University of Arizona
Tier2-6: Move-Out Waste Reduction

At the end of every semester, the Residence Life Recycling and Sustainability Program partners with Tucson community non-profit organizations to set up collection bins in residence halls and at La Aldea Graduate Housing. The program encourages residents to donate unwanted items that are in usable to condition to community organizations. Spring 2010 Stats Total collected: 29.095 tons (58,190 lbs) Salvation Army – 52,600 lbs Community Food Bank – 5,590 lbs (4,367 meals) Sonoran Center for Leadership Development – 1,431 books Spring 2009 Stats Total collected: 28.555 tons (57,110 lbs) Salvation Army - 52,705 lbs. Community Food Bank - 4,405 lbs. (3,524 meals) Spring 2007 Stats Total collected: 20.081 tons (40,162 lbs.) Miscellaneous items including over 100 microwaves Spring 2006 Stats Total Collected: 16.315 tons (32,629 lbs.) World Care/Tools for Schools - 7,122 lbs. Included household items, electrical appliances, books and school supplies, clothing, first-aid, food, printers, computer monitors etc Community Food Bank - 3,627 lbs. of non-perishable food Salvation Army - 21,880 lbs. Included clothing, food, bric-brac, TV, computers, stereos, microwaves, small appliances, plastic storage containers, sofas etc Email recycling@life.arizona.edu if you have questions.