Waste and recycling

To ensure that we comply with relevant waste legislation and ensure we divert waste from landfill, a new contract has been established for skip hire on campus.  This does not apply to contractors who organise skips on behalf of the University.

University staff should only order skips from Leeses Skip Hire Ltd.  Full duty of care checks have been carried to ensure that the company has the necessary environmental permits and licences to remove our waste.   By using the service, you can also be assured that all materials are recycled whenever possible.  

How do I order a skip?

Any college or service requiring a skip should contact Leeses (part of Coastal) directly by phone on 01392 826456 or by email orders@coastaluk.co.uk. You will need to provide the details of the type and size of container you require. These are classified by type and volume: skips are 4, 6, 8, and 12 yard open or 8 and 12 yard enclosed skips, roro containers are 15 and 35 yard open and 40 yard enclosed. You must provide an accurate and detailed description of the waste (EWC / LOW code would be very helpful) you intend to put in the skip, and your purchase order number must be supplied before Leese's can book the services. Without all these your request cannot be processed.

You may be asked for What3words, this is really helpful for their drivers, and a full description of the whereabouts appreciated.

What are my legal responsibilities relating to skip hire?

As the person organising the skip, you will have responsibility for ensuring that the skip is managed in accordance with relevant legislation, including the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005, Waste Electronic and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006, Waste Regulations 2011 and Environmental Protection Act 1990 (s34 Duty of Care).  Briefing notes are available in the environmental compliance section of the sustainability website. 

You must ensure the following requirements are met:

What else should be considered?

• Skips should be on campus for the shortest time feasible.
• Skips should be lockable (and kept locked when not in use) wherever possible.
• Any skips containing combustible materials should be placed at least 8m from any building or building overhang. If this is not feasible and they have to be placed less than 8m, then the skip should have a lockable lid that must be locked at the end of each day. All skips should be covered and locked when not in use and the person managing the skip is responsible for ensuring it is locked.
• Skips must not be overfilled.
• Waste must not be left outside a skip.

Where can I find further information?

• If you have any questions regarding skip hire please contact Caroline Yoe at facilitiesmanagement@exeter.ac.uk. 
• If you have any queries regarding environmental compliance, please email Sustainability
• Environmental compliance section of the University Website provides further information.

The contract for laboratory waste and hazardous waste for the Streatham and St Luke's Campus is with Tradebe.

There are important legal requirements relating to the disposal of hazardous waste that the University must comply with. This contract is managed by Technical Services, please visit their Sharepoint page for details on submitting a collection: Lab Waste Sharepoint Page or email technicaloperations@exeter.ac.uk with any further questions. 

Paper Recycling – Confidential and Non-Confidential

Daily Paper Recycling

Large grey, locked and secure paper recycling consoles have been provided by Restore Datashred and can be found strategically positioned in most buildings, usually positioned by other recycling bins. Restore Datashred's service is compliant to the following standards: ISO27001 (information and security), ISO14001 (environmental management) and ISO9001 (quality management system). These consoles are for daily use of confidential paper specifically. The consoles are emptied by Restore Datashred weekly, with flexibility during exams and other busy periods.

Please do not over fill these consoles. Visible, in reach paper becomes a GDPR security risk. If you notice a console becoming full, please report to the Campus Services Helpdesk immediately so that the Facilities Operations team can attend. Please avoid bulk use (see below) to help keep the consoles accessible for all building users.

Non-confidential paper can go into the internal Mixed Recycling bins that can be found across campus in easily accessible locations.

To find your nearest paper console, click here: Restore Datashred Consoles Locations

Bulk Paper Recycling (office moves, staff leavers etc.)

If you are planning a clear out or disposal of large amounts of paper, please order separate bags to fill. These can be ordered by using a Facilities Operations Move It form and having them delivered from the Old Library store. When you have filled these bags, please then submit a disposal request for our Facilities Assistants to collect. Once collected, these bags are taken to a secure on-site container ready to be shredded by Restore Datashred and then recycled.

The bags:
• These are not designed to be secure, so once full they must be stored in a secure location such as a locked office until collection, never in public spaces or next to bins. You will be accountable if found in a non-secure area.
• The bags are made of paper so that they can be shredded without the contents being viewed. This also avoids the use of plastics, which is the alternative bag available if needed on request for heavier disposals, journals etc
• Please do not overfill these bags (use the marker for guidance) as they split easily. Lots of light bags are preferable to few heavy ones. If you can’t easily lift them, they’re too heavy.

Waste Disposals are chargeable. There are 2 exceptions to this; IT equipment and paper. The table below shows the charge for each item that we dispose of most frequently (these charges are subject to change)

Here is the link for the form