Green GWis a student organization on the George Washington University campus.



Our mission is to unite the student body, administration, and faculty alike to create a more environmentally friendly and green campus while simultaneously increasing awareness of environmental issues.


Office Hours

Marvin Center 432
Monday:
  • Marissa 9-11am
  • Ivey 2-4pm
Wednesday:
  • Tara 12:30-1:30pm
  • Mary 2-4pm
  • Evelina 4-5:30pm
Thursday:
  • Lauren 3:45-5:30pm
Friday:
  • Spencer 1:30-2:30pm
  • Mitch 3-4pm
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    Recycling at GW

    Have you ever wondered about recycling at GW? Green GW has put together a little guide for you.

    Recycling at GW is fact not fiction.

    Batteries
    		Alkaline (AA, C, D, etc.) Non-hazardous:
    Place these batteries into a 1 gallon container provided by the Office of Risk Management (202-994-3265 or www.gwu.edu/~riskmgmt)
    Non Alkaline (ni-cad, gel-lead, button, etc.) Hazardous:
    Arrange collection by contacting the Office of Risk Management (202-994-3265 or www.gwu.edu/~riskmgnt)
    Plastic
    		All types Labeled #1-7:
    Empty food and water, then place these items into bins around campus labeled "Bottles and Cans"
    Aluminum, Steel and Tin
    		Cans:
    Empty food and water, then place these items into bins around campus labled "Bottles and Cans"
    Glass
    		Brown, Clear and Green:
    Empty food and water, then place these items into bins around campus labled "Bottles and Cans
    Cardboard
    		Boxes, Pizza Boxes, etc.:
    Cardboard must be free of food and other non-recyclable products, flatened and placed in or next to bins labeled "Paper"
    Electronics
    		Desktop and Laptop Computers, Computer Monitors, Printers, Copiers, Televisions, Telephones, Fax Machines, Stereos, Cell Phones, etc.:
    Collect items in a central location and submit a FIXit request to ask that they be picked-up for proper disposal. More information about "e-cycling" can be found here
    Light Bulbs Containing Mercury
    		Fluorescent lights including compact fluorescents (CFLs):
    If a fluorescent lght bulb (or tube) burns out, submit a FIXit request for replacement.
    Paper
    		Office Paper, Junk Mail, Phone Books, Newspaper, Post-It Notes, Colored Paper, Glossy or Highly inked Papers, Magazines:
    Paper free of food and other contaminants should be placed in bins labeled "paper."
    An unlabeled, small, blue plastic container is usually placed next to the desk in each faculty and staff office and is intended for reccling of papers.
    If a large quantity of papers or phone books needs to be collected, and does not fit into thedesignated paper receptacles, please submit a FIXit request for a special pickup.
    Scrap Metal
    		Pipes, Pumps, Duct Work, Appliances no Longer Containing Refridgerants:
    Collect items in a central location and submit a FIXit request for pickup.
    Toner Cartridges
    		Printer or Copier Toner Cartridges:
    Collect items in a central location and submit a FIXit request for pickup.
    Hard Cover Books
    		ie Text Books:
    Contact groups like Books for Africa to donate these items.

    Recycling Movie!

    Green GW followed GW recycling to the plant. Check out the movie we made about our visit here.


    For More Information

    Please visit the Facilities Management website on trash and recycling here.