2026 Campus Race to Zero Waste

When: February 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6th, 12-1:30pm
Where: Student Center 2nd floor info table, in front of Cherry Street Market
Description: How much food do we waste each day at lunch at Seattle University? How many compostable to-go boxes are used in Cherry Street? Weigh the Waste is an opportunity to find out and think about how you can reduce your waste in the future! You'll also hear "Trash Talk" from our volunteers to help you figure out which items go into which waste bin.

Interested in volunteering at these events? Sign up to support Weigh the Waste and Trash Talk

When: February 18th and March 11th, 8:30am-12:30pm
Where: Bellarmine Turnaround
Description: Have too much "stuff"? Get your spring cleaning done early and bring in your dorm, home, or office items to SU for free recycling and donation!

Items Accepted: 

• Batteries: Single charge, multi-charge lithium and metal hydride, lead acid, alkaline  
• Books: Books of all kinds, in any condition
• Confidential Papers/Documents: Bring in paper bags or boxes- no plastic bags. Will be placed in secure containers for shredding.  
• Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs  
• Electronics: Computers/laptops, computer and server equipment, cell phones, TV’s, stereos, VHS/DVD players, etc.  
• Electronic Accessories: Power cords, cables, keyboards, mice, CD’s, DVDs, hard disks, chargers, etc. (Hard drives & storage devices will be wiped through a secure data destruction program.)
• Garments/Clothes: All clothes, uniforms, shoes  
• Machinery & Metal: All types of metals, lawn equipment, bikes, etc.  
• Office Supplies: Binders, pens, pencils, paper, etc.  
• Plastic Grocery Bags: Clean, dry bags stuffed into 1 bag & tied off  
• Styrofoam Blocks, Peanuts, and Other Packaging Materials  
• Printer Toner Cartridges: All colors, shapes and sizes

Items not accepted:
NO CHEMICALS, HAZARDOUS WASTE, MATTRESSES, OR FURNITURE 

Interested in volunteering for these events? Sign up to support Community Recycling Days

When: February 2nd-27th
Where: Lobbies of residence halls, 4th floor community room at Murphy Apartments, Hub Desk in Student Center, 2nd floor entrance to Lemieux Library
Description: Do you have old or broken electronics that you no longer use? Place them in our e-waste donation bins. Our team of professionals will properly dispose of e-waste for you, keeping hazardous material out of our landfills and oceans.

When: March 2nd-31st
Where: Lobbies of residence halls, 4th floor community room at Murphy Apartments, Hub Desk in Student Center, 2nd floor entrance to Lemieux Library
Description: Do you need to clear some space in your closet? Look no further than the clothing donation bins that will be on campus throughout the month of March.