University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University

Recycling on Campus

UW-Stout recycles a number of materials across campus. Check out our recycling page here.

Waste Reduction Work Group

The Waste Reduction Work Group is a 14-member group that is a subcommittee of the Environmental Sustainability Steering Committee (ESSC).

• Lori Anda—University Recreation/Athletics
• Tom Biasi—Physical Plant
• Bob Dodge—Surplus Operations
• Scott Griesbach—University Housing
• Shirley Klebesadel—Physical Plant
• Karen Lund—Memorial Student Center
• Ben Markl—University Housing
• Ryan Massey—Student/ESSC
• Sarah Rykal—Sustainability Office/ESSC
• Mike Smith—Physical Plant
• Juliana Lucchesi—Student/Ally Initiatives
• Ann Thies—University Dining Services
• Brent Tilton—Purchasing & Procurement Management
• Krista James—Biology Department/ESSC
  

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Improvement in Total Waste From 2012 to 2013

During the Recyclemania competition, UW-Stout was ranked 202nd with a trash rate of 66% in 2012 and ranked 115th with a trash rate of 58% in 2013. For more information about Recyclemania, click here.

 Composting Food Waste

Through a partnership with Advance Disposal (Formerly Veolia Environmental Services), we are currently composting all food waste from the kitchens of our dining facilities.  In 2010, our campus composted 90.7 tons (181,400 lbs) of food waste.

Ever wonder what happens to our compost when it leaves campus?

Reusable Take-Out Container Program

Reusable take-out dining containers are available to students in our two campus dining facilities.  Students interested in reducing their waste consumption can enroll in the program by paying a one-time fee of $5 for the meal container, $3 for a cup, and 25 cents for each piece of silverware.

Recyclemania

UW-Stout has been competing in Recyclemania, the annual nationwide recycling competition, since 2007. For more information, follow this link http://www.uwstout.edu/sustainability/recyclemania.cfm/.

UW-Stout's 2012 Trash, Commingled Recycling, and Compost Results