Ohio University has set a goal of recycling 80% of all waste generated. Campus Recycling is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting and upgrading the recycling and solid waste at all campus buildings and grounds areas. Within these areas are 4,000 recycling units in residence halls consisting of 16,000 bins; 350 bins in apartments; and recycling containers in all offices and other areas in academic, administrative and support areas.
Recycle at Ohio University
Recycle at Ohio University
Bobcats Give Back
A Clothing & Food Drive
Help Local Families During This Holiday Season
From November 14th to December 9th, Campus Recycling & Zero Waste, Residence Life, and Sorority & Fraternity Life are combining efforts to create a food and clothing drive to help local families in Athens County. Donation bins will be in every residence hall, Greek house, and select academic buildings. Any nonperishable and sealed food, as well as gently used clothing, are donatable. Food donations will be provided to children in local schools through Athens County Children's Services. Other food donations will also be given to HAPCAP "Blessing Boxes". Clothing donations will be given to multiple nonprofit groups such as My Sister's Place and The Neighborhood.
Visiting Hours
Monday- 8:30am-3:30pm
Tuesday- 8:30am-11:30am
Wednesday- 8:30am-3:30pm
Thursday- 8:30am-11:30am
Friday- 8:30am-3:30pm
We are closed during weekends and major holidays. If our front doors are shut and locked, we are not accepting visitors at that time. Please do not drop off items unless approved by management.
Questions or concerns? Email recycle@ohio.edu