Waste Management

To facilitate our new composting program, we have established a new system for building occupants in the University Centre.

• Location: Three large, 240L compost bins are located in the cold room on the S2 level
• Procedure: Bring compostable waste to these bins by 8:00 PM every Wednesday evening
• Bin Rotation: Fill the bins in numerical order (1, 2, then 3). Do not overfill the bins.
• Fourth Floor: A communal compost bin is located near room 401 for occupants on the fourth floor

The University Centre follows a strict protocol for the safe disposal of hazardous and chemical waste. This service is available only to building occupants and tenants.

Step-by-Step Procedure

1. Contain	Place your hazardous materials in an approved, sealed, and clearly labelled container.
2. Transport	Bring the container to the designated waste fridge located on the S2 floor of the University Centre.
3. Secure	Place the container inside the designated chemical pickup cabinet within the waste fridge area.
4. Notify	Contact the Building Director at buildingdirector@ssmu.ca to inform them when your materials are ready for pickup.
5. Pickup	McGill’s Hazardous Waste Management team will collect the materials within approximately 5 business days.

 

Accepted Materials Include

• Batteries (can also be placed in red battery bins)
• Aerosol cans
• Paint, solvents, and thinners
• Used cooking oil
• Electronic waste (e-waste)
• Fluorescent bulbs

For a complete list of accepted materials, please refer to McGill’s Hazardous Waste Management page.

These changes are essential to align with McGill’s campus-wide sustainability goals, which restrict what can be sent to landfills. Our waste audit showed a clear need for a better system to handle compostable waste.

The City of Montreal brings our organic waste to a local composting facility, where it is processed and turned into nutrient-rich soil for landscaping and agricultural use.

Building occupants are responsible for their own compost receptacles. You can order a standard compost bin from the City of Montreal or use any container that suits your space.

Hazardous materials, such as chemicals, batteries, and electronics, must be disposed of through McGill’s Hazardous Waste Management program. Do not place these items in any of the four main waste streams.