In fiscal year 2006, 4,627 tons of material was removed from the waste stream and recycled or processed for energy recovery, resulting in a 56% recycling rate. Due to the success of the Office of Waste Management's programs, UMass Amherst avoided $275,000 in disposal charges.
| Solid Waste & Recycling (Tons) |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
| Solid Waste Total |
3,379 |
3,486 |
3,577 |
| Recycling Total * |
4,016 |
4,281 |
4,572 |
*Specifics on recycling data can be provided
In addition, the campus' Print Services estimates that 60% of the paper it uses is recycled.
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