Drowning in plastic: University of Montana recycling program struggles to stay afloat

UM’s understaffed and underfunded recycling program can’t keep up with the literal ton of materials they process each day.

The program includes two full-time workers, with Stan being one, and two part-time student employees. Together, they manage the recycling needs of over 10,000 students, plus the faculty and general University waste, including e-waste, furniture and metals.

Rosie Costain

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