Reducing Amount of Waste and Recyclables on Campus

“Going Green” has been a continuing theme for Millersville University. The Millersville Sustainability Committee, Project Green Lancaster and Zero Waste Commencement have all contributed to the University’s green goals.

Here is a look at the University’s refuse, construction waste and recyclables totals for the last year:

Trash generation: 1,150,000 lbs. (575 tons)

Construction waste generation: 136,000 lbs. (63 tons)

Recyclables* generation: 480,000 lbs. (240 tons)

*Recyclables include aluminum cans, glass bottles, other metal cans and plastic bottles. The list also includes cardboard, high grade office paper, newspaper, light iron, batteries and fluorescent tubes.