Find out how you can reduce, reuse and recycle the items that you no longer need.
None of our main waste at the University of York goes to landfill. We are committed to minimising waste by embracing the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle as much as we can. Find out how you can contribute to these efforts on campus.
We are committed to reducing our waste through a circular economy approach. Remember the waste hierarchy before throwing away: Reduce, reuse and recycle. Before you throw an unwanted item away, consider whether it’s something that could be donated or reused. If that’s not an option, recycle it if possible.
Our strategic goal, as set out in our Sustainability Plan 2021 - 2030, is to become a natural resource efficient university, minimising the amount we consume while reducing the impact of our waste creation. Our targets are as follows:
Sustainability at York
