Frequently Asked Questions about Recycling, Composting, and WasteThe SCU community can e-mail recycling@scu.edu their questions about recycling, composting, and waste on campus. This blog will provide answers to those questions. 
Can you compost Paper Towels? Yes!Posted on Monday, Sep. 19, 2011Paper towels (and any other paper products that DO NOT have plastic linings, pathogens, or bodily fluids)can be composted along with all other food scraps and compostable items. Read More »
Why do we have compost containers in some buildings on campus and not on others?Posted on Wednesday, May. 25, 2011The Office of Sustainability and Facilities Department have been collaborating on a university-wide Recycling System Upgrade for all SCU buildings. The program is intended to facilitate recycling and composting, increase waste diversion on campus, and standardize the appearance of our bins (no more old faded labels!). The order in which the buildings are upgraded depends on a variety of factors including bin availability, custodial service training, and communication with building administrators. Read More »
I'm confused about our new Starbucks cups. Are they compostable?Posted on Thursday, Sep. 30, 2010if you look on the slightly different Starbucks cup we have, it says: "This cup is compostable where commercial composting programs exist." Here is where the answer gets tricky. Read More »
Should paper towels be placed in the trash or compost bin?Posted on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010How frequently does our departmental compost container get emptied?Posted on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009
Does extra butter and the butter wrapper go in the trash or in compost?Posted on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009Can I recycle the compostable containers that hold the fruit and salads in Benson? Or should I just throw it in the trash?Posted on Thursday, May. 28, 2009How do you take care of an empty Starbucks coffee cup?Posted on Thursday, May. 28, 2009 |
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