Rocket Recycling Brooke Mason Sustainability Specialist Plant Operations

 The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.  SEED Initiative focuses ensuring the University is operating in a manner that betters our neighbors, economy, and planet.  Environmental sustainability projects (ex: Rocket Recycling)  Energy conservation measures (ex: lighting upgrades)  Educational campaign (ex: Today’s presentation!) UT Sustainability

 Partnership between the SEED Initiative and Environmental Services, both housed within Facilities & Construction, as well as the Lucas County Solid Waste Management District  Provide opportunities to recycle plastic, paper, metal, electronics, etc.  Strive to be a leader among universities by providing quality and convenient recycling and waste management services, as well as revenue to the University, while accelerating the advancement of waste minimization, landfill diversion, and education on recycling Rocket Recycling

Metal Recycling Metal items that are too old or too damaged to be sent to Surplus can be recycled. To schedule a pickup for an item to be recycled, contact Brooke Mason at or

Electronics Recycling Computers Laptops Monitors Printers Modems Hard Drives Cables & Cords Speakers & Radios Keyboards & Mice Cell Phones & Telephones Electronic Games VCRs and DVD Players Power Tools Hospital electronics Batteries (rechargeable) To recycle office electronics (computers, laptops, monitors, modems, etc.) submit an IT work order. To recycle all other electronics, contact Brooke Mason at , or submit a work order to schedule a pickup.

Books & Misc. Recycling BOOKS Bound books should not be recycled in the “mixed office paper” container. To schedule a bin drop off/ bin pickup, contact Brooke Mason at , or submit a work order. MISC. ITEMS If you have other items that do not fit any of these categories but you would like to find out if it can be recycled, contact

 If your office or building needs more bins, please Brooke Mason at with your request.  Information to include:  Number needed  Type needed  Size needed Need More Bins?

 We can provide bins for special events  Information to include:  Date, Time, Location  Type of event  Number of occupants  Expected waste generation: type and amount Need Recycling at an Event?

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