The University of Mississippi has lots of information posted on their Green Initiative website concerning their monster of a problem: recycling in the Grove and at football games.
If you happened to watch ESPN on Saturday, October 10th, 2009, you would have heard the estimate that at 12 noon in Oxford, Mississippi, there were 90,000 people partying in the famous Grove at the center of the Ole Miss campus. We all know that people won't recycle unless it's easy. And when you're in the Grove, among thousands of people with all of their tents and various tailgating accessories, it's not only hard to find your friends and your tent, but finding a recycling receptacle can also be a challenge! Here are a few pics from the scene in the Grove last weekend - these shots were taken during the game, and exodus of about 60,000 left us for the stadium, while we partied on in the mud watching the game on satellite flatscreens:
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As you can see, the Ole Miss red and blue trash cans are unmistakable. These new green-netted recycling bins do not stand out as much. I hope people will take the time to find them!
Recycling in the Grove and Circle
Before the Game:
Before the game, tailgaters have several options to support the collection of gameday recyclables.
Tailgaters can place their plastic bottles and aluminum cans within designated recycling bins located throughout the Grove and Circle. Starting in the 2009 football season, UM will utilize new collection bins, which feature foldable metal leg frames and green, clear plastic bags.
Tailgaters can also drop off recycling bags full of plastics #1 and #2 and aluminum cans at the Crunch Time Recycling Tent (open from 10AM to 6PM), located in front of the Student Union. Recycling bags designated for individual tailgating tents will also be available at the Crunch Time Recycling Tent.
Volunteers will walk through the Grove 1-2 hours before kickoff to collect recycling bags. Volunteer time shifts will adjust based on the time of each home game. In general, volunteers will be available up until the time of kick-off to collect your tent’s recyclables.
After the Game:
After the game, we encourage tailgaters to place their plastic water bottles and aluminum cans next to the nearest clear stream recycling container located throughout the Grove and Circle. Any recycling bags containing non-recyclables or any other trash bags left at tailgating tent locations after the game will be considered trash, as these bags are often contaminated with food products. Please note that Red Solo Cups are not recyclable and should not be placed in the recycling bins.
Collection Process
On gameday, recycling bins will be set up throughout the Grove and Circle several hours before kickoff. Following the game, gameday recyclables from the Grove, Circle and in the stadium are collected in large recycling bins and then transported to the local recycling facility.
During the cleanup process following the game, all the bins are picked up to avoid damage or theft of either the bins or recyclables. Between games, the bins are stored at an on-campus storage facility.
If you happened to watch ESPN on Saturday, October 10th, 2009, you would have heard the estimate that at 12 noon in Oxford, Mississippi, there were 90,000 people partying in the famous Grove at the center of the Ole Miss campus. We all know that people won't recycle unless it's easy. And when you're in the Grove, among thousands of people with all of their tents and various tailgating accessories, it's not only hard to find your friends and your tent, but finding a recycling receptacle can also be a challenge! Here are a few pics from the scene in the Grove last weekend - these shots were taken during the game, and exodus of about 60,000 left us for the stadium, while we partied on in the mud watching the game on satellite flatscreens:
Click these images to enlarge
As you can see, the Ole Miss red and blue trash cans are unmistakable. These new green-netted recycling bins do not stand out as much. I hope people will take the time to find them!
Here are your recycling options in the Grove, from the Ole Miss Green Grove Campaign site:
Recycling in the Grove and Circle
Before the Game:
Before the game, tailgaters have several options to support the collection of gameday recyclables.
Tailgaters can place their plastic bottles and aluminum cans within designated recycling bins located throughout the Grove and Circle. Starting in the 2009 football season, UM will utilize new collection bins, which feature foldable metal leg frames and green, clear plastic bags.
Tailgaters can also drop off recycling bags full of plastics #1 and #2 and aluminum cans at the Crunch Time Recycling Tent (open from 10AM to 6PM), located in front of the Student Union. Recycling bags designated for individual tailgating tents will also be available at the Crunch Time Recycling Tent.
Volunteers will walk through the Grove 1-2 hours before kickoff to collect recycling bags. Volunteer time shifts will adjust based on the time of each home game. In general, volunteers will be available up until the time of kick-off to collect your tent’s recyclables.
After the Game:
After the game, we encourage tailgaters to place their plastic water bottles and aluminum cans next to the nearest clear stream recycling container located throughout the Grove and Circle. Any recycling bags containing non-recyclables or any other trash bags left at tailgating tent locations after the game will be considered trash, as these bags are often contaminated with food products. Please note that Red Solo Cups are not recyclable and should not be placed in the recycling bins.
Collection Process
On gameday, recycling bins will be set up throughout the Grove and Circle several hours before kickoff. Following the game, gameday recyclables from the Grove, Circle and in the stadium are collected in large recycling bins and then transported to the local recycling facility.
During the cleanup process following the game, all the bins are picked up to avoid damage or theft of either the bins or recyclables. Between games, the bins are stored at an on-campus storage facility.
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