Garbage, Composting, Recycling & Sustainability
Sustainability is included in everything we do. It’s part of our curriculum learning activities. It’s a value we practice every day – from diverting waste on campus to encouraging active transportation and healthy living.
Sustainability is the right thing for us to do, and more importantly, we are preparing Nova Scotia for the fast-growing green economy. This extends to our Campus Housing Program. To make sure we live up to the high standard of waste reduction at NSCC, every room and suite will be equipped with a quad stream sorting system – four small bins (with handles) will be used for landfill waste, recyclables, paper/cardboard, and compost.
Student Requirement
NSCC Campus Housing at Strait Area and AVC COGS campuses are proud to be actively involved in LEED Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and NSCC maintains a gold ranking in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS)
Recycling On Campus
COGS
There are recycling sorting stations located throughout the building. For batteries, electrical devices, and broken glass, there are specific locations/instructions for disposal.
- Battery recycling is located below the OHS display in the hallway between the Cafeteria and Student Services
- Electrical device recycling may be available if you speak with Facilities directly
- Broken glass should be boxed, labelled “broken glass” on all sides of the box and sealed securely with tape then placed in a garbage receptacle or given to a Facilities Assistant.
More information about regional recycling expectations, and how to recycle, can be found on the Municipality of the County of Annapolis website:
Strait
There are recycling sorting stations located on every floor, with larger bins located throughout the building for large garbage. For batteries, electrical devices, and broken glass, there are specific locations/instructions for disposal.
- Batteries should be packaged in their own clear bag, and put in a large bin or beside the sorting stations.
- Electrical devices should be placed next to the sorting stations and labelled ‘recycling’ or ‘for disposal’
- Broken glass should be boxed, labelled “broken glass” on all sides of the box and sealed securely with tape then placed beside a garbage receptacle or given to a Facilities Assistant.
More information about regional recycling expectations, and how to recycle, can be found on the Town of Port Hawkesbury website:
Truro
There are recycling sorting stations located on every floor in the common lounges. For batteries, electrical devices, and broken glass, there are specific locations/instructions for disposal.
- Batteries and old cellular devices should be returned to they recycling station in Forester Hall.
- Electrical devices or items needing to go to electrical recycling depot need to be taken to the recycling depot by students.
- Broken glass should be cleaned up, and put in the blue bin outside.
More information about regional recycling expectations, and how to recycle, can be found on the Municipality of Colchester website:
More About Sustainability at NSCC
In support of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we’re dedicated to advancing the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs), which aim to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all global citizens. Learn more about the SDGs (link to United Nations YouTube channel). More about sustainability at NSCC can be found at our Sustainability section of the NSCC Webpage.
