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Reduction and Recycling
Pass on Plastics
Started in 2019.
In 2015 Black Hawk County’s Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) was 166,314 tons.
Allen College generates approximately 56 tons of waste a year.
Of this it is estimated that 14,400 pounds is plastic waste.
The Pass on Plastics program resulted in a 55% reduction of plastics waste.
55% Reduction of plastics waste.
33% Increase in plastics recycling.
Pass on Plastics II
Focused on the continuation of reducing overall plastic consumption and increasing plastic recycling rates.
Our goal is to:
Reduce plastic waste an additional 15% or 2,160 pounds.
Increase plastics recycling rates an additional 10% for an increase of 1,600 pounds.
To help accomplish this Allen College will:
Add (2) single-stream recycling units to McElroy Hall.
Add recycling bins to the outdoor patios in McElroy Hall and Barrett Forum.
Replace the outdoor metal benches and tables with recycled picnic tables and benches.
How can you help:
Cut down on your waste!
Bring a refillable water bottle to campus for use. Water bottle filling stations are located in:
McElroy Hall
Barrett Forum
Gerard Hall – 1st and 2nd floor
Allen Hospital DPT 5th floor lab
The breaks rooms have reusable dishes, cups and cutlery for usage.
Separate your garbage
Bins are located across campus for cans and bottles that can be redeemed.
Single stream recycling stations are in Winter Hall and Barrett Forum and being added to McElroy Hall.
Separate items that can be recycled by:
Plastic Bags & Sacks
Styrofoam
Cardboard, paper, tin and aluminum
Get Involved!
Become a member of the Allen College Student Ambassador Green Committee.
Organize a campus wide donation drive for charitable organizations.
On America Recycles Day, November 15, plan on bringing any unwanted items to your local recycling center.
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 by helping with a community or campus clean up event.