GEMS, Special Services, and the Sustainability Office collaborate to implement recycling at events.
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As part of Georgetown’s commitment to sustainable waste management, GEMS and Special Events are piloting a single-stream recycling system at events for the Spring 2020 semester.
While doing the reservation, check the “recycling” box to add a recycling bin if your event will have:
- Plastic serving ware (cups, bottles, or plates)
- Aluminum cans
- Clean paper such as flyers
The events will be set up with two cardboard bins at each waste station. The trash bin will be lined with a black bag and a landfill label, and the recycling bin will be lined with a clear bag and a single-stream recycling label (see the images below).
![](https://eventmanagement.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/281/2020/02/Screenshot-2020-02-03-10.33.06.png)
![](https://eventmanagement.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/281/2020/02/Screenshot-2020-02-03-10.33.12.png)
If you have any questions about recycling at Georgetown, please see the website for more information.
Thank you for helping us to pilot this system!