Oakland Community College is Committed to Sustainability

Sustainability is defined as the ability to provide for the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

 
DID YOU KNOW

that every trash receptacle on campus is 100% recycled? OCC has contracted with Capital Environmental  & Recycling, a state-licensed recycling center to keep recyclable waste out of our landfills.
 

Here’s how it works:

Step 1 - Both sorted and commingled waste is picked up from OCC on a daily basis.

Step 2 - The waste is then taken to a recycling facility where the materials are dumped onto the floor for separation.

Step 3 - Materials are hand-sorted on the conveyors. Trash continues on to the landfill, and the recyclables are sorted  and baled.

Step 4 - The cardboard and paper bales are transported to their final destination in order to be manufactured into a secondary material. This process saves landfill space, water, trees, oil, energy, and ultimately, money in your pocket.
 

Recycling is just one of the many efforts OCC has made to be more socially responsible. Together we can make a difference!

For more information on Capital Environmental & Recycling, or to set up a guided tour, please visit their website at: www.capitalwasteusa.com or call 313.931.1200.