Thursday, February 9, 2006
While it might seem more convenient for college students to carry their garbage out to the dumpster or wait for the free garbage pickup, there are other ways to help the environment using little time and space.
Lawrence has more than 15 drop-off centers where community recycling takes place. The Wal-Mart Community Recycling Center, which reopened on Dec. 13, and the 12th and Haskell Bargain Center, are two of Lawrence’s biggest drop-off spots, Mollie Mangerich, operations supervisor of Lawrence Waste Reduction and Recycling, said. Other centers can be found on its Web site, at www.lawrencerecycles.org
Five curbside residential recycling sectors are also available for students living anywhere off-campus, but for a fee. Chris Scafe, owner of Sunflower Curbside Recycling, charges $16 a month for weekly pickup service or $8 a month for bi-weekly service.
Ryan Jaco, Kansas City, Mo., senior, said that students didn’t recycle to drop-off centers primarily because they were lazy and didn’t want to take the time out of their schedules.
“It is a hassle, but I think it’s important and that’s why I do it,” she said.
Jaco recycles on her own every week and a half, taking her recycling to the 12th and Haskell Bargain Center because the money they give in exchange for the products goes to Habitat for Humanity.
Bringing reusable items to these centers takes only a few spare minutes, but it helps the environmental cause. Cell phones, computers, disposable cameras, car batteries and tires can also be recycled at Lawrence Waste Reduction and Recycling.
eBay has created Rethink, a program which focuses on the reusability of old computers, cell phones and other electronics. Rethink is a spin-off from e-waste, a way to use electronic waste for good use. The electronics can be traded in, donated or even bought over eBay.
These products contain hazardous materials and can have negative effects on the environment, but only 15 percent of people are aware that recycling of these products is available where they live, according to December 2004 findings from ACNielsen International Research, a marketing research company.
Students hanging out on campus might have the easiest way to help the environment. The KU Environmental Stewardship Program provides recycling containers at more than 100 buildings on campus. Students pay $3 included with their tuition fees for these containers to be available on campus. Student Senate and University of Kansas administration also provide funds, said Jeff Severin, KU environmental services manager.
— Edited by Meghan Miller
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