The TerraCycle It! project strives to prevent items that are not recyclable on campus, such as candy and snack wrappers and office supplies, from ending up in the landfill or contaminating the existing recycling. This pilot project will involve placing TerraCycle materials collection boxes at the UArizona Libraries (both Main and Science & Engineering), with CSF support, and then having the Libraries ship those boxes back to TerraCycle for proper recycling. An Office Supplies collection box and a Candy and Snack Wrapper collection box will be placed in public lobbies at each location, making them accessible to UArizona and Tucson community members. These bins will meet the need for alternative recycling methods for items that the Tucson recycling center cannot accept.
Additionally, signage will be displayed in the libraries via physical fliers and digital monitors to assist participants in sorting materials and avoiding contamination. The UA Libraries' regular engagement and communication with the Waste Reduction committee will ensure that contamination of these boxes is minimal or non-existent.
