Recycling and Composting

At Furman, we strive to recycle as much as we can and have aspirations to be zero waste! Recycling not only reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and helps conserve natural resources, but it also helps reduce pollution and saves energy and water. In addition to the standard recyclables like paper, plastic, and aluminum, we also recycle small electronics, light bulbs, batteries, and computers.

The campus composting program at the Furman Farm handles all of the pre- and post-consumer waste from the dining hall and also processes much of the university’s landscaping waste.  The program uses large-scale pile composting, in-vessel anaerobic composting, and small scale demonstration composting.

Recycling and Composting at Furman

For more information about our recycling efforts and programs, contact Jim Benes in Facilities.

For more information about our composting efforts and programs, contact Bruce Adams at the Furman Farm.