Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 51.10
Liaison Kristin Larson
Submission Date Aug. 1, 2012
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

San Diego State University
OP-18: Waste Diversion

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.16 / 3.00 David Del Rio
Assistant Director
Business Services
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Materials recycled, composted, reused, donated, re-sold, or otherwise diverted :
1,464 Tons

Materials disposed in a solid waste landfill or incinerator :
2,318 Tons

A brief description of programs, policies, infrastructure investments, outreach efforts, and/or other factors that contributed to the diversion rate:

SDSU has a comprehensive single stream recycling program with a 1 to 1 recycle bin to garbage container ratio. A recycling center is conveniently located near the residence halls to encourage recycling on-campus. On-going student and staff outreach and education efforts have contributed to our diversion rate.


Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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