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Eliminate trash and recycling services from private offices, cubicles, and open-space offices. In this model, occupants empty their own trash and recycling into common-area bins (receptacles located in kitchens, hallways, etc.). This same practice is already in place for compostables. Given the size of the UC Davis campus (1,200 buildings) and the time needed by Custodial Services to empty thousands of office bins, this reduction results in a savings of $2,672,868 per year. This change does not impact classrooms, labs, restrooms, and other public/common areas.
In January/February 2025, solicit input and gain approval from campus senior leadership to eliminate trash and recycling services from private offices, cubicles, and open-space offices. Meet with key stakeholders and solicit input. Write/design communications and make other preparations for the transition, including purchasing and placing additional receptacles for common spaces. Select initial buildings for change over and eliminate the service in these buildings in April 2025. Complete change in all buildings before end of fiscal year 2024/25.
