RECYCLE - REDUCE - RE-USE
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HELP PRESERVE OUR ENVIRONMENT

Call Operations at (916) 558-2543 for information on
on-campus Waste Reduction.

The Sacramento City College Waste Reduction Program is made up of three parts:

• Recycle
• Reduce
• Re-use

Recycling prevents re-usable materials from ending up in a landfill. Not only is it a requirement, (AB75 requires the campus to reduce its waste to landfill by 25% before the year 2002 and by 50% by the year 2004), it is a good idea. As a community college we like to set an example for the community.

Consider this, on average, office workers in an educational environment generate .54 tons of paper per person, per year. Of this amount, approximately 40% could be double-sided, 55% could be re-used as scrap paper, and 10% could have never been generated if flyers were done on email or electronic bulletin boards. All of this paper could be recycled. This would mean a reduction of .30 tons and/or 100% recycling.

Reducing decreases the amount of material we regularly use.

Re-using allows us to use material that is not quite "trash" for additional purposes.

So, how do we accomplish this? We need your participation. The following categories will assist you in identifying ways to Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse.

Because different groups have different needs and methods of doing things, we are always open to suggestions on how to additionally reduce, re-use, and recycle. We encourage everyone to contact us with your ideas. You can call us at the Operations Office at 558-2543, or email us at chewnik@scc.losrios.edu or carrola@scc.losrios.edu.

RECYCLE:

SCC kicked-off its Waste Reduction Program with an aggressive recycling program beginning in 2002.

In offices, new waste cans were distributed. The existing, or gray waste can is for recyclables and the small black one is for non-recyclables.

In classrooms and student areas, the waste cans are gray and blue,. The blue can is the recycling can and only recyclable material should be placed in it. The gray cans are for non-recyclable material only.

If you are not sure if the material is recyclable, give us a call at x.2543. If we are not available to take your call, refer to the list below. If neither describe the material, take the safe way out and assume it is NOT recyclable - throw it in the black or gray can. (This prevents recyclable material from being contaminated.)

Recyclable materials are:

• Paper-all colors.
• Aluminum
• Glass
• Plastics
• Cardboard
• Newspapers and Magazines
• Tin

Items that are NOT recyclable:

• Food
• Styrofoam
• Multi-material items such as pens, diskettes, etc. These include any item that has more than one material (plastic and metal, and so on).

We ask that you make sure that any drink containers are emptied before placing them in the recycling can.

If you're not sure if the container is recyclable, look for the recycling symbol-see the front of this brochure for an example, or look at the decal on the blue recycling can.

So, how does this part of the program work? You simply place the recyclable items in the designated can and the non-recyclable items in the other can and the Custodial staff will take care of the rest. If you are staff and have a need to dispose of a great deal of campus related material (cleaning out files, for instance), please give us a call so we can assist with the removal.

REDUCE:

Although most people are used to recycling, reduction is a highly effective tool in making this program work!

Reducing the use of material not only decreases the amount of re-usable material that goes to landfill, but it lowers budget expenditures since purchases are not made as frequently.

So, how do we reduce? Here's some techniques:

• Make two-sided photocopies rather than single-sided, when feasible.
• Use the back side of waste paper for scratch paper.
• Use white paper instead of colored paper because it is easier to recycle.
• Use wall bulletin boards, computer bulletin boards, or route memos instead of duplicating copies for everyone.
• Promote the use of ceramic mugs instead of disposable cups. Use silverware instead of its plastic counterpart and re-usable (glass, heavy plastic, etc.) plates and bowls instead of disposable ones.
• Remove your name from mailings that you do not need or want.
• Remember that, a pen or pencil correction on a memo will save having to re-print or re-copy.
• Use a large bottled water dispenser instead of many small bottles where possible.
• Reduce the amount of printers and/or copiers in your area were practicable.
• Don't print things that are not needed. For example, although graphics increase the "eye appeal" of flyers and brochures, it uses ink where it's not necessary. Not adding these items to publications reduces ink use.
• Use paper clips instead of staples, scratch paper clipped on instead of post-it notes, and replace the front of "filled up" intercampus envelopes with a blank sheet so they may continue to be used.
• Use your electronic calendar to note upcoming events instead of printing the flyers or brochures. This saves paper and is more efficient than having to check a bulletin board!
• Proofread documents on the screen before printing.

RE-USE

Re-using material is easy and also saves money. You would be surprised at how many times one piece of paper can be re-used. Here are a few more suggestions:

• Re-use file folders.
• Use replaceable labels on binders.
• If you are purchasing new furniture or equipment, fill out a Surplus Form on the old items. We may be able to re-assign them to another area.
• Paper containing non-confidential material and having only one-side printed is great art material for the Child Development Center. Give them a call at x.2542 for information and delivery.

Please Remember:
Although it could go unsaid, there are a few other items we need to be aware of:

• Please do not bring in garbage from outside to dispose in our dumpsters.
• If you have unusual items (scraps from wood and metal labs, furniture, art scraps, physical education equipment), that is no longer usable, let us know so we can make sure it is properly disposed of.
• If you have items that need to be shredded on a regular basis, consider hiring a contractor who will guarantee that the material is to be recycled.
• Some wastes cannot be disposed of in a dumpster at all! These include hazardous wastes, biohazardous wastes, universal wastes, toxic wastes, batteries of all sorts and light tubes. These need to be removed in a different manner altogether. For information on what qualifies as these items and how to dispose of them, please contact Operations at x.2543.

Reporting Requirements
Since we want to make sure that we have met our California State compliance requirements and to help us identify those areas going the "extra mile" in waste reduction, please let us know anytime you are able to accomplish reduction, re-use, or recycling that we may not be aware of. Such as:

• Delivery of a lot of boxes when the boxes are recycled by the company that takes them away.
• Sending printer cartridges directly to the company for recycling.
• Using shredded paper from your office as packing material.

Any way that you can help is appreciated!

At Home:
If you would like to gain information on reducing waste and saving money at home, please contact us and we'll be happy to provide you with ideas and contacts.

WASTE REDUCTION INFORMATION CONTACTS:

Andi Carroll, Operations-Removal:558-2543

Karen Chewning, Operations-All wastes, including toxics, etc.: 558-2453

Craig Davis, Behav./Social Science-Student Clubs: 558-2578