| Problem type | Definition (examples are not limited to those shown below) | Initial Response Time | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate report inquiries - Request for information | Request for information on strategic initiatives and what your department/facilities/service can do to reduce impact on the climate. | 5 business days | sustainable@uottawa.ca |
| Energy consumption - Request for information | Energy consumption related inquiries: Data on energy, water, green building and/or utilities | 5 business days | sustainable@uottawa.ca |
| Free store | Donation pick ups or drop offs | 1 business day | sustainable@uottawa.ca |
| Furniture and ergonomic equipment | Request for new or gently used furniture and ergonomic equipment | 3 business days | Contact your Facility Manager |
| Furniture surplus program | Furniture Inventory or inquiries | 1 business day | sustainable@uottawa.ca |
| LEED certification inquiries | LEED building certification information | 5 business days | sustainable@uottawa.ca |
| Lost and Found | Inquiries about lost or found items | 1 business day | perdu-found@uottawa.ca |
| Organic food box | Inquiries related to food boxes provided by Ferme aux pleines saveurs | 1 business day | Inquiries: sustainable@uottawa.ca Orders: https://www.legumesbiologiques.com/en/ |
| Period project | Report an empty dispensers or request project information | 1 business day | sustainable@uottawa.ca |
| Sustainability initiatives Events | Request information on sustainability events | 5 business days | sustainable@uottawa.ca |
| Sustainability plan | Inquiries related to Policy 72 & How to comply? | 5 business days | sustainable@uottawa.ca |
| Sustainable transportation | Request for bike rack installation on campus | 5 business days | Submit a Client Support ticket |
| Sustainable transportation - Request for information | Data request related to sustainable transportation | sustainable@uottawa.ca | |
| Volunteer opportunities related to Sustainability Initiatives | Campus clean up and community gardens | 5 business days | sustainable@uottawa.ca |
| Waste removal requests | Confidential waste pickup, and special waste/recycling needs | Response within 30 calendar days | Submit a Client Support ticket |
Sustainability Services & Waste Management
Facilities and the Office of Campus Sustainability want uOttawa to become a zero-waste campus, a place where waste is a thing of the past.
Waste diversion
Common problems, issues or requests
Recycle streams collected
Paper, cardboard, compost, landfill, tires, mattresses, furniture, e-waste, concrete, drywall, mixed recycling, wood, metal, landscape material & styrofoam.
- Paper recycling containers are provided for all employees' offices and labs.
- 4 bin recycling centres are provided in public hallways and 3 bin recycling centres are provided for kitchenettes and lounges.
- 8 cardboard balers are provided at high-volume areas around the campus.
- Depots for collection of the various recyclables
Email for more information: Submit a Client Support ticket
Confidential shredding
Recycling, pickup, and disposal of materials are managed by the (name of the department).
To have materials shredded and disposed of securely and efficiently, please submit a Shredding Request.
Boxes of confidential material are typically picked up on (day of the week) and should be prepared for collection the day before.
Contact us
Service requests
Submit a Client Support ticket
Office of Campus Sustainability
sustainable@uottawa.ca