Our Impact
Our Impact
Waste Reduction & Recycling tracks and manages the majority of waste disposal streams that are generated from NC State University. This data collection allows WRR to better manage the waste disposal processes on campus and also work with generators to reduce their waste.
NC State University views waste as a potential loss of resources that would otherwise have economic and environmental benefits.
The university set a goal to achieve a 70% waste diversion rate as outlined in the Sustainability Strategic Plan by 2022. NC State currently diverts 55% of its total generated waste from everyday campus operations. This rate does not include the many construction projects on campus. Here is a look at NC State’s waste from our most recent fiscal year, July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022:
3,232,900
Pounds of Recycling, Including:
Paper
13,880 lbs.
Shredded Paper
32,660 lbs.
Cardboard
148,660 lbs.
Mixed Recycling
1,759,660 lbs.
Scrap Metal
530,900 lbs.
Electronics
185,320 lbs.
Plastic Film
3,280 lbs.
Toner & Printer Cartridges
3,500 lbs.
Tires
27,240 lbs.
C&D
331,620 lbs.
WE Recycle
52,120 lbs.
EH&S Materials
97,180 lbs.
Batteries
23,300 lbs.
Mattresses
2,500 lbs.
Rigid Plastic
21,100 lbs.
4,495,700
Pounds of Organics Diverted, Including:
Animal Bedding
715,600 lbs.
Yardwaste
2,537,840 lbs.
Food Waste & Cooking Oil
1,242,240 lbs.
544,260
Pounds of Reuse, Including:
Wolf Pack-n-Give
35,440 lbs.
University Surplus
418,920 lbs.
Pallets
74,280 lbs.
Other Projects
8,100 lbs.
Howling Cow Ice Cream
7,500 lbs.
7,799,140
Pounds of Waste-to-Landfill, Including:
Solid Waste
5,524,260 lbs.
Medical Waste
572,500 lbs.
Wolf Pack-n-Give
109,340 lbs.