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| Used electronics,
including computers, can be placed at the Exley Science Center's loading
dock on Pine Street for recycling. |
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| Posted 02.16.07 |
Recycling Committee Boosting Efforts Campus-Wide
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The Wesleyan Recycling Program is increasing their efforts to make Wesleyan
a leader in waste reduction and environmental responsibility.
"Recycling is required by law in Connecticut, and is the obligation of every
member of the Wesleyan community," explains Bill Nelligan, Wesleyan
recycling coordinator.
Mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, metal and plastic are already
picked up from sites all over campus and from Wesleyan housing. Wesleyan
also collects aerosol cans, batteries, CDs, DVDs, floppy disks, cell phones,
motor oil, rubber-soled shoes, block or peanut-sized Styrofoam and clean
textiles. Computers, monitors and other electronic equipment can be dropped
off at Exley Science Center’s loading dock for recycling.
Ink and laser printer cartridges also can be recycled at Wesleyan. The
recycling center for these items is located in Exley Science Center's lobby.
They can also be campus-mailed in a plastic bag to Bill Nelligan, Physical
Plant, 170 Long Lane.
In addition, the committee has placed a new outdoor bin for bulky scrap
metal located behind Physical Plant at 170 Long Lane. They also are working
on a drop-off recycling center for compact fluorescent bulbs, which contain
mercury. These are currently recycled as "universal waste." Meanwhile, these
bulbs can be picked-up by a facilities electrician by calling 685-3400.
The recycling committee wants to assemble a listing of all the Wesleyan
Community efforts supporting environmental sustainability. Contact Leslie
Starr at
lstarr@wesleyan.edu with a
brief description or Web link of any projects.
For additional information on recycling, reducing and reusing, visit the
http://www.wesleyan.edu/recycling,
or e-mail
recycling@wesleyan.edu.
The committee is seeking new members to help their efforts, and is currently
creating a new composting sub-committee. Call Bill Nelligan at 685-2771 for
more information. |
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