Recycling & Composting
Our Ultimate Goal–Zero Waste
By promoting waste prevention through reuse and repair and waste recovery through recycling and composting, we hope to attain zero waste. Our current waste diversion rate is 73% and climbing! Caring for our environment is an integral part of Agnes Scott's commitment to living honorably.
Agnes Scott offers single-stream recycling throughout campus. Single stream makes it easy for you to recycle since all materials go into one container—no sorting required!
Recyclable Items:
- Plastics #1-7
- Paper
- Magazines
- Aluminum cans
- Glass
- Cardboard
- Newspaper/phone books
Plastic bags and plastic films are still recyclable, but must be taken to the collection bin in Alston or the Office of Sustainability in Bullock G-08.
For a complete list of recyclables, contact the Office of Sustainability at sustainability@agnesscott.edu.
Recycling Locations:
Use the blue bins or bins with blue bags located throughout campus.
Agnes Scott offers composting in dining facilities, residence halls and during events. By composting, you can significantly reduce the amount of waste that we send to the landfill.
Compostable Items:
- All food: meat, bones, dairy, fish, poultry, vegetables, produce, herbs, breads, grains, pasta, fruits, pizza, tofu, tea bags, coffee grounds
- Waxed paper products
- Used paper plates and napkins
Composting Locations:
Composting bins are available in Evans, Walters, Winship, Hopkins and the theme houses.
Electronics Recycling
If you have college-owned, broken electronic equipment, you can take it to the ITS office in Walters Hall for recycling. All other small electronics can be brought to the Office of Sustainability to be recycled with Decatur's electronics recycling days in March and October.
Other Items
Not sure how to dispose of a particular item? The Office of Sustainability is glad to help! Contact us with your recycling, composting and waste questions at sustainability@agnesscott.edu.