Outstanding College or University Program: Georgia Tech (Atlanta, GA)

            Georgia Tech operates a comprehensive recycling program that provides collection opportunities for a variety of materials including: mixed office paper, cardboard, aluminum, glass, mixed metal, pallets, plastic and tires at established collection sites and regular pick-ups for campus wide recycling.

            This award-winning recycling program was started in 1997 with the hiring of Manager, Cindy Jackson. At its’ inception, the department’s primary function was to incorporate recycling, waste diversion and source reduction programs to Georgia Tech’s structure. Through recycling and other recovery programs, this office strives to make Georgia Tech a sustainable campus.