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  • Plan Your Spring Cleanout With Zero Waste In Mind

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | March 25, 2026
    This spring, the Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) Recycling and Refuse Services team is ready to help faculty and staff turn your office cleanouts into a sustainability win. In 2024, we diverted more than six tons of hard cover books from the landfill, proof that your efforts really make a difference! Whether you’re clearing out storage, organizing your workspace, or tackling a big...
    Four red recycle bins lined up against a wall

  • New Compost Drop-Off Location Opens Near North Campus

    Jake Rahe | February 24, 2026
    Ohio State is pleased to announce the opening of a new compost drop-off location in the parking lot of the Northwood–High Building at 2231 N. High Street. This site is the newest addition to Ohio State’s compost drop-off program, bringing the total number of locations across campus to nine. Composting plays an important role in reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills. Organic materials...
    Compost buckets on table

  • Scarlet, Gray, and Green: Ohio State’s Race to Zero Waste Is On

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | February 4, 2026
    The Campus Race to Zero Waste is underway, and Ohio State is once again stepping up to compete with colleges and universities across the country. Over the next eight weeks, Buckeyes will work together to increase our landfill diversion rate and prove that sustainability is a team sport. This competition isn’t just about numbers. It’s about everyday actions adding up to real impact. Whether you’re...
    Campus Race to Zero Waste 2026 logo

  • In the News: Ohio State Sets the Standard for Zero Waste at College Football’s Biggest Stage

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | February 4, 2026
    The Ohio State University once again demonstrated that championship-level athletics and resource stewardship go hand in hand. Across seven home football games, Ohio State achieved a season waste diversion rate of 92.73 percent, surpassing its 90 percent zero-waste benchmark. More than 257,000 pounds of material were diverted from landfills through recycling, composting, and reuse, while just 20...
    Six student interns spell out O-H-I-O with their arms while standing inside Ohio Stadium.

  • Supporting Sustainable Operations Through Campus Waste Data

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | February 3, 2026
    The results are in from Facilities Operations and Development’s (FOD) 2025 Waste Characterization Study, which examined waste and recycling across Ohio State’s Columbus campus. This study was made possible through funding from Coca-Cola Consolidated, supporting the university’s ongoing resource stewardship efforts. The study revealed a clear opportunity: more than half of what is currently thrown...
    A view of a recycling bin where trash and a banana peel are seen.

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