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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
The University of Manitoba is committed to reducing the amount of waste produced and disposed of on campus.
We strive toward zero waste by educating the community, supporting source reduction efforts and optimizing waste sorting, collection, diversion and disposal to minimize negative environmental, social and economic impacts.
To achieve this vision and address the main challenges related to waste reduction and management, a UM Waste Reduction and Management Plan is being created to reduce our waste impact both operationally and through community behaviour.
A set of draft goals and actions have been created and we will solicit our community’s help to determine our priorities.
There are a number of ways we can help to reduce waste as part of the UM community.
If you are on the hunt for used file cabinets, desks or tables, come to the Re-Shop. On occasion, the shop also has bookcases, magazine racks, room dividers and an assortment of other office furnishings. The shop is open to all staff and faculty.
UM Re-Shop
149 Helen Glass Centre
89 Curry Place
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
Hours of operation: Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
(Hours may vary. Changes will be posted on Re-Shop door.)
By using the appropriate disposal methods on campus, we can help reduce contamination in waste streams and ensure campus waste is handled in the most responsible way possible.
You can dispose of used batteries, small office supplies and plastic bags at the following ReBin drop-off locations:
An electronic waste program is available for UM staff and faculty. To recycle UM-owned assets, please complete the data destruction form.
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 the listing to find something your office is in need of. Visit the online ReShop at reshop.umanitoba.ca.
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.
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.
UM values the positive impacts of composting, which is why, in 2019, the Office of Sustainability started a volunteer-based student- and staff-run organics collection program at the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.
The UM Composting Program is a small program that relies on the passion and motivation of students for weekly collection.
As a result of COVID-19, compost collection has been put on hold until full campus occupancy is resumed, with the exception of some food services locations, which are continuing pre-consumer organics collection.
Read about what you can do at home, whether or not you have a backyard!
Have a waste reduction and prevention idea? We want to hear from you. Get in touch at sustainability@umanitoba.ca.
