Dorm waste audit aimed at reducing amount of recyclables thrown into trash at WWU

The Huxley Student Chapter of the Air and Waste Management Association will be conducting a Waste Audit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the south end of Red Square by Carver Gym on the Western Washington University campus.

Trash from the three dorms will be sorted to determine how much of what is thrown into the garbage is either recyclable or compostable.

“This event is part of a long term effort to reduce WWU’s waste stream, and give proof for more composting and recycling resources on campus,” said Devin Mounts, Huxley AWMA member.

An audit was also done in spring 2009.

For more information about the event, or for disability accommodations, contact Devin Mounts at (503) 679-8659.