Waste reduction

UM values the positive impacts of composting and is in the process of implementing a multi-phase plan to introduce new organics collection infrastructure in hallways across all buildings at the University. These bins accept the following materials:

• Any animal and non-animal food scraps including bones, dairy, fruits, vegetables, eggshell, bread, nut shells, cereal, coffee grounds and filters, tea leaves and paper tea bags, parchment paper, paper towel
• Leaves, cut plants, bird feed, ash and charcoal, wood
• Shredded paper, food-soiled paper and cardboard, black and white newspaper
• Compostable packaging, dishware, bags (not biodegradable)

Fort Garry Campus locations

Please visit the UMToday article for more information.

Facts and figures

• All Dining Service locations collect pre-consumer orgaincs
• 58,701 kilograms of compost collected since July 2019

Outcomes

• Removing 81,000 kilograms of CO2 from the air
• Driving 323,573 fewer kilometres
• Planting 1,339 tree seedlings and having them grow for 10 years

Composting from home

Read about what you can do at home, whether or not you have a backyard

• How to compost from home
• Let’s talk waste: composting

Blue bins are located in each building to accommodate mixed container recycling. Plastic bottles #1-5 and #7 are accepted. Paper and cardboard products are also accepted. Single-use coffee cups must be thrown in landfill bins.

The ReShop is an internal exchange service to reuse office furniture at the UM. You are able to post items in your department you are looking to dispose of, or you can browse listings to find something your office is in need of such as file cabinets, desks or tables, bookcases, magazine racks, room dividers and an assortment of other office furnishings.

Visit the UM Re-Shop online

Location:
149 Helen Glass Centre
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 

An electronic waste program is available for UM staff and faculty. To recycle UM-owned assets, please complete the data destruction form.

• Data Destruction Form

When you have toner for recycling, please submit an online maintenance request. Label the problem as 'general services --> waste management'.

Submit a maintenance request

Items not in one of the above-listed categories must be disposed of in a landfill bin. Common items include candy wrappers, chip bags, single-use coffee cups and lids, tin foil and soiled containers.