KAUST has reached an important sustainability milestone, diverted approximately 60% of municipal solid waste from landfill for the second consecutive year. In addition, the total waste generation decreased by 15% in 2025.
This achievement was driven by strong participation from students, residents, staff, retail outlets, and service partners. who actively participate in waste sorting, recycling, and composting initiatives across campus.
The KAUST Composting Program processed around 3,100 tons of food and organic waste last year (2025) at the onsite facility, transforming organic material into valuable compost. This progress would not have been possible without the KAUST community and the support of waste services partners Averda and Edama Organic Solutions.
As efforts continue, improving source segregation remains a priority, as 40–50% of food waste is still sent to landfill.
Campus and Community (C&C) continued engagement in sustainable practices and the KAUST Composting Program.
Join the KAUST Composting Program
If you have not yet registered, now is an ideal time to participate in the KAUST Composting Program.
* Available to residents without an external organic waste bin
Community tips
Separate your food waste
- Place only organic waste in designated organic bins.
- An external organic bin will be provided following registration.
- Avoid non-organic items, as they disrupt the composting process.
For more information, refer to the KAUST Composting Guide.
Apartment Buildings
- Harbor Apartments: Organic waste chute
- Oasis Apartments: Organic waste bins located in garbage rooms
Make every scrap count
Your careful waste separation helps transform food waste into nutrient-rich compost for the KAUST community.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY