Campus Life: Recycling at CU

Cumberland University's recycling program offers students, faculty and staff the opportunity to recycle paper, plastic, ink cartridges, batteries, electronic waste and cardboard at convenient locations located around the University's campus. For more information about the University's recycling program or to learn how you might assist the program, please contact Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Lisa Cobb at lcobb@cumberland.edu.


 

Paper Recycling

Any paper products -- white, color, envelopes, etc. -- may be left in the green or gray bins located in the hallways of Memorial Hall and elsewhere on campus. There is also a large receptacle for paper recycling next to the University's softball complex. One ton of recycled paper saves 4,000 kilowatts of energy, 7,000 gallons of water, 380 gallons of oil and 17 trees.
 

Plastic Recycling

Empty plastic bottles (preferably collapsed) and any clean plastic may be deposited in the blue bins located in University hallways near soda machines. By recycling that empty water or soda bottle, water usage is reduced by nearly 90 percent, and carbon dioxide generation is reduced by two-and-a-half times. Almost two tons of oil are saved for every ton of recycled polythene produced.


Electronic Waste and Ink Cartridge Recycling

Electronic waste such as cell phones, batteries, computer parts and accessories, etc. may be disposed of in the marked bins provided by the IT Department. The bins are located in the basement of Labry Hall. Stand-alone bins for battery recycling are also available in Memorial Hall. Recycling these materials prevents heavy metal waste from entering landfills and, ultimately, the water supply.

Recycle any printer ink cartridge by dropping it in the marked bin outside of the University Bookstore in Labry Hall or in the bin outside Dr. Beverly Swisshelm's office (Labry Hall, Rm. 109). Recycling ink cartridges saves plastic and energy usage. All funds generated from the refurbished cartridges benefit the Humane Association of Wilson County.
 

Cardboard Recycling

Any corrugated cardboard may be disposed of in the marked bin behind Phillips Dining Hall. Cardboard recycling dramatically reduces landfill waste, and each ton of recycled cardboard saves 20 trees.