Recycling in Student Accommodation
Recycling rates
Year on year recycling rates for halls of residence and large student houses
Hall Recycling Rates Year By Year
*Please note that general waste figures are estimated so percentages are not fully representative
Mini Recycling Centres
The University recycles on average 33% of its student accommodation wastes which is very positive as it is increasing every year. Recycling centres are located at each hall and can segregate:
- Clear glass
- Green glass
- Brown glass
- Tins and cans
- Paper
- Cardboard
- Plastic
- Food Waste
- Clothes and shoes
- Batteries
Find your Hall below and download the the location of your closest mini recycling center.
Clifton Halls
Stoke Bishop Halls
New Mini Recycling Centres
Food Waste
The University implemented food waste collections in partnership with the City Council in 2010 / 2011 and collected over 50 tonnes of food waste for composting.
Find out how the food waste is collected and where it goes
Biodegradable waste food for thought poster
Plastic Recycling
Plastic recycling is now available at all halls of residence. Please see your nearest recycling location listed above.
Big Give
The Big Give is a project run by Sustainability and the Student Community Action Group (SCA). It has been running for the past 3 years and has so far collected approximately 12 tonnes of equipment for distribution to different charities. The project aims to collect unwanted equipment and clothing from students that live in student halls and houses at the end of term. These items are then sort and distributed to charities. If you would like more information about the event or would like to volunteer please contact sustainability-estates@bristol.ac.uk