Vanderbilt University Hospital Recycling Program

Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH) Environmental Services has implemented aluminum and plastic container (resin codes #1-7) recycling in staff break rooms, public lobbies, and waiting areas to accompany the existing confidential paper and cardboard recycling programs throughout the main hospital, Medical Center North Round Wing, Medical Arts Building, and Oxford House in areas receiving housekeeping from VUH Environmental Services. Two outdoor containers were also installed on the patio area near Courtyard Café and near Eskind Library. VUH Administration and the Environmental Services department have improved the recycling program in VUH to further meet the needs of Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) faculty, staff and patients.

Due to patient confidentiality concerns, paper continues to be recycled through Cintas secured paper bins.  The paper that is placed into the Cintas bins is eventually recycled after the confidential information is destroyed.  To set up a new account or schedule a service with Cintas, contact John Otis.  The existing VUMC cardboard recycling program, which has been in operation for more than a decade, resulted in the recycling of 944,560 pounds (472 tons) of cardboard in 2010.  For further information on the VUH Recycling Program contact the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO).