Water Initiatives

The UMD campus has invested in many projects that reduce water consumption and manage stormwater to prevent watershed pollution. The natural and built environments of UMD’s campus brim with examples if you know where to look.

Reusable Water Bottle Filling Stations

Over a hundred water bottle filling stations are available across campus. Cold, filtered water pours easily into the dispensers which are the right shape and size for most bottles to refill.  

Glass Recycling

On campus, glass cannot be placed in mixed recycling bins. 

Can the Can: Mini-Bin Program

In 2010 Facilities Management adopted the Mini Bin Waste Collection Program for all offices and individual workspaces on campus. This mini trash bin has replaced all standard, desk-side trash cans and is to be used by employees to collect all non-recyclable trash that will be sent to the landfill.

The Campus Race to Zero Waste

The Campus Race to Zero Waste: 

Formerly known as RecycleMania, the Campus Race to Zero Waste is an annua

Residential Waste

Compost

Simply put, compost is anything natural that comes from the earth that will decompose over time. This includes the following: food scraps, soiled paper, paper containers, tea bags, coffee grounds, and compostable plastics.  At the University of Maryland, you can find compost collection bins throughout campus. Please limit contamination by only placing compostable items in these bins. Learn more on the UMD Facilities Management site.

Greener Events Guide

Use this checklist for tips, UMD resources, and contacts that can help ensure your event is green, ethical, and respectful to our community and environment.  From planning, day-of, and cleanup, check off ways to make events greener.