How do I learn more about sorting garbage & recycling? 🔹 How do I sort garbage and recycling at Acadia 🔹 Where can I find waste management guidelines 🔹 What goes in compost, recycling, or garbage bins 🔹 How do I manage waste off-campus in Wolfville 🔹 Who do I contact about sustainability at Acadia

Acadia University’s Sustainability Office provides detailed resources on waste sorting. The system uses four streams: Paper, Organics, Recyclables/Refundables, and Garbage. Students living off-campus must follow Wolfville’s waste collection schedule and bag limits. Additional resources include the Acadia Waste Management Sorting Guide, Valley Waste Resource Management, and the Recycle Coach App.

To learn more about sorting garbage and recycling at Acadia:

♻️ On Campus Waste Streams:

• Paper: Dry, unsoiled paper (writing paper, envelopes, food boxes — no pizza boxes)

• Organics: Food waste, pizza boxes, paper towels, fiber food containers → green bin

• Recyclables/Refundables: Clean plastic, metal, glass, Styrofoam → blue bags; refundable bottles → Enviro-Depot

• Garbage: Non-recyclables like broken glass (contained/labeled), chip bags, most coffee cups → clear garbage bags

📌 Detailed Guide: 👉 Acadia Advanced Waste Sorting Guide (PDF)

🏠 Off-Campus in Wolfville:

• Collection Day: Every second Friday

• Bag Limits: Max 4 bags; 1 solid-colored bag allowed for personal items

• Curbside: Place sorted waste by 7:00 AM on collection day 👉 Off-Campus Waste Management Guide (PDF)

📱 Additional Resources:

• Valley Waste Resource Management: Searchable database + collection calendars

• Recycle Coach App: Personalized sorting tips & reminders

📧 Contact: sustainability@acadiau.ca 📞 Phone: 902-585-1498

✅ Following these guidelines helps you contribute to Acadia’s sustainability and environmental stewardship.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

• Organics: Compostable materials like food waste and paper towels

• Refundables: Beverage containers eligible for deposit refunds at Enviro-Depots

• Valley Waste Resource Management: Regional service providing waste sorting tools and schedules

📎 Suggested Links:

• Acadia Waste Management Overview

• Acadia Advanced Waste Sorting Guide (PDF)

• Off-Campus Waste Management Guide (PDF)

• Valley Waste Resource Management