Special Events
In an effort to reduce our environmental impact and promote sustainability on the UCSB campus, AS Recycling Zero-Waste Events Services helps many groups and organizations host zero-waste events. Providing recycling, compost and trash bins made of 100% recycled polypropylene plastic, we help divert as much as possible from entering the landfill. With an average 90% diversion rate, Zero Waste events are not only a great way to show your commitment to the environment, but also create a living model of sustainability for your guests.
Hosting zero-waste events is a whole system approach: ‘waste’ is eliminated from the system, efficiency is improved and all material resources are reused, repaired, or recycled back into the environment and the marketplace.
The word 'waste' and the act of 'wasting' are human inventions. Waste doesn't exist in nature. In nature, everything has a purpose. Waste was created by humans for short-term convenience and short-term profit. Wasting results in long-term harmful consequences for both humans, nature, and the economy.
Our services include:
- Bins for metal, plastics, glass, paper, trash, compost and electronic waste (upon request)
- Pre-event consultation on how to improve efficiency, maximize the use of resources and reduce disposal costs
- Set-up and removal of the bins, & monitoring of the bins during the event
- Proper signage for the recycling stations with comprehensive visual instructions
- Waste audit and calculation of the total diversion rate
AS Recycling Special Events Services pricing is $20/bin
(all services included)
For More Information Contact
Brooke Holland
805-893-7765
brookeholland@umail.ucsb.edu
or
asrecycling@as.ucsb.edu
***The word ‘waste’ and the act of ‘wasting’ are human inventions. Waste doesn’t exist in nature; in nature, everything has a purpose. Waste was created by humans for short-term convenience and short-term profit and results in long-term harmful consequences for both humans, nature, and the economy****
A further look into what our recycling services include:
Commingled Recycling Bin
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Plastic drink bottles #1-7 (empty) |
Sandwich bags |
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Salad Containers (rinsed and empty) |
Chip bags |
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Yogurt Cups (rinsed and empty) |
Candy wrappers |
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Tupperware (rinsed and empty) |
Styrofoam (plastic #6PS) |
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Plastic Utensils (rinsed) |
Soiled paper products |
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Plastic Plates and bowls (rinsed and empty) |
Soiled aluminum |
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Glass Bottles (empty) |
Thin-sheet plastics |
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Glass Jars (empty) |
Light Bulbs |
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Printer/copier paper (flyers/handouts) |
Napkins |
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Envelopes (with or without windows) |
Wax-lined or coated paper products |
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Paper |
Paper Plates |
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Sticky notes |
Coffee cups |
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Campus mail envelopes |
Batteries |
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Cardboard |
Electronic Devices |
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Glossy Paper (magazines/posters) |
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Astrobrites (fluorescent colored paper) |
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Newspaper |
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Aluminum Cans (empty) |
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Aluminum Foil (with no food contamination) |
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Soup Cans (rinsed and empty) |
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Pie Tins (rinsed and empty) |
Compost Bin
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Vegetables |
Pet Feces |
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Fruits |
Non Biodegradables |
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Coffee Grounds |
Recyclables |
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Tea Bags |
Landfill waste |
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Grains |
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Rice |
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Pasta |
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Flowers |
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Soiled paper/cardboard |
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Latex |
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Meats |
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Eggs (and eggshells) |
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Dairy Products (milk, butter, cheese, yogurt) |
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Salt, Oils |
Landfill Bin
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Sandwich Bags |
Batteries |
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Chip Bags |
Electronics |
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Napkins/paper towels |
Recyclables |
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Candy Wrappers |
Compostables |
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Coffee Cups |
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Paper Plates |
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Meats and Dairy Products |
Other Bins Provided If Requested (i.e. Electronic waste)
Bins are placed in recycling stations or “clusters”. Each cluster contains 3 bins: one recycling bin, one compost bin, and one landfill bin. Extra bins can be ordered for areas specific to food & beverage service, paperwork, etc.