Custodial Services
Examples Include:
- Cleaning Services for all Campus Spaces (Restrooms, Classrooms, Offices, etc...)
- Facilitate Campus furniture moves.
- Set-Up - Take Down for campus events
- Recycle Pick up through out campus community
To submit a work order please visit Maintenance Connection.
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste is waste with properties that make it potentially dangerous or harmful to human health or the environment. Hazardous waste's can be liquids, solids, or contained gases. They can be the by-products of manufacturing processes, discarded used materials, or discarded unused commercial products, such as cleaning fluids (solvents) or pesticides. Hazardous wastes have characteristics such as being Flammable, Toxic, Corrosive or Reactive. Hazardous waste must be managed in accordance with State and Federal law and must be disposed of through a designated Hazardous waste hauler. Hazardous waste generators must ensure the safe and proper ordering, storing, labeling, accumulation, packaging, and disposal of Hazardous materials and waste.
- Hazardous materials become a waste when you decide that you no longer intend to use or re-use it.
- Hazardous waste must be picked up within 180 days of the first drop accumulated as waste.
- Ensure that employees are thoroughly familiar with proper waste handling and emergency procedures relevant to their responsibilities.
To schedule a Hazardous waste pick-up from your department, or to request replacement containers for your departments Hazardous waste please contact Operations.
Universal Waste
Universal waste is a category of waste materials designated as Hazardous waste, but containing materials that are very common and can be recycled. When handled properly these wastes are regulated under the less stringent Universal waste laws. Most Universal wastes are recycled for the valuable materials they contain. Universal wastes cannot be discarded in regular landfill trash, they must be disposed of through a designated Universal waste recycler. If you have questions regarding where to drop off your Universal Waste please contact the Operations Department.
Universal Waste Examples Include:
- Aerosol cans
- Toner & Ink Cartridge
- Batteries
- Lead-Acid Battery
- Electronics
- Cell Phone
- Light Bulbs
- Items containing Mercury
To schedule a Universal waste pick up please please contact Operations.
Medical waste
Medical waste is all waste materials generated at health care facilities, such as clinics, medical research facilities and laboratories. Medical waste is defined as "any solid waste that is generated in the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals, in research pertaining thereto, or in the production or testing of biologicals." To schedule a Medical waste pick up please contact Operations.
Metal Waste
ARC's Automotive department houses a metal roll off bin to collect all scrap and waste metal. If your department has metal items that need to be discarded please coordinate with the Automotive department to recycle it. Metal Recycling not only diverts this valuable material from landfill, but also helps fund programs on campus. Please Keep in mind that this bin is for metal only, items that contain any other type of material can not be placed in this bin.
Food Waste
ARC has two collection points on campus to dispose of Food waste. By separating out your Food waste from Landfill trash your are helping the campus meet state requirements in landfill diversion.
Food Waste Examples:
- Napkins
- Food Scraps
- Wax Paper
- Veggies
- Paper Towels
- Fruit
- Bread
- Meat
Food waste Locations on Campus - Student Center - Oak Café
Recycle Efforts
Recycling involves making materials that would otherwise be disposed of as trash into valuable resources for new products. Please look to recycle before you throw waste in the trash.
Blue Recycle Cans can be found all around Campus.
Landfill Waste
Landfill trash includes all non-organic items that cannot be recycled through any other waste program. Trash Cans can be found all around Campus.
Landfill trash examples:
- Plastic Wrappers
- Gloves
- Condiment Packages
- Straws
- Gum
- Sandwich Bags
- Plastic Utensils
- Plastic Bags
Several Trash cans around campus have been upcycled to recycle cans to make recycling a more viable solution for disposing of waste on campus.
Green Waste
ARC's Maintenance department houses a Green waste roll off bin, this bin is intended to help divert Green waste from landfill.
Green Waste bins are located on Campus in front of the Grounds shop.
Wood Waste
ARC's Maintenance department houses a wood roll off bin, this bin is intended to help divert this reusable materials from landfill. If your department is looking to get rid of items that are made out of wood please contact the Maintenance department for disposal.
Wood Bin Location on Campus Corp Yard in-between Warehouse 2 and 3