Community Reuse Days - Spring 2013

Spring might be a little late, but Community Reuse Days is always right on time! Get into Spring Cleaning mode to clear out some space in your garage, attic, and basement, as we give the entire MSU community a green option for getting rid of unwanted items.

During Earth Week (starting on Earth Day), we will be collecting all reusable and recyclable items from faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Collections will be be Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26 from 7am to 3pm, as well as Saturday, April 27 from 9am to 1pm. The week will end with special Public Sale hours (featuring items from Morrill Hall) on Saturday from 9am to 2pm.

Documents for destruction (confidential shred), electronics, and more will be accepted at no charge. Typical items include appliances, media, decorations, knick knacks, sporting equipment, apparel, and furniture (no mattresses please). Items received at the event will be recycled, resold, or donated to a non-profit organization. As with everything we collect, the landfill is always a last resort.

Proceeds from re-sold items support the Center’s continuing increase of materials collected from campus and the community. As a result of past Community Reuse Days, we’ve been able to expand recycling opportunities of colored glass (all colors now accepted) at the Recycling Drop-off Center and implement a pilot polystyrene (Styrofoam) recycling program on campus. We are currently looking into solutions for recycling alkaline batteries.

Donations will be accepted at the north dock of the MSU Surplus Store & Recycling Center from 7am to 3pm from Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26 and 9am to 1pm Saturday, April 27. More details can be found on our website.

E-cycleMania

This year’s RecycleMania competition includes a month long collection of electronics, similar to last year. There is a slight change, however, as we are able to collect both university-owned and personal e-waste from the community.

MSU students, faculty and staff can drop off electronic waste March 4-8 at the Surplus Store from 7:00am -3:30pm. Unloading assistance provided at the overhead door on the north side of the building facing the Recycling Drop Off Center.

Buildings on campus can host their own electronic collection between March 4-29. Email recycle@msu.edu for more information. Currently scheduled collections include:

Physical Plant, March 1-22

Berkey Hall, March 14-15 and 21-22

Angell Hall, March 18-23

Olds Hall, March 20-21