Berry supports a comprehensive recycling system and waste diversion partnerships. An estimated 30-40% of campus waste is diverted from landfills through recycling initiatives:
Co-Mingled Recycling
Clean paper, plastic, metal and cardboard are accepted across campus.
Dining Hall Waste Diversion
Food scraps from the salad bar are collected by students in the Eco Club and fed to animals at Mountain Mama Farms, an off-campus college partner.
E-Waste Collection
Roughly 4,900 lbs are recycled annually via Premier Surplus, including public drop-off events.
Partnerships
Berry was among the first higher education institutions in the Southeast to introduce a co-mingled system, in partnership with Moriah Services and the City of Rome.
Recycling Education
Student-led events, such as those led by students living in Berry’s Service Cottages, teach proper sorting and contamination prevention.
Yard Waste Composting
Leaves and debris are mulched and composted for campus reuse.