physical Plant Department. We,
the Aggies for a Clean Tomorrow, currently operate in about 135 buildings
with a monthly tonnage of 60. We collect the recyclables from all over the
campus for storage at the recycling center. At the center we process paper
into bales. These are then sold to buyers. We currently collect: white
paper, mixed paper, office mix (post-consumer), printer's mix
(pre-consumer), newspaper, cardboard, aluminum cans and used computer ink cartridges.
OperationsRecycling:There are two collection schedules provided depending on the amount of recyclables generated from the buildings on campus. 1. Route Schedule: this is mainly for those buildings with high product generation. The recycling employees collect up to three times a week from such buildings depending on how fast their containers are filled in a week. 2. "Call-in" Schedule: Provided to buildings with low to moderate product generation. The occupants have to call the recycling center whenever their containers need pick up. The numbers to call are (979) 862-2069 or the Recycling Hotline at (979) 845-7777. Drop-off. Individuals can also drop-off recyclables at the Recycling Center Monday through Friday between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. We operate heavy machinery in the facility, and for this reason we restrict access during other hours. For more information concerning the Department's recycling
operations, please contact Tom Marshall at tmarshall@ppgw.tamu.edu. The Recycling Program also concluded a pilot recycling program in Legett Hall during the Spring 2002 semester. Based on the success of this pilot, there is now an in-house recycling program in both Legett and Hobby Residence Halls. For more information concerning the Program's special projects, please contact Susan Russell at srussell@ppgw.tamu.edu. The Sorting FacilityThe recycling center is located at 204 S. College Avenue in College Station. All the recyclables collected are brought to this facility to be sorted, baled, and shipped to recycling plants all over the country.Utilities Division Mailing Address: MS 1584 Physical Address: 204 South College Avenue College Station, TX 77843 Phone: (979) 845-RRRR Fax: (979) 458-0846 |
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