Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 43.17
Liaison Kevin Miller
Submission Date Jan. 31, 2011
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Goshen College
Tier2-6: Move-Out Waste Reduction

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Glenn Gilbert
Retired - Utilities Manager/ Sustainability Coordinator
Physical Plant
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Does the institution have a program to reduce residence hall move-out waste?:
Yes

A brief description of the program:

The following notice is posted in residence halls at the end of the academic year.

"To avoid unnecessary filling of landfills and to encourage good stewardship of natural resources, we encourage students not to dispose of good furniture, carpet, appliances, or clothing in dumpsters.

"FURNITURE, CARPET, AND WORKING APPLIANCES:
Quality items can be donated to the Depot Thrift Shops, they donate proceeds to relief work. A truck will be located on campus ready for you to load your donated items".


The website URL where information about the program is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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