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Our office has worked hard to implement waste reduction programs to allow you to have an easier time being sustainable on campus influenced by the 5Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Rot and Recycle.
Here are some waste management and reduction initiatives that you can take note of around Laurier:
At Laurier, to simplify the waste sorting process, we offer commingled recycling, meaning all recyclable materials are mixed in the same bin, collected and then sorted at a separate location. Laurier uses a combination of sorting stations and moloks on campus to maximize efficiency.
Each building on the Waterloo and Brantford campuses are equipped with waste sorting stations to sort recyclables, organics, and landfill (garbage). The campus grounds are also equipped with moloks – larger installations which are 60% underground to minimize smell, improve aesthetic, and reduce emissions from waste haulers.
Sometimes it’s difficult to determine what goes where, with many students coming from other cities that have differing waste sorting rules. The Region of Waterloo and the City of Brantford both offer resources to help you make the right decision and prevent contamination.
Some waste is not fit to enter the main sorting options and requires specialized disposal such as e-waste and batteries.
You can do your part in diverting e-waste from landfills by properly disposing them once they've reached end-of-life.
Waterloo campus drop-off locations:
Brantford campus drop-off location:
E-waste accepted include: computers, data switches, hard drives, laptops, media tapes, monitors, printers, print cartridges, and servers.
Don't throw your batteries in the garbage. Recycle them instead! When batteries end up in landfills, toxic materials can enter the waste stream and harm the environment.
We've made it easy for you by offering several locations on campus where you can recycle your batteries.
Waterloo campus:
Brantford campus:
Contact Us:
E:
sustainability@wlu.ca
T:
548.889.4236
Office Location: 202 Regina St, R101, Waterloo ON