What happens after you put an item in your recycling bin?
Campus and Community (C&C) invites KAUST community members to join a guided tour of the KAUST Recycling Center from October 26 to 28 and see how recyclable materials are handed after collection.
The Recycling Center has recently been upgraded with new equipment to improve the recovery and processing of recyclable materials. Through recycling, composting and other recovery initiatives, KAUST currently diverts around 60% of its municipal waste from landfill.
Tour details
- Dates: October 26–28
- Time: 9:00–9:45 a.m.
- Location: KAUST Recycling Center
Note: Spaces are limited for each session
Tour highlights
- Behind-the-scenes access: See how recyclable materials are received, sorted, recovered and prepared for further processing.
- Practical recycling tips: Learn how proper waste segregation at home supports KAUST’s landfill diversion efforts.
- Get familiar with KAUST recycling practices: New residents and students are especially encouraged to join and learn how recycling works on campus.
Every item sorted correctly at home makes recycling more effective. Join the tour, see the process firsthand and learn how small changes at home can support KAUST’s waste diversion efforts.
For questions or more information, contact Recycle@kaust.edu.sa.
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