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Waste Management

The University is committed to reducing the volume of waste generated in additional to increasing the proportion of waste which is recycled. MGC endeavours to implement sustainable resource management practices based on Reduce, Reuse and Recycle principles.

MGC strives to reduce the acquisition of new materials by re-using existing materials and increasing recycling to the highest possible standards. All waste is disposed of in a manner consistent with statutory requirements and procedures are documented. MGC continues to use the University web pages as a platform to keep the staff, students and wider stakeholder community informed of the University’s waste policies and procedures.

Waste Management working group

Leader: Dorena Bishop, Dept. History dorena.bishop@mu.ie

Also members of the Waste Working Group are:
AnnMarie Cudden, Maynooth Students’ Union
Ivan Griffin, Campus & Commercial Services Manager
Dr Linzi Ryan, Dept. of Design Innovation
Stephen Seaman, Grounds Department
Mireia Guardino-Ferran, MGC Coordinator

IT equipment

MGC has partnered with Rehab Recycle in Tallaght to divert IT equipment from the recycling stream. The data is wiped by IT services, then Rehab distributes the equipment to schools and community organisations. Rehab Recycle supports the employment of 28 people, 64% of whom are people with a disability. Mark Maguire, senior business manager, said 'it is impossible for me to overstate the importance of creating and sustaining employment for people with disabilities when you consider that people with disabilities in Ireland are only half as likely to be in employment when compared to non-disabled peers'.

Headline figures:

9,854 kg of electronic equipment diverted from landfill and either recycled or reused since July 2021

Including the following:

86 TFT/LCD Monitors reused
40 Laptops reused
590 Base Units reused
169 base Units diverted from landfill and recycled.
218 TFT/LCD Monitors diverted from landfill and recycled

Data information updated on November 2022

Rehab Recycle video 2022 from Rehab on Vimeo.

Water Fountain locations on campus - reduce waste by refilling your water bottle

Why not fill your water bottle at one of the water fountains around campus.

This quality drinking water is free and reduces plastic consumption when you use your refillable bottle - a win-win for you and our environment.
If there is an issue with a water fountain, please get in touch with maintenance@mu.ie Location of water fountains MAP

WEEE battery recycling

There are two main WEEE barrels situated in the EOLAS building (1st floor) and the Post Room (South Campus)

Many departments and offices have small battery recycling boxes. If these boxes are full, please contact Campus Services requesting 'Transport' from the particular location to either EOLAS or Post Room (South Campus).