Dump and Run
| Project Name: | Dump and Run |
| Project Cost: | $1,500 |
| Money Provided: | $1,000 |
| Project Leaders: |
Josie Simpson (student) Matt Greeno (Sustainability Coordinator) Nadia Ariff (Waste Reduction Manager) |
| Status: | Completed April 2018 |
Project summary
This collaborative project created a Dump and Run event in the UVic Residence precinct on April 15th, 2018. The goal of the event was to capture re-usable items that would otherwise end up in the landfill waste bins during the residence move out period.
Summary of Successes
- Diverted unwanted furniture and food items from the landfill
- Donated much of what was collected to the UVSS Food Bank and Free Store
- Facilitated the reclaiming of items on site by those who needed them
- Engaged volunteers to help run the event
- Raised awareness of waste diversion among students living in residence