Waste and recycling

As a university we are very passionate about reducing, reusing and recycling our waste. This webpage outlines the University of Kent waste and recycling system and provides information on the facilties, procedures and performance targets.

The Waste and Recycling Service Level Statement provides a comprehensive overview of the services offered.

For more information on our Waste and Recycling targets, aims and objectives please read our University of Kent Waste Strategy 2018-2021.

Read the user guide for the new Estates recycling hub.

The University has signed an agreement to incorporate the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals into its operations and the teaching curriculum it delivers. The Waste and Recycling team believe that goal 12 Responsbile Consumption and Production fits the aims of our team. To read more about the goals and how the University is incorporating these into our daily practices please visit the Sustainability webpages.

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Looking to recycle any furniture in your department @UniKentStaff? Please click on the link and have a look at what… https://t.co/4MLxfA1t6a

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Are you like me and in need of #recycling your batteries? We have a number of battery location points on campus whe… https://t.co/vjAmIMaBrI

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DYK black plastic and film cannot be recycled in your blue bin? Black plastic, cling film, carrier bags, crisp pack… https://t.co/NgF4BkKjXo

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@KentBSIS @UniKent Well done Estates 👊

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And another year has passed, how to reuse & recycle successfully on your departure

Can you believe that next Friday is the end of the 2018-2019 academic year! Where has this year gone?! #timeflies I definitely can't! It must be a sign that I am getting older when I can't believe how quickly time is passing by! Even though it has been a very stressful time for all the students (and I remember that vividly myself!) I'm writing this post to ask all of the students to please #reuse and #recycle...

10 June 2019

FareShare and why we should donate food

4 December 2018

Welcome back students!

19 September 2018

Pick March to find one true Environmental Goal for you!

7 March 2018

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And another year has passed, how to reuse & recycle successfully on your departure

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