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The VCU Department of Environmental Conservation provides extra collection service for recyclable materials (i.e. office paper, beverage containers, etc.) and documents requiring destruction (i.e. shredding) on an on-call basis. In order to minimize the number of extra collection calls and maximize collection efficiency, VCU customers are asked to refer to the recycling collection schedule and coordinate special office clean-up projects around the normal recycling collection schedule. For example, do an annual office file purge a day or two before your normal recycling day, so that the regular crew can pick up the extra material in conjunction with the regular recycling collection route.

However, if the amount of material is unusually large or the collected material cannot wait for the next regular collection day, contact the facilities call center at (804) 828-9444 or use QuikFM to set up a work request number. For special pick-ups and shredding requests we require a budget code be provided. Free estimates will be provided upon request.

Depending upon call volume, your collection request will be done normally within two working days.

For general recycling questions, contact Steve Heinitz, Sustainability Operations Coordinator, at srheinit@vcu.edu.