For more information about the University of Glasgow’s waste reduction, reuse and recycling projects please contact Ann Galbraith.
Email:
Ann Galbraith
Phone:
0141 566 4100
The University of Glasgow operates two systems for the recycling of Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE).Where individual departments have large quantities of high value WEEE to dispose of they request a collection from one of two designated WEEE collection contractors.
Until recently low value WEEE items such as kettles, calculators, desk lamps and toasters were disposed of through the residual waste stream. However, the University of Glasgow is now piloting a separate system for the collection and recycling of such items.
Low value WEEE items are placed in special recycling bins by the Estates and Buildings department. These bins are then emptied ‘on demand’ when they are full by one of the designated WEEE collection contractors.Glasgow University are also trying to encourage reuse between departments. They have set up a small ads system on their intranet where departments can offer redundant equipment to other departments. They also allow ads to be placed to request equipment or to offer personal items.
