UCSF Recycling and Waste Reduction Program works hard to ensure that recycling and composting are easy and convenient for all at UCSF.
Our Mission is to incorporate best practices in re-use, recycling, and composting at UCSF facilities to divert and reduce the total amount of waste sent to the landfills each year. Your participation will help ensure that UCSF can reach its waste diversion goals.
Campus Resources
The Zero Waste Education program offers the UCSF campus a variety of training and educational opportunities. We can customize trainings specifically to your department’s needs and time requirements. Email us to get started.
Quick guide to recycling and waste reduction flyer not only lists what waste goes into which bin, but also lists where on campus you can drop off special materials. Download it, print it, refer to it.
Need new waste bin signage for your office? Download what you need - recycle, compost, garbage, special materials, and lab-specific signs.
Do you need to open up a Work Order for the Recycling & Waste Reduction Program? Click here to start your request.
Interested in going on a tour of Recology’s waste process? Please fill out the survey here to get on the list.
Event Calendar Schedule
2026 Campus E-Waste Item Drop-Off Days
| Parnassus Campus | Mission Bay Campus |
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| Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
| Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | Wednesday May 27, 2026 |
| Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | Wednesday, November 18, 2026 |
Dates are subject to change and pre-registration is required.
Please submit a Service Request at MyFS.ucsf.edu if you cannot move your items yourself or if you cannot wait/attend an e-waste event. Please email recycling@ucsf.edu for questions.
Learn to incorporate best practices to reuse, recycle and compost at UCSF facilities to divert 90% of waste from landfills and meet UC policy.
