Sustainability - Recycling

Materials Recycled at KSU

Batteries

KSU recycles nickel cadmium, nickel metal hybrid, lithium ion, and small sealed lead batteries on campus. Each department is responsible for bringing used batteries to the EHS Department.

Automotive Products

KSU recycles motor oil, tires, batteries, parts washer and anti-freeze from the vehicles that are serviced by Plant Operations. While these materials make up only a small percentage of the overall waste stream, they have a potentially devastating affect on the environment when disposed of improperly.

Automotive Batteries

KSU is currently utilizing the State Contract for automotive batteries disposal.

Tires

Greenman Technologies currently handles the recycling of tires generated by the university.

Parts Washer

The SmartWasher® is an aqueous-based, totally bioremediating parts cleaning system. The bioremediating process utilizes naturally occurring microbes, which eat oil, grease, and other contaminants. The system eliminates a waste stream from the campus profile.

Oil and Antifreeze

Atlanta Oil Services currently handles the recycling of oil generated by the university.

Pallets

Pallets are currently recycled using local outlets.

Flourescent Lamps/Ballast

Lamps/Ballast are currently being recycled via State Contract and other local companies.

Computer Monitors

KSU recycles monitors, CPUs, and keyboards through state surplus utilizing phone bids.