Recycling

Student participation is an important element of Westmont's Recycling Program

Recycling Staff

Josh Weitzman - man of legend and mystery.Joshua Weitzman: Event Services Manager / Recycling Pickup
805.565.6073 office
805.896.2997 cell
805.565.6225 fax
jweitzman@westmont.edu

 

Why recycle?

We believe that that all things were created by God, and that humans are uniquely charged with caring for our planet: its people, ecosystems and resources. Since Jesus Christ suffered and died for sake of the world, Westmont rejects any philosophy that shirks the responsibility of caring for it. Our goal is to be faithful in our present duties as we look in hope towards the future redemption of creation promised in the scriptures.

Click here for a short video about Westmont's Recycling and Sustainability efforts.

Westmont believes in caring for the environment, reducing our waste and adopting sustainable practices. Some of our efforts are listed below:

  • We have placed over 55 commingled recycling containers in centralized outdoor locations around campus. These bins are emptied twice a week by our staff. All materials from these bins are sent to a recycling sorting plant in Goleta . Click here for more information.
  • Our Custodial Department uses Green Seal Certified Cleaning Products, microfiber cloths (no chemicals) and HEPA vacuums for improved air quality. Visit the custodial services website.
  • We have installed waterless urinals and low-flow toilets in our dorms and administrative buildings.
  • Our athletic fields are irrigated with well water stored in an on-campus reservoir.
  • We use a fleet of over 50 electric golf carts for on-campus transportation instead of trucks and gas powered vehicles.

The Westmont College Physical Plant is committed to adopting practices that dovetail with local and national recycling and sustainability efforts.