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The UC Davis Zero Waste department coordinates recycling activities across campus. One of our main goals in the upcoming years is the Zero Waste Goal.

We are an environmental program located in the Office of Sustainability, in Mrak Hall at UC Davis. This is a student supported staff that works with staff and faculty to promote green sustainable practices and services across the campus and Davis community. The University voluntarily committed itself to act in accordance with environmental laws as a responsible and conscientious employer, educatio

nal establishment, and community member. We promote and facilitate zero waste events through the UC Davis football games and other campus events, such as The Buzz and Pajamarino. Please join us in achieving a more sustainable UC Davis and feel free to contact us for any questions. Some of the services and projects we have include but are not limited to...
- electronic waste collections
- battery recycling
- collections for Aggie Surplus
- waste bin Arc GIS mapping
- marketing and event promotion planning
- Zero Waste presentations
- facilitate purchasing of waste bins

03/01/2022

📦 We’re moving! The UC Davis Zero Waste Program can now be found at UC Davis Sustainability, where we’ll be posting our zero waste content. See you there! 👋

12/07/2021

It's finals week and students are going to start traveling back home soon. For those of you who live on campus, here is a quick guide on how to recycle your hazardous waste before leaving for the holidays.

For more information, click the link below:
https://sustainability.ucdavis.edu/how/recycle-a-z

10/01/2021

Happy Friday! We made it through the first full week of school! Enjoy this tutorial on how to fold an origami compost bin liner.

09/30/2021

Not sure what to compost? Take a look at this short video or click on the link below to learn more.
https://sustainability.ucdavis.edu/how/recycle-a-z

09/29/2021

Did you know? Recycled paper can be made into writing paper, coffee filters, money, animal bedding and more!

For information on what can be placed in the paper recycling bin, check out our recycling guide online: https://sustainability.ucdavis.edu/how/recycle-a-z

09/28/2021

Unfortunately, not everything is compostable or recyclable. These items should be put into the landfill bins. Click on the link below and scroll through the list to review items that should be put in campus landfill bins.
https://sustainability.ucdavis.edu/how/recycle-a-z

09/27/2021

Wondering how UC Davis is working to reach its Zero Waste goal and meet upcoming state requirements? Learn more by clicking the link below.
https://facilities.ucdavis.edu/custodial-services/centralized-waste-removal

Hint: The picture

09/24/2021

If you find yourself on campus with an empty metal, glass, or plastic (labeled #1-6) container, you can easily recycle them in our container bin.

To find out more information about recycling specific containers, please click the link below.
https://sustainability.ucdavis.edu/how/recycle-a-z

09/23/2021

Did you know that up to 60% of our campus landfill stream could be composted?

For more information about what can be composted, click on the link below.
https://sustainability.ucdavis.edu/how/reduce-waste

09/22/2021

Happy first day of classes! Have you noticed that campus waste bins look a little different? UC Davis Sustainability has been working with Facilities to install new bins that include compost. Check out the old vs. new look below, and find out more about this ongoing effort here: https://facilities.ucdavis.edu/custodial-services/centralized-waste-removal

08/26/2021

Happy Thursday...Here's a fun recycling tip!

07/14/2021

♻ Learn how plastic is recycled!

♻️Did you know that only 9% of plastic is actually recycled? When the plastic is recycled, this is how it happens. Reduce and reuse first, then recycle.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://sustainability.ucdavis.edu/

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The Zero Waste Program is an environmental program located in the Office of Sustainability, in Mrak Hall at UC Davis. This is a student supported staff that works with students, staff and faculty to promote green sustainable practices and services across the campus and Davis community. One of our main goals in the upcoming years is the 2020 Zero Waste Goal. The University voluntarily committed itself to act in accordance with environmental laws as a responsible and conscientious employer, educational establishment, and community member. We promote and facilitate zero waste events through the UC Davis football games and other campus events. Please join us in achieving a more sustainable UC Davis and feel free to contact us for any questions. Some of the services and projects we do include but are not limited to... - electronic waste collections - pen recycling - battery recycling - collections for Aggie Surplus - zero waste supplies for campus events - waste bin Arc GIS mapping - marketing and event promotion planning - Zero Waste presentations - facilitate purchasing of waste bins