Why do custodians throw recycling materials in regular trash cans?
Some custodians use gray trash cans or angled, wheeled receptacles called tilt trucks or “Queen Marys” to collect recycling materials and trash. If you see this being done on a Tuesday evening, which is recycling collection day, they are not mixing the 2 together. Trash is collected on Friday evenings. However, we know it does happen sometimes, and we are continuing to educate and train all custodians, including temporary staff, in the importance of recycling and following campus regulations.
