Sorting Waste at UAS
UCLA is going Zero Waste in 2020! Here at UAS, we participate in a triple stream waste program.
What does that mean?Â
In your homes, set up a recycling bin and a food waste bowl, in addition to your trash can. At most dumpsters, you will see 3 types of bins: tan for landfill, blue for recycling, and green for composting.
Basics Know-How
To sort items into the correct bin, here are some basics to know:
Green Bin – Compost
Keep all food waste in a compost bin or bowl by the kitchen sink, such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and more.
Blue Bin - Recycling
Collect your recyclables in a bin separate from your trash. Remember to empty and clean out bottles, cans, metal, cartons, cardboard, and more.
Tan Bin – Landfill
Use your trash can for non-recyclables such as coffee cups, wrappers, Styrofoam, diapers, and more.
Special Collection
Set aside these items and remember do NOT throw them into any dumpster
Batteries
Battery collection tubes in UAS Laundry Rooms.
E-waste
Battery collection tubes in UAS Laundry Rooms.
Bulky items
leave by the dumpster – do not block access to bins, do not leave on sidewalks.
