Vanderbilt received a Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for The Commons as one of 14 award winners recognized statewide for their positive impact on the state’s natural resources.
Black + Gold = Green
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Electronics Recycling Event a Huge Success
The Vanderbilt-sponsored Electronics Recycling Event filled 25 tractor trailers with electronics for recycling, with more than 1,000 people dropping off items during the community recycling event.
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Vanderbilt evaluated Commencement and related activities to see where "greener" practices could be adopted.
Community Electronics Recycling Day
Saturday, May 17th
WHAT: Electronics Recycling Drive
WHEN: Saturday, May 17th
TIME: 9 AM - 3 PM
WHERE: LP Field (Titans Stadium) Parking Lot
(South 2nd Street & Shelby Street)
Households and individuals are encouraged to recycle their unwanted electronics by dropping off materials at this event.
MATERIALS ACCEPTEDAT THE EVENT |
MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED |
Computer Systems & Accessories (any make, model, and brand)
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Audio & Video Equipment
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Electronics collected at theevent will be sent toSims Recycling Solutionsin LaVergne, Tennessee,a no landfill/no export recyclerof electronics.
A separate recycling event is being held for institutions on May 14-16 at LP Field. Institutions such as colleges, K-12 Schools, government agencies, and non-profit groups can sign up for a drop-off date and get more information on this separate event. |
Handheld Devices
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Office Equipment
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Send questions to recycle@vanderbilt.edu.
Sponsored by Vanderbilt's Peabody College, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt's Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO). Recycling services courtesy of Apple, Inc.
