Toolbox
Adobe Acrobat Reader or Microsoft Word are required to open these documents, which are provided by some of our member campuses as examples. When possible they are available in more than one format for you to download so you may read, modify, and/or print them as needed.
Operations
Bid Specifications for Cardboard System - UCB: PDF (60 KB), DOC (26 KB)
Bid Language for Demolition subcontractors - UCB: PDF (66 KB), DOC (26 KB)
Contamination Letter - UCB: PDF (41 KB), DOC (21 KB)
Contract for Material Sales - UCB: PDF (83 KB), DOC (48 KB)
Policy/Procedures for Biowaste - UCB: PDF (214 KB), DOC (139 KB)
Building Proctor Manual - CSU: PDF (56 KB), DOC (27 KB)
List of Recyclables Collected - CSU: PDF (52 KB), DOC (24 KB)
RFP for Composting Services - CSU: PDF (68 KB), DOC (27 KB)
Trash Audit Form - Fort Lewis: PDF (62 KB), DOC (44 KB)
The Dumpster Surveys are a great way to assess how much garbage your campus is creating. By tracking the amount of garbage in dumpsters before they are dumped, you can see which dumpsters are being dumped too often for the amount of trash they collect. We were able to save Fort Lewis College almost $13,000 in one year by cutting back on the number of dumping days. This form serves as a template for collecting the data you need. Fill in the information that is applicable to your school.
Management/Administration
Establishing and Expanding Campus Recycling Operations - UCB: PDF (29 KB)
The Director of CU Recycling, Jack DeBell, prepared this presentation as a faculty member of the Association for Physical Plant Administrators (APPA). The outline of his presentation addresses steps for establishing or expanding campus recycling programs. The Resources section includes contact information for numerous agencies and organizations.
Local Networking - Fort Lewis: PDF (44 KB), DOC (21 KB)
The Local Networking Letter is an example of how to find local outlets for your recyclables. This letter was an important step in the process of gaining access to a regional recycling facility.
Overview of Recycling Programs - Fort Lewis: PDF (47 KB), DOC (21 KB)
The Recycling Program Organization is the Mission Statement of Fort Lewis College's Waste Reduction Program. It gives a brief overview of our program and how we started it, and it can be seen as a success story to share with administration when starting your own program.
Program Description - Colorado College: PDF (123 KB), DOC (59 KB)
Program Assessment - Fort Lewis: PDF (47 KB), DOC (21 KB)
The Waste Program Assessment is a list of questions that can help evaluate the effectiveness of current waste reduction/solid waste programs and help you to decide areas on which to focus.
Promotions
Environmental Impact Report - UCB: PDF (130 KB)
Environmental Impact Conversions - UCB: PDF (47 KB), DOC (21 KB)
Consolidated Fact Sheet - UCB: PDF (65 KB), DOC (25 KB)
Academic Opportunities - UCB: PDF (55 KB), DOC (31 KB)
CU Recycling Summary presentation - UCB: PDF (1.94 MB)
Recycling Brochure - CSU: PDF (474 KB), DOC (2.73 MB)
Student Brochure - Colorado College: PDF (68 KB), DOC (33 KB)
Program Development
Composting Guide: PDF (441 KB)
The Governor’s Office of Energy Management and Conservation (OEMC) teamed with the University of Colorado to advance food waste composting in the state of Colorado. CU-Boulder received funding from OEMC to determine and recommend how to handle this challenging part of the waste stream. From this effort came the “Colorado Food Waste Composting Guide,” which is now available here. The planning guide is designed specifically for Colorado institutions, enabling them to choose the best method of composting. Information about the State’s regulatory framework, equipment vendors and existing composting operations is also included in the Guide.
Request to Buy Recyclable Products - CSU: PDF (68 KB), DOC (29 KB)
