NC State Recycles

NC State Recycles NC State Recycles is the official page of NC State Waste Reduction & Recycling. Learn more at recycling.ncsu.edu.

Follow us be inspired, get involved, and take action to make your sustainability . NC State University actively creates procedures, procurement and a culture where source reduction of materials is the first priority for waste reduction followed by re-use and recycling. The University views waste as a potential loss of resources that would otherwise have economic and environmental benefit

s. The University set a goal to achieve a 70% waste diversion rate as outlined in the Sustainability Strategic Plan by 2022. The University works to accomplish this through defined strategies of source reduction, programs, efficiencies and creating a culture shift towards waste consciousness.

👀 Looking for a sustainability-focused job next school year? We’re hiring! 🌟Check out our available positions through NC...
06/13/2026

👀 Looking for a sustainability-focused job next school year? We’re hiring! 🌟

Check out our available positions through NC State Sustainability ‘s Campus as a Classroom program. Link coming soon.

🚨Calling all Wolfpack fans!🚨While all day-of concert volunteer spots are filled, we’re still looking for our most eco-co...
06/09/2026

🚨Calling all Wolfpack fans!🚨

While all day-of concert volunteer spots are filled, we’re still looking for our most eco-conscious fans to help with our Post-Show Sorts on July 24 and 26 - the day after each concert!

♻️We’re seeking volunteers who aren’t afraid to get a little dirty 😉

Want to help divert waste from the landfill, support a more sustainable concert experience, get a free t-shirt, and service hours?

Visit our website or reach out to to learn more about what to expect during a Post-Show Sort shift!♻️🐺❤️🌱

Happy World Environment Day 🌎This yearly, global event provides an opportunity to raise awareness, inspire change, and d...
06/05/2026

Happy World Environment Day 🌎

This yearly, global event provides an opportunity to raise awareness, inspire change, and drive action for a healthier, more sustainable planet.

The 2026 theme is Climate Action, hosted by Republic of Azerbaijan. To find events and learn more, check out WorldEnvironmentalDay.Global.

You can also get involved locally! Check out volunteering opportunities with the Zero Waste Wolfpack and the Great Raleigh Clean Up this summer.


05/05/2026

Happy International Composting Awareness Week! Meet our Compost Facility 🪱❤️

04/27/2026

Place your Mattress Toppers in the packrats across campus to ensure that they’re recycled!!!♻️🛏️❤️🐺 PACKRATS OPEN TODAY!!

Happy Earth Day, Wolfpack🌎🫶🏼♻️We’re so honored that the Zero Waste Wolfpack won the 2026 Innovation and Impact Sustainab...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day, Wolfpack🌎🫶🏼♻️
We’re so honored that the Zero Waste Wolfpack won the 2026 Innovation and Impact Sustainability Award yesterday!❤️Our successes wouldn’t be possible without our student team, partners, and volunteers!
We’re looking forward to spending the next couple of days in nature at the beautiful Lake Raleigh for the concert tomorrow evening and then annual Earth Day cleanup on Friday!!☀️🌳🌸🌎🎵

Wolfpack! Packrats open on Monday, April 27th!! Scroll through to get answers on frequently asked questions about our Mo...
04/21/2026

Wolfpack! Packrats open on Monday, April 27th!! Scroll through to get answers on frequently asked questions about our Move Out program, Pack-N-Give❤️🐺📦📚🥫Study, Donate, Repeat🔁

03/12/2026

A beautiful day for a campus trash clean up 🍃 Thank you to for helping us organize this event and to everyone who came out to help a few weeks ago. We picked up a collective 134.4 pounds of trash from around campus 👏🌎

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve found during a trash cleanup?

02/25/2026

Ever wonder what happens when NC State gets hit with winter weather? ❄️☃️ Thank you, NC State Facilities!

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