About WRR

About WRR

Established in 2001, Waste Reduction & Recycling (WRR) offers comprehensive waste management & educational services to the campus of NC State University.

Who We Are

By providing the following services in-house, WRR is able to provide data-driven impactful procedures, strategies, and programs to achieve our waste diversion goal of 70%:

 

Waste Management

  • Own & operate a fleet of vehicles to collect waste, recycling, compost, construction, & other materials generated on campus
  • Maintain over 200 outdoor waste-convenience sites
  • Provide specialized support for staff & departments
  • Offer onsite response teams to exceed customer needs

Equipment Services

  • Our CDL & Certified Operators support University departments and maintenance groups
  • Provide 24-hour, 365 days on-call emergency assistance
  • Lead inclement response for campus
  • Operate specialized equipment providing cost & time efficiencies

Outreach & Education

  • Engages students, staff, & community members in initiatives that promote leadership & service in sustainability
  • Develops tangible assets & communications to promote waste reduction on campus & beyond
  • Manages waste diversion programs for campus students, staff, & departments

Awards and Recognition

NC State is a leader in waste reduction and diversion.

Zero Waste Wolves

Carolina Recycling Association, 2020

 

Santos Mendez

NC State University Award for Excellence, 2020

 

Zero Waste Wolves

RecycleMania Case Study Competition, 2019

 

Zero Waste Wolfpack

Carolina Recycling Association, 2019

 

Wolf Pack-n-Give

City of Raleigh Environmental Award, 2019

 

Mary Paz Alvarez Valverde

NC State Green Brick Award, 2018

 

Zero Waste Wolfpack

City of Raleigh Environmental Award, 2018

 

Zero Waste Workplace

Carolina Recycling Association, 2018

 

Zero Waste Workplace

City of Raleigh Environmental Award, 2017

 

Food Recovery Network

NC State Green Brick Award, 2017

 

Zero Waste Workplace

NC State Green Brick Award, 2017

 

Derek Liles, Carter-Finley

NC State Green Brick Award, 2017

 

Waste Reduction Committee, NC State Stewards

NC State Green Brick Award, 2016

 

NC State

AASHE Stars, Gold, 2016

 

NC State

APPA Sustainability Award, 2014

 

Keith Smith

Green Brick Award, 2014

 

University Dining

City of Raleigh Pioneering Efforts Award, 2013

 

Dr. Jonathan Casper

NC State Green Brick Award, 2013

 

Jack Colby

City of Raleigh Legacy Award, 2012

 

Megan Cain

NC State Green Brick Award, 2011

 

Ariel Fugate

NC State Green Brick Award, 2010

 

Natalie Bunch

NC State Green Brick Award, 2009

 

Barry Olson

NC State Green Brick Award, 2008

 

Rhonda Sherman

NC State Green Brick Award, 2008

 

Heidi Bunn

NC State Green Brick Award, 2007

 

Jim Konowski

NC State Green Brick Award, 2007

 

Ryan Powell

NC State Green Brick Award, 2006

 

Nessa Stone

NC State Green Brick Award, 2004