UCO, City of Edmond Establish On-Campus Recycling Partnership
Nov. 21, 2024
The University of Central Oklahoma and the City of Edmond have entered an agreement for a more sustainable future with the addition of an on-campus recycling collection center. The center, located in Parking Lot 3, 427 Chartrand Ave., is available for use by the UCO and Edmond community.
The City of Edmond, through the Edmond Public Works Authority, provided five containers for recycling materials, with weekly pickups. Acceptable collection items include glass, aluminum, plastics numbers one and two, paper and cardboard.
“We are excited to launch this partnership with UCO. Their commitment to recycling mirrors the commitment of our residents,” said Bob Masterson, assistant director of Public Works with the City of Edmond.
“This convenient, centralized location that is open to the public will benefit UCO students, staff and the community as a whole. We look forward to a successful partnership for years to come.”
Nearly 400 recycling bins across the UCO campus are emptied weekly by UCO Facilities Management. Through this new partnership, UCO Facilities Management will no longer have to store and transport recycled materials to an off-campus recycling facility––using the new, on-campus containers for all recycling collected at UCO.
“Thanks to this partnership with the City of Edmond, our team will have direct access to the collection containers, which will greatly increase our efficiency. The City of Edmond has generously provided the recycling bins and weekly collection service at no cost to UCO or the community,” said Kelly Vaughn, director of facilities administration at UCO.
“We are very grateful for their support so we can continue to do our part to care for the environment.”
The agreement builds on an existing memorandum of understanding between UCO and the City of Edmond, aiming for a more sustainable future through collaboration in areas like energy efficiency, ecosystem health, alternative fuels and public transportation, solid waste and recycling management, parks and recreation facilities, water and wastewater resources and educational opportunities.
For more information about UCO, visit www.uco.edu.
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Cutline: The University of Central Oklahoma and the City of Edmond have entered an agreement for a more sustainable future with the addition of an on-campus recycling collection center, pictured. The center, located in Parking Lot 3, 427 Chartrand Ave., is available for use by the UCO and Edmond community.
Devan Wielgos