“You may notice some new signs around the recycling and compost bins when you go to throw your items in their appropriate containers. We’ve updated the sorting-system to correlate with the South Town Alternative Co-Op and our school’s Allied Waste Pick-Up,” stated Sami Pederson. She added, “I’ve researched the recycling of coffee cups extensively, and unfortunately the Starbuck’s-like cups are not recyclable unless you pull out the plastic film on the inside. However, the lids are recyclable, so throw them in the blue bins and they’ll be picked up by the school.”
Green = Compost
- Fruit and veggie remains
- Compostable plates/utensils
- Coffee grounds
- Tea bags (remove staples or other metal)
- Popcorn, peanut shells
- Grain remains (bread crusts, old pasta, etc.)
- Shredded newspaper
- NO MEAT, DAIRY, OR EGG PRODUCTS
Blue = CVM Recycling
- Plastic containers (yogurt, lids, lunch trays)
- Coffee cup LIDS ONLY
- Tin and aluminum cans
- Paper/cardboard
- Glass
- Foil
Yellow = Alternative Co-Op Materials
- Plastic films (plastic bags, chip bags, saran-wrap)
- Plastic utensils
- Freezer containers
- Batteries
- Styrofoam
The new outdoor composting center was built over spring break and is now fully functional. A grant was written to the Student Sustainability Initiative on the main campus that funded the entire project. The green compost bins will be emptied into the outdoor system and, once composted, will be used around the Magruder Hall plant beds.
