Centralized Waste

Centralized waste bins have three streams consisting of compost, recycling, and landfill. The bins are installed in strategic locations giving occupants the proper disposal options every time they have waste to dispose of. The program will replace all existing trash and recycle bins and remove deskside bins. Building occupants will need to take their waste to a communal waste station.

Do:

• Separate Waste
• Check for “compostable” label

Don’t:

• Throw a container with food in the compost.(separate container and food)
•  Move bins–These bins have been placed to adhere to Fire Life and Safety protocols and must stay in place to keep the building compliant.
•  Stack items on top of bins

These bins are not for:

• Events (25+ people)
• Luncheons/meetings/pizza parties
• Office cleanouts
• Books

Trash

• Brought to a transfer station and then to a landfill (if recycling or compost is placed in the trash it DOESN’T get separated).

Recycle

• Goes to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
• Here all of the items are separated into their respective category

Compost

• Compost is used for feedstock, soil, and mulch
• Collected and brought to an industrial compost facility (Agromin)

Why are desk-side bins being removed?

• Increases diversion
• Makes us conscious of our waste
• Waste will no longer sit in individual offices for multiple days
• Everyone has access to compost

Employee well being

• Research shows we should move around three minutes for every 30-60 minutes of staying stationary
• Encourages short screen breaks
• Helps reduce long periods of sitting still

• The only thing changing are the waste bins. All other Aramark duties are remaining the same. Review the FPM Guide to Services for a list of Aramark services.
• Aramark Services: https://issuu.com/uscfpm/docs/fpm-guide-to-services/36?fr=sODI1MzQzNTEyOTU
• Aramark Related Questions? Contact Randy Bergdahl bergdahl@usc.edu

Please contact the Customer Resource Center (CRC) to create a work order for Aramark (items under 20lbs) or Special Services (items over 20lbs)

UPC: (213) 740-6833

HSC: (323) 442-1000

Work orders need to be created for the following
reasons:

• Events (25+ people)
• Luncheons/meetings/pizza parties
• Office cleanouts
• Books
• Large packaging/items that don’t fit into bin openings

If you have other questions please contact us:

 

Centralized Waste Program and other Zero Waste questions? Contact –  Zwaste@usc.edu

Aramark related questions? Contact – Randy Bergdahl bergdahl@usc.edu

• Bins will be placed with 44” of clearance for ADA & fire safety

• Containers shall be provided for the collection/separation of trash, recycle and compost, until such waste materials are removed from the premises and disposed of in a proper manner.