| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.08 |
| Liaison | John Pumilio |
| Submission Date | July 17, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Colgate University
OP-18: Waste Diversion
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.96 / 3.00 |
John
Pumilio Director of Sustainability Sustainability Office |
Materials recycled, composted, reused, donated, re-sold, or otherwise diverted :
Materials disposed in a solid waste landfill or incinerator :
A brief description of programs, policies, infrastructure investments, outreach efforts, and/or other factors that contributed to the diversion rate:
Colgate diverts materials from the landfill by reusing or donating items and materials such as office and school supplies, electronic equipment, furniture, clothing, food, books, etc. through salvage programs, donations, and giveaway options.
Here is a breakdown of programs that divert waste:
~End of the year Salvage (move out program): 32.5 tons
~Craig Blanchard's year-around salvage program for furniture, large electronic waste, etc.: Total = 148.5 (eWaste = 23.5 tons; Computers and furniture resold = 125 tons).
~Recyclables (Paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, metals): 169.65 tons
~Compost: 3.9 tons
~GateSwap and Office Swap Programs: 3 tons
~Small electronic waste: included in Blanchard's Salvage Program
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
End of Year Salvage Program (Move Out):
This is the estimate from 2011:
Total 14' Uhaul loads: 13
Total Cargo Van loads: 3.75
Total Pick-up Truck loads: 4.5
Number of Community Partners: 35
Estimated Worth: $42,534
This is the estimate from 2012:
Total 14' Uhaul loads: 9 (3 tons per load = 27 tons)
Total Cargo Van loads: 2.5 (2.5 tons)
Total Pick-up Truck loads: 3 (3 tons)
Number of Community Partners: 35
Estimated Worth: $23,000
End of Year Salvage Program (Move Out):
This is the estimate from 2011:
Total 14' Uhaul loads: 13
Total Cargo Van loads: 3.75
Total Pick-up Truck loads: 4.5
Number of Community Partners: 35
Estimated Worth: $42,534
This is the estimate from 2012:
Total 14' Uhaul loads: 9 (3 tons per load = 27 tons)
Total Cargo Van loads: 2.5 (2.5 tons)
Total Pick-up Truck loads: 3 (3 tons)
Number of Community Partners: 35
Estimated Worth: $23,000
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