Trash At SFSU

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The trash program encompasses non-hazardous solid waste generated on campus that cannot
be recycled or composted. This waste is disposed of through municipal waste systems in
compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Characteristics of Trash Waste:
• Non-recyclable, non-compostable materials.
• Items that do not pose a biohazard, chemical hazard, or electronic waste risk.
• Typically collected in standard waste bins.

Trash Information

  • Food wrappers, non-recyclable plastics, and polystyrene.
  • Office waste such as broken binders or pens.
  • Contaminated paper products (e.g., napkins, paper towels).
  • Small, non-hazardous items not suitable for other waste streams

Facilities Services:

Email: facilities@sfsu.edu

Phone: (415) 338-1568

 

  • Black Trash Bins: For general waste.
  • Outdoor Dumpsters: Designated for municipal solid waste collection.
  • Containers are labeled with “Trash” or “Landfill.”
  • No additional labeling required for general trash collection

Trash can accumulate until the containers are full or according to the scheduled waste collection cycle (e.g., daily or weekly).

Custodial staff collects trash from designated bins on campus. The waste is transferred to campus dumpsters or waste collection points until picked up by the municipal waste disposal service.

Trash is picked up weekly or according to SFSU’s municipal waste collection schedule.

  • Trash is transported to local municipal landfills or waste transfer stations.
  • Non-recyclable materials are compacted and landfilled.
  • Some facilities may process waste for energy recovery if available

Contact Information

For further information about the Trash Management Program at SFSU or how you can get involved, please contact:

Environmental Compliance Specialist

Dipak Janda (Dk)