Recycling and Waste Minimization
Razorback Recycling
Razorback Recycling is responsible for the collection, processing, storage, and marketing of
all recyclable materials from the University's educational and general purpose (E & G) facilities.
Recycling services may be purchased by campus auxiliaries, student living groups, and recognized
University organizations. In 2006, Razorback Recycling diverted about 35% of solid waste produced on
campus to recycling markets, for a total of more than 500 tons of paper, glass, aluminum, plastic,
and 17 other types of materials. If it can be recycled, U of A has a means and a market for diverting
it from our landfill.
Over 900 bins are located in buildings across campus, allowing opportunities to recycle white paper,
mixed paper, cardboard, and cans and bottles. In 2008, we recycled:
- Waste Vegetable Oil
- 27
- Automotive Oil
- 12
- Oil Filters
- 1.2
- Anti-Freeze
- 0.7
- Tires
- 7.5
- Automotive Batteries
- 0.9
- Rechargeable Batteries
- 1.2
- Automotive Solvent
- 0.5
- Scrap Metal
- 67.6
- Confidential Material
- 9
- Pallets
- 44
- Fluorescent Lamps
- 12
- Surplus Property (Auction)
- 400
- Surplus Property (Seated & 3 Quote Bids)
- 20
- Yard Waste
- 132
- Toner Cartridges
- 3
- Printer Plates
- 1.7
- Printer's Film
- 1
- Razorback Recycling (paper, cardboard, bottles & cans)
- 503
- Other Recyclables (ATHL, ARKU)
- 35.3
- Construction & Demolition Recycling
- 73
- Compost (Grounds Shop)
- 18
- Lead Shot (ROTC)
- 0.2
- Carpet (Housing, FAMA)
- 2.2