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Waste Management

Waste and Recycling is one of the most visible areas of the sustainability agenda and demonstrates our commitment to staff, students and visitors. The Estates department is constantly working to reduce overall waste and to increase the percentage of our waste that is recycled through providing new facilities and promoting the recycling schemes available. We also endeavour to ensure all disposal is as local as possible.

Where can I recycle my waste?

You can find out how and where to recycle your waste by using the guide below. Unless otherwise stated this applies to both the Canterbury and Medway campuses. These disposal procedures have been prepared to ensure that the University complies with all relevant waste legislation, that materials are disposed of in a cost effective manner and in the most environmentally sound way (in accordance with the waste hierarchy). If your waste stream is not listed, or you are unsure about what to do, please email estatesfmcoordinator@kent.ac.uk.

Recycling Maps

Miscellaneous Recycling

Please click on the link below to open a map of the miscellaneous recycling facilities on the Canterbury campus.

Miscellaneous Recycling

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British Heart Foundation

Battery Bin

 

Did you know?

  • 1 recycled tin can would save enough energy to power a TV for 3 hours?
  • 1 recycled glass bottle would save enough energy for power a computer for 25 minutes?
  • 1 recycled plastic bottle would save enough energy to power a 60 watt light bulb for 3 hours?
  • 70% less energy is required to recycle paper compared with making it from raw materials? Here at the University of Kent we use recycled paper.
  • up to 80% of a vehicle can be recycled?
  • the largest lake in Britain could be filled with rubbish from the UK in just 8 months?

 

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Last Updated: 25/03/2020