Pratt has transitioned from Single Stream Solid Waste Mgmt. to Single Stream Recycling, (co-mingled), Solid Waste Mgmt. This has been prompted by NYC Regulations.
We need your help with on campus sorting so that we can maintain our previous high recycling/reuse percentages which were approximately 90%.
Please read the information below and follow the signs on the trash cans.
If you have questions, please contact – Residence Halls – RA; Non residence Halls – Facilities – X 3579.
Thank you very much.
Old System – Single Stream Solid Waste Mgmt. – 1 Bin
On Campus Sorting NOT Required
New System – Single Stream Recycling, (co-mingled) – 2 Bins
On Campus Sorting Required
Recycling – Clear Bags; Trash – Black Bags
Cardboard is Recycled – Large Boxes to be Collapsed
| Recycling | Trash |
| RECYCLING – clear bags | TRASH – black bags |
| Plastic – bottles | Food waste |
| Glass – bottles | Soiled food containers/bags |
| Metal – cans, foil | Foam, plastic bags/wrap |
| Paper – office, newspaper | Plant waste |
| Cardboard | Broen furniture |
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS
Pratt Institute has changed its solid waste management systems to improve sustainability and comply with local regulations. Listed below is a summary of the procedures.
Single Stream Recycling – 2 Bins – On-campus Sorting Required
The system is referred to as ‘single stream recycling.’ As such, all waste is sorted into the following categories, with appropriate signage and bag colors.
- Single stream recycling – plastic, glass, metal, paper, cardboard – clear bags
- Garbage, trash – all other material except electronic waste or paint based – black bags
- Organic waste – material from food prep and post dining – currently trash – black bags; we will be evaluating cafeteria and student dining in the next year
- Yard Waste – grass clippings, tree branches etc. – small amounts – black bags
Larger amounts such as leaves and major clippings – separate container - Electronic waste – place on Steuben East dock or call Facilities for pick up.
RESIDENCE HALL SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
215 WRH – Students separate in their rooms
- plastic, glass, metal, paper, cardboard – blue bin – clear bags
- all trash – separate bag – black
Students place bags in chutes:
- 1 chute for Recycling – plastic, glass, metal, paper, cardboard – clear bags
- 1 chute for garbage – black bags
Cct, Stabile, Elj, Pantas – Students separate in their rooms
- plastic, glass, metal, paper, cardboard – blue bins – clear bags
- all other – trash – black bag
Students bring bags to dumpsters and place in correct dumpster
- recycling to recycling dumpster
- trash/garbage to trash dumpster
100 Grand – Students separate in their rooms
- plastic, glass, metal, paper, cardboard – blue bins – clear bags
- all other – trash – black bag
Students bring bags to large containers and place in correct container:
- recycling to recycling dumpster
- trash/garbage to trash dumpster
Facilities takes large containers to correct dumpster
ACADEMIC AND ADMIN BUILDINGS – SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
BUILDINGS
Offices and Classrooms
- Faculty, staff, students place recyclables in Recycling container – clear bag
- All food and other waste goes into Trash container – black bag
- Facilities removes Recycling and Trash to the correct large container/dumpster
Common Areas – Galleries, Corridors, etc.
Faculty, staff, students and guests place:
- recyclables in ‘recycle’ containers – clear bags
- Trash in trash/garbage containers – black bags
Facilities removes recycle and trash and brings to correct large container/dumpster
CAFETERIAS AND SATELLITE FOOD AREAS
Cafeteria and Pizza Gallery
Faculty, staff, students and guests place:
- recyclables in ‘recycle’ containers – clear bags
- Trash in trash/garbage containers – all food and contaminated ware – black bags
AVI removes recycle and trash and brings to correct large container/dumpster
Grounds
Faculty, staff, students and guests place:
- recyclables in ‘recycle’ containers
- Trash in trash/garbage containers – all food and contaminated ware
Facilities removes recycle and trash and brings to correct large container or dumpster
Grounds – Facilities – Major mowing and major leaf clean ups – special containers
Construction, or Special Cleanouts
Please call Facilities for special instructions
Note – no construction or special cleanouts are to be placed in any dumpster without prior Facilities approval.