Recycling and Waste
None of our main waste at the 四虎影院 goes to landfill.
To continue to reduce, reuse and recycle the waste we create at the University, we need your help too. Make sure you're making the most of the waste facilities across campus by reading the information below.
This information applies only to bins on campus. Other services are operated by the .
52%
of main waste at the university was recycled in 2022/23.
19.5 tonnes
of waste was reused through the WarpIt system.
Over 拢110,000
has been saved through using the WarpIt scheme.
Zero, zilch, nada
None of our main waste generated at the University goes to landfill.
Over 1,500,000 cups
Saved from being disposed of by the YORCUP scheme (since 2019).
Over 拢136,026.75
Raised by the latte levy to be reinvested in sustainable initiatives.
Where to put your waste
Check out our waste guide for the best ways to dispose of your unwanted items on campus.
Donate, reuse and recycle
Before you throw an unwanted item away, consider whether it鈥檚 something that could be donated or reused. If that鈥檚 not an option, recycle it if possible.
The WarpIt Reuse Scheme
If you鈥檙e a member of staff, advertise your department鈥檚 unwanted goods and furniture on the . You can also use it to source items for your department.
Donation banks
British Heart Foundation donation banks are located at every college, so that you can donate clothes and other small items.