The second annual Cram and Scram collection will be from May 13-29, 2009!
In May 2008, the Recycling Task Force began the first annual Cram and Scram Reuse Program. Twenty-six student volunteers, led by Ashley Langer '09, collected recyclables and reusable materials, reducing waste by 28 percent.
Volunteers collected:
8.83 tons of books,
7.84 tons of paper group recycling, and
4.30 tons of container group recycling, which were sent to the Oneida-Herkimer Recycling Center.
1169 pounds of kitchen items and toys and 2181 pounds of clothing went to the Salvation Army
1271 pounds of bedding went to the Steven Swan Humane Society
642 pounds of food went to the Clark's Mills Food Pantry
Three tractor-trailer loads of dorm furnishings and electronics, including futons, rugs, refrigerators, microwaves, lamps, shelving, chairs, kitchen supplies, and couches, were stored over the summer.
On August 26 -27, Recycling Task Force Volunteers sold the dorm furnishings to incoming students in the first Cram and Scram sale, which took place in North Lot from 10-4 each day. The sale was a huge success and we are happy that this is now an annual event!
FACT:
Hamilton pays $72.15 for every ton of garbage we produce in the community, but disposing of recyclables is free. Please reduce, reuse, and recycle whenever possible!
UPDATE:
Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority has recently changed its recycling guidelines and no longer accepts plastic #6, which includes Styrofoam containers, Solo cups, most plastic cups, and Opus cups.
TIPS:
The container group includes plastics #1-5 (look on the bottom of most containers for the recycling symbol).
Cups from McEwen and the Diner are not recyclable! Commons cups (only the ones that have "Bon Appetit" on the side) are recyclable if they are rinsed out.
Use the blue bin in your room or office to make recycling easier.
Use a travel mug or water bottle instead of paper cups.
