
Shawn P. Tubb
Sustainability Coordinator
2 East South Street, K-165
Galesburg, IL 61401-4999
Seymour Union 043
309-341-7357
E-mail: sptubb@knox.edu
Knox College has had a recycling program since 1993. Working with Knox Advocates for Recycling and Environmental Support (KARES), Facilities Services has broadened the kinds of materials that can be recycled at Knox, as well as the accessibility of recycling bins.
Knox works with a local service that picks up our recyclable materials and transports them to a facility in Seaton, Illinois, where the items are sorted. From there, the materials are disbursed to local recycling centers. Knox currently recycles 55.05 tons of recycling per year, about 302 lbs. per day!
Every year Information Technology Services invites the Knox community to bring obsolete computer equipment to a central collection point. The equipment is disposed of by donating it to local schools or charities or by sending it to a company that will refurbish what can be salvaged and dismantle and recycle what can't. This is done at no cost to the College and it prevents a lot of reusable and recyclable material from winding up in landfills.
All recyclables should be emptied, rinsed, and free of food debris. All materials are collected together in a single bin.
These items are not recyclable through our local service.
PLACE IT Recycling bins are in every building on campus, and located outside various buildings. Place recyclables in any designated bin on campus. Local fire codes do not permit storage of recyclables in suite areas. Also remember:
PLACE IT Recycling bins are in every building on campus, in every residence hall/house, and located outside various buildings. Place recyclables in any bin on campus or store in the recycling container in your room. Local fire codes do not permit storage of recyclables in shared suite areas. Those living on campus are responsible for taking their recycling out for collection.
BAG IT Recyclables must be placed in white or clear recycling bags for pick-up. Pick up additional bags from your Resident Advisor.
LEAVE IT Tie the bag and leave it outside of the entrance to your building on Mondays or Thursdays before 12:00 noon.
If you have any questions regarding Recycling at Knox, please contact our Sustainability Coordinator, Shawn P. Tubb at 309-341-7357.
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