Q. Why should I bother to recycle at Wake? Doesn’t the university just throw away all the recyclable waste? A. A significant percentage of university waste is diverted to be recycled including several dozen tons of cardboard each year. It is true that around 40 […]
Q. What should I do with my electronic waste? A. It’s important to keep electronic waste out of our landfills. E-waste often contains heavy metals that can leach into the ground and water supplies. Return all WFU computers by submitting an online service request […]
Q. I know that aluminum cans and plastic bottles are banned from landfills in North Carolina. What else should I recycle on campus? A. You can find guidelines detailing what can and can’t be recycled on campus on our Waste Reduction and Recycling page. For […]
Q. I made the switch to CFL bulbs, how do I dispose of them when they eventually burn out? A. Because Compact Florescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) contain a small amount of gaseous mercury, you should not dispose of them in individual waste containers. Individuals should dispose of […]
Q. Where can I recycle my batteries on campus? A. Rechargeable batteries, including cell phone batteries, can be recycled in the e-waste bins in the ZSR Library and Benson University Center. As you may know AAA-D batteries no longer contain Mercury and are therefore no […]
The university recently invested in two BigBelly Solar Trash Compactors which will be demonstrated from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on October 9 in front of the Reynolda Fresh Food Company. Made in the USA of 80-100% post-consumer recycled plastic and other environmentally-sound material, […]
This year students will notice a few changes at the University Stores – and we think they’ll like what they see. University Stores is launching a new program, in partnership with Office Depot and HP called Recycle and Rewards. Students who are used to carrying […]
