RecycleMania at University of Richmond
RecycleMania is a two month, nationwide recycling competition. During RecycleMania, you're invited to reduce waste, recycle more, attend events, and volunteer at the Rethink Waste Basketball Game.
2020 Events
Environmental Film Festival: Drowning in Plastic
February 10
Meet Community Organizations & Enjoy Snacks: 5:00-6:00
Free Film Screening: 6:00-7:30
Robins School of Business, Ukrop Auditorium
Rethink Waste Basketball Game
February 19
7:00
Robins Center
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Spring Clothing Swap
March 20
10:00-2:00
Tyler Haynes Commons, the Pier
Rethink Waste Basketball Game
Every year Athletics, Custodial Services, Concessions, and dozens of volunteers partner with the Office for Sustainability to offer composting and increased recycling at the Rethink Waste Basketball Game. Volunteers educate game attendees about which bin to put their waste in and are integral to the success of composting and recycling at this game. Sign up to volunteer!
At the 2019 game, we had three dozen volunteers and diverted 62% of our waste from the landfill. We had some big wins at the 2018 RecycleMania Basketball Game as well. Thanks to the efforts of Athletics, Custodial Services, Concessions, and more than 30 volunteers, we were able to divert 60% of waste from the landfill. At the 2017 RecycleMania Game, we diverted 87% of waste from the landfill by recycling and composting with help from our consultant Reduction In Motion. Want to get all the details on how we did it? Read the full story from Reduction In Motion.
How You Can Help
We're excited for faculty, staff, and students to get involved in RecycleMania!
On campus, you can recycle mixed paper, plastics 1-7, clean aluminum, and cardboard. See more specific recycling guidelines here. Help us meet our goal by recycling in your office, classroom, residence hall, or apartment.
Have office supplies you no longer need? Bring them to the UROSE Office Supply Exchange each Wednesday in Puryear 114 from 11:30-12:30.
Want to get rid of old clothes, books, or school supplies? Drop them off in one of the three Goodwill Bins on campus. Locate the bins using our campus sustainability map.
Reduce waste by adopting sustainable habits like buying secondhand items, using a reusable water bottle or thermos, reading documents digitally rather than printing them, and planning your meals carefully to avoid food waste.
You can also sign up to volunteer at or attend events. Thank you for being a green spider and helping us meet our waste diversion goals!
