What's New
Moving onto campus this Fall?
August 17-August 23: Cardboard boxes make up the bulk of move-in waste; that is why the OWRR will be placing additional containers in front of each residence hall for collecting cardboard boxes for recycling. Please be sure the boxes are completely broken down and all Styrofoam and other packing materials are thrown in the trash. Your help in removing non-recyclable Styrofoam and plastic packing material from the boxes is greatly appreciated. Start your semester off right by recycling.
A Special Thanks
Our Mission
With a focus on sustainability, the OWRR provides an integrated, cost-effective and environmentally sound waste management program for the entire UNCG community. Through departmental collaboration, program development and educational outreach, we aim to foster sustainable behaviors and effective resource use on campus.
In achieving this goal, the OWRR will:
- Manage collection and disposal of all solid waste and recycling on campus
- Provide educational and technical assistance to staff, faculty, and students
- Initiate programs to facilitate waste prevention, recycling, resource conservation, and environmentally responsible purchasing
- Collaborate with all campus entities to achieve long term solutions to challenges