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			California State University San Marcos RecycleMania Champions 4 Times in a Row! 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
			Recycling Services
			Welcome to the world of recycling! Our objective, at Cal State San Marcos, is to make recycling as easy and convenient as possible for the campus community. By recycling you can help to protect and improve our environment. Recycling means that items normally disposed of in landfill sites (large holes in the ground) or burnt in incineration plants can be reprocessed and remade into many useful products. Every item you recycle makes a difference.
			Cal State San Marcos has statutory recycling targets set by government mandate, AB75. Our target was to achieve a recycling rate of 50% by  January 1, 2004. At this time, the campus has reached compliance of AB75 with a 61.5% diversion rate. Today, our strategic goal and vision is ZERO WASTE.
			To approach the goal of Zero Waste, the Facility Services' Green Team continuously seeks ways to divert waste from our campus. The team identifies opportunities and implements innovative programs to increase the campus’s involvement in waste diversion. The main focus is to reduce, recycle, reuse and ultimately approach zero waste Recycling collection services for the campus are provided by the Facility Services' Blue Crew. This crew consists of experienced custodians who collect and sort recyclable materials generated by the campus community. Some recyclable products gathered by the crew include:
			Aluminum Cans         Plastic Bottles Glass Bottles			Mixed Paper Cardboard
			(go to top) Starbucks
			While the regular Starbucks paper coffee cup is not recyclable, the thin brown heat insulating sleeve around the cup can be recycled as mixed paper.  All clear Starbucks plastic cups (and lids) should be recycled – even if partially filled.  Reusable commuter mugs are also a way to divert waste.
			Recycle your Starbucks plastic cups!			Use your commuter mug...
			Coffee Grounds
			Every little bit helps in waste diversion. The university is partnering with Starbucks and our landscape contractor to recycle over 5 tons of coffee grounds, annually! By collecting and spreading the nitrite-rich grounds as fertilizer on sites all over campus, we not only enrich the soil, but we divert a substantial weight from our waste stream.  To learn more about the benefits of fertilizing with coffee grounds, visit Starbucks’ website. (go to top)
			Green Waste
			An important component of the Cal State San Marcos recycling program is green waste. Our landscape contractor collects and recycles all tree trimmings, grass clippings and other natural green waste from campus grounds. (go to top)
			Recyclables What to Recycle
			CANS Aluminum Cans Soup Cans Tuna Fish Cans Coffee Cans Empty Aerosol Cans PLASTIC #1, #2 Plastic Bottles & Cups Starbucks Plastic Cups GLASS Glass Bottles Glass Jars (remove tops) CARDBOARD Corrugated Cardboard (Empty, flatten, and place beside recycling carts) Pizza Boxes PRINTER CARTRIDGES Small Inkjet Cartridges BATTERIES Alkaline Batteries Cell Phone Batteries (Contact Facility Services for battery pick-up)			MIXED PAPER Computer paper White paper Colored Paper Shredded Paper (bagged) “Post-It” Notes Newspaper Magazines Blueprints Catalogs Junk Mail Letter/Legal Envelopes Window Envelops File Folders Phone Books NCR Forms Cereal Boxes Cracker Boxes Soda Cartons Brown Paper Bags Chip Board Insulating Cup Sleeves       (go to top)
			Non Recyclables What not to Recycle
			PLASTIC Yogurt Cups Cottage Cheese Cups Microwaveable Trays Styrofoam (In all forms) Plastic Grocery Bags GLASS Windowpane Glass Drinking Glasses Incandescent Light Bulbs Porcelain Ceramic Pyrex Glass			MIXED PAPER High Gloss Paper “Astro-Bright” Colored Paper Spiral Notebooks Paper Towels Tissue Paper Napkins Food Wrappings Paper Plates Paper Cups Frozen Food Boxes Styrofoam or Plastic Lined Padded Envelopes Gummed Labels Carbon Paper 3 Ring Binders Transparencies Hard Bound Books (go to top)
			FAQ
			1. What materials can I recycle? You may recycle: • Plastic bottles and cups with the #1 & #2 symbols on the bottom • Glass bottles and jars • Aluminum cans • Tin cans • Mixed paper, newspapers and most magazines  • Corrugated cardboard • Printer cartridges • Batteries (go to top) 2. Which campus recycling containers must I use when I am outdoors? • You may choose from a variety of conveniently located recycling containers including carts, and single stream tubs which can be found paired with nearly every outdoor trash container on campus. Additionally, we have provided several “one stop” recycling stations in front of Kellogg Library, University Hall, and the Arts and Science II buildings. (go to top) 3. What about recycling indoors? • Individual offices are outfitted with single stream, blue recycling containers for desk side use. For common office areas, conference rooms and break rooms, there may be a single stream, blue recycling tub. • There are larger recycling carts located at the ends of the corridors or in common areas in most buildings. • You are responsible for sorting the recycling materials, in your desk side container, into the larger carts located in your building. (go to top) 4. What do I do with my shredded paper? • You may put small quantities of loose shredding into the mixed paper recycling carts. For large amounts, please contain the shredding in a plastic bag. Fill and place the bag(s) next to the larger recycling carts in your building. If you anticipate generating significant amounts of shredded paper or cardboard. Call Facility Services at 750-4600 to request for a special pickup. (go to top) 5. What about printer cartridges? • You can now recycle your small printer cartridges by mailing them in convenient postage-free, plastic bags  provided by Facility Services. You can put in a request for these bags via this link Cartridge Recycle Form and they will be sent to you by Inter-Campus mail. • Larger laser printer cartridges are processed separately through Central Stores. (go to top) 6. How often and when are the recyclables collected? • The carts located indoors and outdoors are serviced daily, or as needed, by Facility Services. To report an overfilled cart, please call Facility Services at 750-4600. • The carts are transported to our recycling center on campus. Here, the recyclable materials are sorted and collected in 3 and 5 yard containers. Once these containers become full, our recycling contractor hauls the material to their recycling plant for processing. (go to top) 7. Is it profitable to recycle? • Cal State San Marcos shares whatever profit the material brings with our contract hauler. The university’s proceeds are placed in a Recycling Trust Fund which are used to support and further promote the program. (go to top) 8. Why is it profitable for the University to recycle? • Cal State San Marcos realizes significant cost savings from waste diversion, in excess of $233,000 annually, and also receives modest proceeds from the recycled materials. (go to top) 9. Does the campus community have to recycle? • Yes, all state institutions, including universities, are required by law - AB75 - to divert 50% of their waste from the landfills by January 1, 2005. Currently, the university exceeds this mandate with a 61.5% diversion rate. (go to top) 10. What about recycling electronics? • The university diverts electronic waste through the annual Cal State San Marcos Warehouse Auction. • Unsold operational electronics may then be donated to local educational institutions. Non-operational items are collected under the guidance of Risk Management and properly diverted. (go to top) 11. What can’t I recycle? • Yogurt cups, Styrofoam and paper cups are just a few of the more common non-recyclables. (go to top)
			Recycling Locator
			You may choose from a variety of conveniently located recycling containers including carts, and single stream tubs which can be found paired with nearly every trash container on campus. Additionally, we have provided several black “one stop” recycling stations in front of Kellogg Library, University Hall, Arts, and Science II buildings. Inside buildings, larger blue mixed paper carts are usually located at the ends of the corridors or in the common areas. Some larger offices and all classroom areas contain 32 gallon carts for cans & bottles. In the future, the Recycling Locator will provide a convenient, interactive, map to assist you in locating your nearest recycling container. Until then, if you need assistance, please call Facility Services at 750-4600. As recycling systems advance toward “single stream” (one for all) recycling, color codes will change. Watch our website for updates and announcements. Remember, always read the recycling container labels before depositing your recycling materials. (go to top)
			What Happens Next?
			We are constantly working to expand and improve our Recycling Program at Cal State San Marcos as we strive to reach our strategic goal of… ZERO WASTE • All university offices are being retrofitted with new blue recycling containers. • Printer cartridge recycling will be made even easier. Postage free plastic mail-in bags will be available upon request from Facility Services Cartridge Recycle Form. • A more comprehensive and convenient electronics recycling program will be developed. • Look for new recycling promotion and awareness campaigns on this site and on campus. • A composting program will be developed as an integral part of our waste diversion plan. • As the campus continues to mature and grow, construction and demolition (C&D) debris will become a major factor in our waste stream diversion plans.     (go to top)
			Zero Waste
			Our strategic goal is zero waste. Zero Waste represents our vision of the future. It is a concept that can lead society to innovative breakthroughs that can save the environment, lives and money.  Zero Waste means diversion approaches 100% and "waste", as we term it, is essentially eliminated.  Together, we can help create a better world... beginning right here at Cal State San Marcos. (go to top)
			Fun Facts & Tips
			NEWSPAPER Recycling 100 lbs. or a 36 inch stack of newspaper saves…. • 73 kilowatt hours of electricity • About 14% of the average residential electric bill • Enough to light 100 watt bulb more than 700 hours • 2 gallons of gasoline GLASS CONTAINERS Recycling 100 lbs of glass saves…. • 29 kilowatt hours of electricity • Light a 100 watt bulb for 290 hours • Play a radio 3 hours a day for 4 months PLASTIC Recycling 1 plastic bottle…. • Powers a computer for 25 minutes MIXED PAPER Recycling 1 ton saves…. • 17 trees • 4200 kilowatt hours of electricity ALUMINUM CANS Recycling 1 lb. or 26 cans will save… • ¾ gallon of gasoline • Light a 100 watt bulb for 290 hours • Play a radio for 3 hours a day for 4 months (go to top)
			Committee
			THE CAL STATE SAN MARCOS RECYCLING AND WASTE DIVERSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Cal State San Marcos Recycling and Waste Diversion Committee has been created for the purpose of assisting  Facility Services with regular and timely advice and counsel on campus recycling and waste diversion matters. It shall consist of staff, management, student, and faculty representatives from the campus community. The committee shall endeavor to develop and promote recycling and waste diversion programs at Cal State San Marcos in order to provide significant environmental, economic and statutory compliance benefit to the university. The committee will work to maintain compliance with legal requirements and strive to advance the campus toward the eventual goal of Zero Waste where diversion approaches 100% and "waste", as we term it, is essentially eliminated. Actions recommended by the committee shall be consistent with this strategic vision. The committee shall be comprised of Facility Service's Green Team plus no more than seven (7) members from the following areas:        (1)  representing Academic Affairs/Student Affairs        (1)  representing Financial and Administrative Services        (1)  Student representative        (1)  Faculty member        (1)  representing UVA        (1)  representing Foundation The committee shall consist of managers (MPPs) and staff. New members (replacements) shall be nominated and seconded from within; and will be approved and appointed with a two-thirds (2/3's) affirmation of the full committee. The committee shall typically convene three (3) times each calendar year; in August, January, and May on a date agreed to; and may decide to meet in special session on urgent matters. The founding committee members are: Carl Hanson, Mui Sullivan and Chuck Walden of the Green Team; Vickie Wheeler of COBA; and Pam Edmonson from Foundation. The committee shall not have policy making powers but will give advice and counsel on matters of recycling and waste diversion at Cal State San Marcos. (go to top)
			Recognition
			The Green Team would like to give a special thank you  to the following people for their assistance to the recycling program. Vickie Wheeler (appearing in our photographs) Gil Oswald & Adam Wilson (original webmasters) Mike Geck (current webmaster) (go to top)

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