Here is a list of the campus Recycling Events that take place throughout the year. For questions or more information, please contact us at (757) 683-3005. If you are interested in volunteering at an event, please submit a Volunteer Interest Form.
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This day on November 15th encourages Americans to make more sustainable choices and commit to recycling on a personal and community level. Make the pledge with us!
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Residential areas on campus compete in a month-long weigh-in to see how much recyclables they can collect. The team with the highest total weight wins!
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Every spring ODU participates in the intercollegiate recycling competition "Campus Race to Zero Waste". We need every Monarch's participation to win!
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The faculty and staff from each of the University's colleges compete to recycle the most per capita!
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During RecycleMania, Greek organizations compete in teams to see who can collect the most recyclable materials for Greek Week.
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Recycle your cycle or donate it! Bike ODU accepts bicycle donations year-round. Donations help support bicycle programs on campus.
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During Recycleathon, Student Residents are divided to compete in a ONE DAY weigh-in to see how much recyclables they can collect per capita.
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On Earth Day, the campus community is asked to bring their confidential documents to Facilities Management for professional shredding services.
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It's cardboard chaos! Once you’ve finished unpacking, we’d like you to think GREEN and recycle any boxes or other recyclable materials you have.
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Don't dump it! - Donate it! End-of-Year Donation Areas are set up in every Residence Hall for students moving out to donate unwanted items.
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