Recycling and Waste Reduction

How to Recycle @ MHC

Recycling Quality Plea It's time to get over your guilt. Putting something in the recycling bin shouldn't make you feel good. Putting the right thing in the recycling bin should make you feel good.
Residence Halls Central bins for trash and recycling are located on each floor.
Office In each office, there is a deskside blue recycling bin.
Public Areas Bins for bottles and cans are located throughout the academic and administrative buildings.
Composting Complete the cycle — Mount Holyoke composts food waste from all dining halls and Blanchard Campus Center.

Recycling Facts and Tips

Manufacturing Life Cycle and Climate Change Recycling is nothing more than a manufacturing process. For more details on how the recycling process works (PPT)
Recycling Statistics (PPT) Recycling at Mount Holyoke started in 1991. Facts on what Mount Holyoke recycles and how much.
RecycleMania Participating schools compete to collect the largest amount of recyclables and the least amount of trash.
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle at MHC (PPT) Applying the three "R's" to the Mount Holyoke College campus.
Eco-Friendly Offices Small actions repeated every day can significantly reduce the environmental impact of your work.

Related Recycling Links (PDF)