#MyLastTrash

I am hoping that in my two garden/farm classes we can create and or present to the student body a recycling program that they can get aboard! I really like where UC Davis is going with their recycling program called My Last Trash.

Here is a brief synopsis.

#MyLastTrash

The University of California has committed to sending zero waste to the landfill by 2020. All University of California campuses have collaborated on a campaign called #MyLastTrash to bring awareness of the zero waste by 2020 goal. Visit zerowaste2020.universityofcalifornia.edu for details.
Student Housing and Dining Services has implemented various waste diversion strategies to help UC Davis reach this goal. Residents are responsible for removing waste from their room, bringing it to the nearest collection area and depositing into the appropriate bin or chute.
Click on the waste stream below to learn more.

Reusables

Collection bins for Reusables are located at the Area Service Desks. Reusable items are donated to the Aggie Reuse Store located on campus in the Memorial Union.

Mixed Recyclables

All Student Housing areas are collecting recyclables in one bin, which is known as Mixed Recycling. In other words, paper can be put into the same bin as aluminum cans - no need to separate the items.

Cardboard

Cardboard boxes are to be flattened and put in the proper bin – boxes are not to be placed in chutes nor in the Mixed Recyclables toters. Click on area for Cardboard collection bin locations: Cuarto, Segundo, Tercero.

Organic Waste

Centralized yellow toters labeled compost are available to collect Organic Waste that will be sent to a commercial facility to produce compost. Click on area for organic waste collection locations: Cuarto, Segundo, Tercero.

Electronic Waste (eWaste)

Collection bins for eWaste are located at the Area Service Desks.

Hazardous Waste

Used Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFL's) can be exchanged at the Area Service Desk.

Landfill

Waste that cannot be disposed of in any of the ways above will go in containers marked Landfill.