Sacramento City College INTEGRATED WASTE PROGRAM

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1 Sacramento City College INTEGRATED WASTE PROGRAM

2 Program Requirements Recycling prevents re-usable materials from ending up in a landfill. Not only is it a requirement, (AB75 requires the campus to reduce its waste to landfill by 25% before the year 2002 and by 50% by the year 2004), it is a good idea. As a community college we like to set an example for the community. Environmental stewardship!

3 Components The Sacramento City College Waste Reduction Program is made up of three parts: Reduce Reuse Recycle

4 Standard Waste History To-Date Sacramento City College operates a comingle recyclable waste system. This means that all recyclables can be thrown in the same can and do not have to be separated. The reduction numbers for Co-mingle diversion to-date are: % % % % 2007 (thru end of October) 40.7%

5 Information Consider this, on average, office workers in an educational environment generate.54 tons of paper per person, per year. Of this amount, approximately 40% could be double-sided, 55% could be re-used as scrap paper, and 10% could have never been generated if flyers were done on or electronic bulletin boards. All of this paper could be recycled. This would mean 100% recycling. Reducing decreases the amount of material we regularly use. Re-using allows us to use material that is not quite trash for additional purposes.

6 What can be done? So, how do we accomplish this? We need your participation. Always recycle. It s easy. Reduce whenever possible Reuse materials that aren t used up. Share resources. You may have trash that someone else could use! Such as: Unused color paper: check with Child Care. Because different groups have different needs and methods of doing things, we are always open to suggestions on how to additionally reduce, re-use, and recycle. We encourage everyone to contact us with your ideas. You can call us at the Operations Office at , or us at chewnik@scc.losrios.edu or carrola@scc.losrios.edu.

7 Recycle RECYCLE: If you are not sure if the material is recyclable, give us a call at x If we are not available to take your call, refer to the list below. If neither describe the material, take the safe way out and assume it is NOT recyclable throw it in the black or gray can. (This prevents recyclable material from being contaminated.) Recyclable materials are: Paper all colors. Aluminum Glass Plastics Cardboard Newspapers and Magazines Tin Items that are NOT recyclable: *Food Styrofoam *See Compostables

8 Recycle Page 2 We ask that you make sure that any drink containers are emptied before placing them in the recycling can. But, if they have around liquid left, go ahead and dispose of them in the recycle bin. It used to be that you needed to check the container triangle to see if it was recyclable. Not any more! All plastic containers can be placed in the recycle bin.

9 Reduce and Re-Use REDUCE and RE-USE: Although most people are used to recycling, reduction is another matter. Reducing the use of material not only decreases the amount of re-usable material that goes to landfill, but it lowers budget expenditures since purchases are not made as frequently. So, how do we reduce? Here s some techniques: Make two-sided photocopies rather than single-sided, when feasible. Use the back side of waste paper for scratch paper. Use wall bulletin boards, computer bulletin boards, or route memos instead of duplicating copies for everyone. Remove your name from mailings that you do not need or want. Promote the use of ceramic mugs instead of disposable cups. Use silverware instead of its plastic counterpart and re-usable (glass, heavy plastic, etc.) plates and bowls instead of disposable ones.

10 Reduce and Re-Use Page 2 Remember that, a pen or pencil correction on a memo will save having to re-print or re-copy. Use a large bottled water dispenser instead of many small bottles where possible. Reduce the amount of printers and/or copiers in your area where practical. Don t print things that are not needed. For example, although graphics increase the eye appeal of flyers and brochures, it uses ink where it s not necessary. Not adding these items to publications reduces ink use. Use paper clips instead of staples, scratch paper clipped on instead of post-it notes, and replace the front of filled up intercampus envelopes with a blank sheet so they may continue to be used. Use your electronic calendar to note upcoming events instead of printing the flyers or brochures. This saves paper and is more efficient than having to check a bulletin board! Proofread documents on the screen before printing.

11 Compostables New this year! We are working to establish compost bins in the Cafeteria for food wastes. The City Café Kitchen has been using them for a few months already and have removed usable food scraps to compost. More to follow!

12 One More Thing.Other Wastes The Waste Reduction Program is for Recyclable Materials and Non-recyclable materials only. There are other types of waste that have a completely different disposal method and CAN NOT be disposed of in the regular waste stream: - Universal Waste Batteries, mercury, lead, ballasts, light tubes. - Hazardous Waste Chemicals, cleaning agents, toner and toner cartridges, inks. If you re not sure, call us! - Bio-hazardous waste any item saturated with a bodily fluid. All of these items require special handling. Call us for disposal.