How can my department recycle e-waste?
- For department e-waste please visit Public Safety’s e-waste page and fill out the online form.
- For personal e-waste, we encourage you to check your local municipalities website or take your e-waste to Best Buy (or other vendors), especially for bigger items such as televisions. You can find your closest drop-off location at earth911.com.
How can my department recycle hazardous, chemical, biological, and infectious wastes?
- The management of these waste streams is conducted through Environmental Health and Safety.
- Download and print our signage on types of hazardous waste here.
- For more information, please contact public-safety-ehs.group@lafayette.edu
How can my department recycle ink cartridges?
- Lafayette College recycles ink cartridges through our partnership with WB Mason. Simply follow the steps below:
- Put used ink cartridges (any brand is fine) into an empty cardboard box
- When the box is full, seal and label it “Recycled Toners/Ink”
- When a WB Mason driver makes a delivery, ask them to take the box and they will return it to the facility for recycling.
- Download and print our signage for ink cartridges here. You can post this sign above your collection box.
- For more information, contact chris.knibbs@wbmason.com or view the Lafayette ink cartridge infographic
How can my department recycle K-Cups?
- While the program has officially ended, Keurig is still accepting prepaid boxes from their former recycling program. The Office of Sustainability has a limited supply of these boxes. While supplies last, email sustainability@lafayette.edu to get one for your department. Download and print our signage for k-cup collection here.
- K-Cups can now be recycled in normal recycling streams if emptied and cleaned.
How can my department participate in the Sustainable Office Program?
Lafayette’s Sustainable Office Program helps departments and offices at Lafayette measure the impact of their office operations and provide recommendations to improve year-over-year. Offices will receive a certification for their participation and have the opportunity to recertify as improvements are implemented.
Click here to learn more about creating a greener workspace with the Sustainable Office Program.
How can my department get Green Events Certified?
The Green Events Certification (GEC) initiative, led by the Office of Sustainability, encourages event hosts to integrate sustainability into their programming by promoting practical, impactful changes at both on- and off-campus events.
Visit the Green Events Certification website to learn more about how your office or department can participate.
For any questions or to request a consultation on sustainable events from the Office of Sustainability, reach out to sustainability@lafayette.edu.
How can my department participate in the Green Labs Program?
By participating in Lafayette’s Green Labs Program, teaching and research labs across campus can take action to reduce their resource consumption and drive forward a culture of sustainability at Lafayette.
This voluntary self-guided program presents labs with a checklist of sustainability-focused actions they can incorporate into both planning and day-to-day of lab operations. Learn more here.
How can my department recycle writing utensils?
- Pens, pencils, highlighters and other writing utensils can be collected in any bin of your choice (cardboard box, plastic bin, etc.). Download and print our signage to post above your collection box here.
- Once your bin or box is full, bring the contents to Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center 203 and place them in the large TerraCycle box for recycling.
