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Colleges & Universities
In colleges and universities, effective waste and recycling management is vital. It involves diverse collection areas like outdoors, hallways, cafeterias, campus housing, and lecture halls, each with specific capacity, fire code, and aesthetic considerations.
To ensure usability, recycling bins should maintain consistency across these areas, offering durability and low maintenance. Additionally, they play a role in conveying a commitment to sustainability initiatives.
Managing waste and recyclables for a College or University Campus is a very important role. There are many different areas for collection: outdoors, hallways, cafeterias, campus housing and lecture halls. Each of these areas has different requirements such as capacity, fire code regulations and of course esthetics.
At Envyrozone we have been building public space recycling containers for 15 years. We understand the rigors of high traffic areas on indoor and outdoor furnishings especially when it comes to waste and recyclables collection. These units need to be attractive, easy to service and they need to be easy for the people to understand which stream to place their waste.
As we manufacture our own products we can provide off the shelf items, customized versions of existing containers or build something for you completely new specifically designed for your application. We work with Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Painted steel, Wood, Laminates, 3D laminates and solid surface materials to create high end looking products.
Case Studies
Property Management Customer Experience – Rowan University
Rowan University is a medium-sized public university, established in 1923, and located in Glassboro southern New Jersey. Its enrollment consists of roughly 10, 270 students, with approximately 3,000 of those living on campus in one of their 8 residence halls, 3 apartment complexes, and townhouse complex. These students pursue their degrees in 36 undergraduate majors, seven teacher certification programs, 26 master’s degree programs and a doctorate in educational leadership. US News & World Report ranks Rowan University in the “Top Tier” of Northern Regional Universities. Kaplan included the University in “The Unofficial, Biased Insider’s Guide to the 320 Most Interesting Colleges.” Also, Kiplinger’s named Rowan University one of the “100 Best Buys in Public Colleges and Universities” and the Princeton Review included Rowan in the latest edition of “The Best Northeastern Colleges.” In many ways Rowan University is a constantly growing entity. Recent campus improvements include the construction of the University townhouses, Science Hall, Education Hall and the Samuel H. Johnes Innovation Center, the first building within the South Jersey Technology Park at Rowan University. Rowan University has a young, ambitious sustainability program which has earned 7 awards for environmental initiatives since 2006.
The Requirements
Rowan University is located close to a recycling facility that does most of the separation of recyclables. However, due to the relatively early stages in the evolution of most states’ recycling programs, the nature of their mandate could change at any moment. Rowan University’s need for differing streams to accept waste items was unique in that it needed to be able to adapt the receptacles to reflect any changes made in the recyclables the plant would accept. Furthermore, Rowan University’s Resource Manager John Imperatore was conscious of the efforts of his staff to keep the campus clean. Not wanting to add an extra burden to their workload was a high priority on his list of requirements.
The Solution
John Imperatore was impressed with how closely Envyrozone worked with Rowan University to accommodate its needs. To solve the problem of uncertain waste requirements at the recycling facility Envyrozone decided to employ a two stream painted steel model with redesigned portals so that trash could be redirected, or the openings could be restricted. The durability and water resistance of the steel model also impressed his staff. As an added bonus, the unit proved resistant to animals that normally would be drawn to disturb the contents of standard waste receptacles. Envyrozone designed the unit so the door would open to the side, swinging out of the way for easy access to the internal bins. This allowed the bins to be pulled out rather than lifted out, easing the lifting requirements of the University’s maintenance staff. The front panels of the receptacles were used to advertise the campus’ “One Card” campaign, another innovation on the Rowan University Campus that allows students to use one card for all their on-campus interactions. All 31 units deployed on campus also display the Rowan University logo. Imperatore is pleased that these units not only save money on landfill fees but also announce to the student body that Rowan University is invested in the future of renewable resources.
Our Other Industry Solutions
At Envyrozone, we're not just building recycling containers; we're shaping cleaner, more sustainable public spaces. Join us in our mission to make recycling easy, attractive, and efficient for everyone.
Contact us today to discuss your unique recycling needs, and let us create the perfect solution for you. Together, we'll make a positive impact on our environment, one container at a time.
Cities & Parks
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Colleges & Universities
In colleges and universities, effective waste and recycling management is vital. It involves diverse collection areas, each with specific capacity, fire code, and aesthetic considerations. Additionally, they play a role in conveying a commitment to sustainability initiatives. Read more.
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Teams & Stadiums
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Transit
Transit authorities worldwide are worried about unwanted items being placed in trash and recycling bins. Envyrozone offers a range of clear view recycling containers that act as a deterrent and make it easy to spot any unwanted items if placed inside. Read more.
