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Solid Waste Assessment Report

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Waste Stream ChartAs part of PCC’s contract with Community Environmental Services (CES), the college requested in May 2013 that they conduct a landfill-bound waste assessment for our four largest locations: Sylvania, Cascade, Southeast Center, and Rock Creek. View the complete report

Breakdown of Waste Stream

  • 11%  Commingled recyclables (67.13 lbs)
  • 24%  Compostable food and fibers (148.03 lbs)
  • 9%    Other recoverable materials
  • 56%  Non-recoverables (334.85 lbs)