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Waste and recycling

Changes to Waste Collections in St Andrews

Fife Council is about to change its waste and recycling collections in the remainder of East Fife to fortnightly collections. To raise awareness of this change and to answer any questions, the Council's Environmental Services team are holding a series of Information Evenings. One of these will be held in St Andrews Town Hall at 7:30pm on Wednesday 6th February.

Waste Minimisation

In 2005/06, the University increased its recycling rate to 22%. Yet despite this, the amount of waste sent to landfill increased. Please help the University to reduce this quantity.

Recycling

Recycling helps to reduce the environmental impacts associated with disposal to landfill as well as cutting down on waste management costs. The University of St Andrews is committed to achieving a more sustainable way of working and planning for the future, as outlined in its Sustainable Development Strategy 2005-2009.

Since April 2004 a recycling programme has been phased in across the University and now covers all Schools, Units and Halls of Residence.

• Latest recycling figures
• What happens to the materials you recycle

How to recycle paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, drink cans and food tins

• Summary information signs (PDF, 172 KB)
• Schools and Units
• Halls of Residence

How to recycle other materials

• Glass

The Environment Team are continuing to look at opportunities for recycling additional materials, such as batteries and polystyrene.

Recycling summary sheet

For information on what can and can't be recycled in the various bins and what to do if you're having a clear out, take a look at the Recycling Reminders (PDF, 167 KB)  document.

Recycling in town

There are a number of  Recycling points around St Andrews (PDF, 114 KB) that can be used to recycle a range of materials, from glass and plastic bottles to textiles. A recycling centre has recently been opened near Morrisons, which will accept and even wider range of materials, including batteries.

Feedback

All feedback is encouraged. Contact the Environment Team (environment@st-andrews.ac.uk) with any comments or queries on the recycling scheme.