Recycling is an essential component of UMW’s commitment to sustainability. On Tuesday, March 4, as a part of RecycleMania 2014, we will host a Community Shred Event for confidential document disposal, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the William Street lot. To access complete instructions and pick-up schedule, go to http://sustainability.umw.edu/initiatives/waste-reduction/recycling9/recyclemania/annual-shred-event. The date for the Shred Event has changed from March 6, which is now a UMW holiday.
Please note these important dates:
Friday, Feb. 28 A work request must be submitted by 4 p.m. and include:
- Material amounts (estimated number of boxes or bags)
- Location
- Responsible person: Person on site to verify the correct materials, we will not pick-up materials without verification
Monday, March 3 Landscape and Grounds staff will pick up materials according to schedule.
RM-3 Records Destruction form must be taped to materials.
Materials must be in boxes or bags, boxes will not be returned.
Items accepted include: Office paper-based material, small metal fasteners such as paperclips and staples
Please remove 3-ring binders, hardcover books, newspapers, magazines, plastic objects, metal objects or electronic media such as CDs and DVDs.
The UMW Shred Event also is open to local businesses and area residents who may deliver their materials to the William Street lot on Tuesday, March 4. There is a 5-box limit per vehicle. Materials will be accepted between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., or until the truck is full, whichever occurs first.
If you have questions about the event, contact Joni Wilson, director of Landscape and Grounds at jwilson@umw.edu.
