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Campus Recycling Event

Join the Office of Sustainability and Environment Health & Safety on May 2 and 3 for FREE computer and electronics recycling days. This private event will provide UB faculty, staff and students an opportunity to recycle items from home for free. UB property will not be accepted.

Wednesday, May 2nd 11 am – 6 pm
Thursday, May 3rd 7 am – 1 pm
Center for Tomorrow Parking Lot

To review the complete list of acceptable items, please see below. Any questions should be directed to Erin Moscati at emoscati@buffalo.edu or 829-3535.
Download the flyer: PDF

Accepted materials include:
  • Computer devices
  • Monitors
  • Televisions
  • Networking devices
  • Printing devices
  • Audio/visual devices
  • Communication devices
  • Lab/test & measurement devices
  • Telecommunication devices
  • Power supplies
  • Microwaves
  • Wire/cabling
  • Computer hardware
  • Computer batteries
Materials NOT accepted:
  • Household hazardous waste
  • Liquids
  • Light bulbs
  • Lamps
  • Home appliances
  • Batteries
  • Gas powered equipment
  • Lawn equipment

Chief Sustainability Officer Position Created at UB 9/1

UB announced the creation of a new position: Chief Sustainability Officer. This new role will operate within the Division of University Life & Services, and will coordinate university-wide environmental efforts. Ryan McPherson has been appointed to the new role. Read the full story in the UB Reporter.