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North Idaho College Campus Recycling Andy Hughes Associated Students North Idaho College
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History - ASNIC ASNIC had ~ 16 recycling pickup locations around campus ASNIC funded employees: emptied these locations sorted the contents delivered them to Recycling Center off campus
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History - County Before July 1 st 2012 – 3 large bins around campus Grounds Copy Center July 1 st – These bins were removed by the county
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Campus Response October 1 st 2012 (Fall 2012 Semester) Personal box per desk 35 gallon cart per floor 9 Single Stream Recycling Containers
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Results Eliminate 40-60% of the waste put into landfill Save an estimated $30,000 in landfill fees Moves responsibility for recycling from ASNIC to Facilities
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Items Recycled Paper and Cardboard Plastic Containers Metal No Glass, Plastic Bags, Styrofoam, Batteries, Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Hazardous Waste, or Medical Waste
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What can you do? The 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Put a single stream recycling program in place on your campus Serve on a college sustainability committee Host a recycle day
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Thank You!
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