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Thank you for your commitment to our environment!

JMU Recycling has greatly expanded its capabilities in support of your efforts.

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Recycling Staff
Current Events

Once again JMU is in the 2010 Recyclemania competition which starts January 31st. We are participating in all categories listed including waste minimization. Please help us during this time to continue to reach our three main goals in the waste minimization category, by continuing to support our surplus property program by donating your usable items and continuing using your reusable mugs in campus dining areas. We also created and put into operation a composting program at the East Campus Dining Hall.

Compost Photo
Compost Photo

Did you know JMU is now composting at East Campus Dining hall. Our first successful trail run weighed 3.88 tons which consisted of food and other compost waste. Normally these materials would have gone into the landfill without a composting program.

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Electric Truck

JMU Recycling has taken the next step in continuing its efforts to operate as environmentally friendly as possible. "GO GREEN"

As you can see above, our new Hybrid diesel trash truck and our electric truck. Both vehicles are used to collect recycling on campus.

2010 Basketball Season

"Get In The Game" "Recycle"

JMU Recycling is asking for you to be aware of our recycling efforts this year by recycling your aluminum, glass and plastic. Please locate your nearest recycling bins at the basketball games. So be looking for the recycling bins out there and "Get In The Game" RECYCLE!

Did You Know?


Mission Statement

The mission of the JMU Recycling Department is to reduce the flow of waste and materials into the landfill, educate the JMU community on the proper disposal of waste items as well as the future impact of global waste stream issues.


Overview

JMU Recycling oversees all recycling, trash, bio-hazard, and hazardous materials generated on campus. Responsibilities also include collection of outdoor trash, recycling receptacles, ground litter collection, and pressure washing throughout campus and leased properties. Recycling is composed of eight full-time and 10 part-time employees.

What Can Be Put in a Deskside Bin?
  • Mixed paper: white paper, colored Paper, newspaper, magazines, paperboard, catalogs, sticky notes, hard and soft cover books, and envelopes (including those with windows)
  • Small amounts of corrugated cardboard and clean pizza boxes
  • Beverage containers: plastic, glass, aluminum and steel cans
  • Plastic film: plastic grocery bags, sandwich bags and bubble wrap
  • Batteries
  • Toner and print cartridges
To order deskside bins, please contact the Recycling office at 568-6074.

Questions?
Please contact the Office of Recycling/Integrated Waste Management at 568-6074 or recycle@jmu.edu.
For comments or suggestions about JMU waste minimization and environmental stewardship,
e-mail the JMU Institute for Stewardship of the Natural World at stewardship@jmu.edu.