UGA Recycles
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Why Should I Recycle?
Recycling saves energy – In 2005, recycling in Athens saved over 313,030 BTU (British Thermal Units). This is equivalent to saving enough energy to provide electricity to 3,099 households per year.
Recycling conserves natural resources and natural spaces – Last year approximately 60,847 trees were saved by recycling 5,071 tons of paper in Athens-Clarke County.
Recycling reduces pollution – By recycling in Athens, residents and visitors reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 9,239 MTCE (Metric Tons of Carbon Equivalent). This is equivalent to keeping 7,058 automobiles off the road each year.
Recycling provides raw material to industry – In 2005, Athens provided industry with 13,556.85 tons of material. One material that was collected, PETE #1 plastic containers, is remanufactured in Northwest Georgia. PETE (#1 plastic) containers can return to market as carpet fiber.
Recycling reduces the amount of waste going into a landfill – prolonging the life of the landfill - Approximately, 300 tons of trash is disposed in the ACC Landfill every day. Currently, the ACC Landfill has less than 10 years of remaining capacity.
Recycling makes a difference –A campus recycling program demonstrates environmental concern, personal responsibility, community action, and responsible solid waste management practices. Campus recycling programs not only impact campus waste but also impact the surrounding community and the overall waste diversion in an area.
What Can I Recycle?
Bottles & Cans
Aluminum
• Soda cans
• Foil
• Food trays
Food Cans
• Steel, bi-metal and tin
Glass Bottles and Jars
• Clear, brown, green and blue
Plastic Bottles
(click here to learn more about the numbers on plastic containers)
• Bottles and jugs marked with a #1 or #2
• No plastic bags
Empty Aerosol Cans (Remove tops)
Paper Items
• Cardboard (Please flatten)
• Office Paper (Copy Paper, Letterhead, Computer printouts, Envelopes)
• Include all colors of paper
• Shredded paper (please bag in a clear bag)
Newspapers (Include inserts)
Junk Mail
• Advertisements
• Brochures
• Fliers
Paperboard Boxes
• Empty food boxes
• Shoe boxes
Magazines, Catalogs and Telephone Books (Remove any plastic wrap)
Paper Bags
• Grocery store or paper shopping bags
• "Clean" fast food bags are acceptable
Milk and Juice Cartons (Remove plastic caps)
What Can't Be Recycled?
The following items can NOT be recycled in our current recycling program:
• Used napkins/paper towels
• Facial Tissue
• Paper plates and cups
• Plastic cups and straws
• Waxed Boxes
• Windows and Mirrors
• Pyrex
• Ceramics
• Plastic Wrap
• Foil gift wrap
• Foil-lined envelopes
• Paper printed with metallic ink
• Plastic-coated paper (laminated)
• Photographs
• Styrofoam
Where Can I Recycle at UGA?
Recycling containers are located in many buildings across campus - Just look for the logo, find a bin and RECYCLE! Large recycling containers (40 cubic yards) are located at the following locations:
(please click here for map)
• Bolton Dining Commons
• Oglethorpe Dining Commons
• Snelling Dining Commons
• Carlton Street Lot
• East Village Dining Commons
• East Campus Parking Lot Deck
• University Village (Building C Lot)
• Recreational Sports Complex (Lake Herrick Pavillion Lot)
• Rogers Road (Building P)
• Riverbend Research Lot
What About Game Day Recycling?
The 2007 Football Season marks the second official effort of the UGA Gameday Recycling program. In an attempt to collect recyclables from tailgaters and dawg fans, the Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department and Recycling Division have undertaken the tasks of educating the public about recycling and collecting the recyclable materials produced on gamedays.
This program has received sponsorship from Coca-Cola and represents a significant partnership between Athens-Clarke County, American Stadium Services and The University of Georgia.
How Much Does UGA Recycle on Game Days?
2007 Home Football Schedule
September 1, 2007 Oklahoma State 1,700 lbs
September 8, 2007 South Carolina 2,200 lbs
September 15, 2007 Western Carolina 1,300 lbs
September 29, 2007 Ole Miss 2,100 lbs
November 3, 2007 Troy 1,800 lbs
November 10, 2007 Auburn 3,500 lbs
November 17, 2007 Kentucky 1,500 lbs
Total after 7 games: 14,100 pounds ( 7.05 tons). WOW!!!
Interested in volunteering? Click here to visit the Hands-on-Northeast Georgia Web site, click on the calendar and sign up to volunteer at one of the football games or call the ACC Recycling Division at (706) 613-3512.
2006 Home Football Schedule
Sept. 16, 2006 UA-Birmingham 1,860 lbs with 12 volunteers
Sept. 23, 2006 Colorado 3,140 lbs (1.57 tons) with 5 volunteers
Oct. 7, 2006 Tennessee 4,570 lbs (2.29 tons) with 12 volunteers
Oct. 14, 2006 Vanderbilt 1,960 lbs (.98 tons) with 7 volunteers
Oct. 21, 2006 Miss. State 1,620 lbs (.81 tons) with 3 volunteers
Nov. 25, 2006 GA Tech 2,820 lbs (1.41 tons)
Total After 6 Games: 15,970 lbs. (7.98 tons!) WOW!!!
What can be recycled on gamedays?
Aluminum cans
Plastic bottles (#1 PET and #2 HDPE)
Glass bottles (brown, green, clear, and blue)
How can we recycle on gamedays?
Look for the Dawg Gone it, Recycle! volunteers and get a red-tinted bag for your recyclables (bags donated by Coca-Cola) and a black bag for your trash (bags donated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful). Fill them and take them to the nearest recycling bin OR tie bags and leave them at your tailgating site!
Where do we recycle on gamedays?
(click here for recycling location map)
The recycling program will focus on North Campus.
The program will expand to other areas of campus as more volunteers are recruited and as collection difficulties can be solved in hard to reach areas of campus.
Wanted - Gameday Volunteers
Please contact us about volunteer opportunities for the 2008 season!For additional information on the Gameday Recycling Program, please contact the Athens-Clarke County Recycling Division at (706) 613-3512 or visit us on the Web at www.acc-recycle.org
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What Else Does UGA Recycle?
Find out all about the UGA Recycling Program in this NEW booklet!
For additional information on the University of Georgia’s Weekday Recycling Program, please contact the UGA Physical Plant at (706) 542-0293.