Help us achieve 

Zero Waste! 

UCI has committed itself to achieving the UCOP goal of Zero Waste by 2020. Zero Waste allows us to minimize the material going to landfill and maximize the materials that are recycled and composted, leading to a lower carbon footprint and a cleaner environment. UCOP has defined Zero Waste as diverting 95% or better of campus solid waste from landfill - making the actual waste from the university as close to zero as possible. UCI is well on the way to achieving its goal of Zero Waste by 2020. We have a diversion rate of 81%, meaning that our campus has diverted 81% of all its waste from landfill to recycling and composting facilities. Check out our Sustainable Student Handguide for more info!