Even more than recycling, waste reduction is the most effective way to reduce the environmental impacts of our material consumption. With the help of USG, campus partners, and student volunteers, the Office of Sustainability has been working to reduce Tulane’s waste and to encourage use of reusable items as a top priority in waste management. For more information on Tulane’s waste reduction programs, ways to reduce your personal waste, and info on how to get involved, visit our Lighten Your Load: Reduce and Reuse page.
Tulane’s uptown and downtown campuses recycle plastic bottles, metal and aluminum cans, paper, paperboard, and cardboard. Procedures for recycling vary slightly between the two campuses. For more information on individual procedures, click the links for each campus.
Tulane’s recycling program is operated through a close collaboration between the Office of Sustainability and Facilities Services, both part of Campus Services.
The Office of Sustainability has partnered with Glass Half Full to bring eight glass collection hubs to the uptown campus. Glass will be converted into sand and gravel for coastal restoration, disaster relief, new glass products, and more.
Blue bins marked “Glass Only” provided by Glass Half Full are now located at these residence hall recycling stations.
When using the glass recycling hubs, please follow these instructions:
If you have any questions, please contact us.
