RecycleFindComo Recycling Facility - University of Minnesota
About This Center
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities hosts a top university recycling program, with waste collected into four streams: paper, cans/bottles, compost, and trash. The campus operates the Como Recycling Facility, where materials are hand-sorted and sold to local markets. Paper includes printer paper, cardboard, magazines, etc., while cans/bottles are separated into glass, metal, and different plastics. Compost includes food scraps, napkins, and certified compostable products. Trash includes non-recyclable items like chip bags and Styrofoam. Waste stations in 285 buildings ensure equal access to recycling for the 50,000 individuals on campus, diverting 4 million pounds of waste annually. Custodial Services collect and transport materials to loading docks, where Waste Recovery Services handle further transportation. Compost goes to the SMSC Organics Facility, while non-recyclables are sent to the HERC in Minneapolis. The university aims to achieve a 90% recycling rate and promotes waste reduction through sustainable practices and zero waste initiatives.
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Featured Reviews
nick kluge
nick kluge (5/5 stars, 4 years ago): This facility is amazing. The effort and detail the staff makes towards the recovery of quality recyclables on a daily basis is impressive.
Todd Tanner
Todd Tanner (5/5 stars, 3 years ago): Really great people working tirelessly to divert recyclable materials from the University waste stream
D D
D D (1/5 stars, 3 years ago): Tried calling to ask a question and they hung up on me.
Location
3009 Como Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55414 USA
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