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Serving today. Preserving tomorrow.

UW Facilities

Serving today. Preserving tomorrow.

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Facilities staff nominated for 2020 DSA awards

See profiles of the 8 individuals and 5 teams honored in 2020
Feb 21, 2020

Bill & Melinda Gates Center for CSE named building of 2019

Chosen by readers of the Daily Journal of Commerce
Feb 20, 2020

Are you ready for RecycleMania?

Take part in waste reduction challenges and win prizes
Feb 12, 2020

Sustainability superstars wanted

Nominations for Husky Green Awards accepted through March 1.
Feb 10, 2020

Treasures that await Surplus Store shoppers

Never been to the Surplus Store? The plethora of of items for sale and auction might just surprise you, from live potted trees to pianos.
Jan 27, 2020
UW Sustainability

Sustainability stories: Reducing waste at UW

UW Recycling and UW Surplus host talks through April 16.
Jan 15, 2020
two carpenters putting hand crafted pieces of a conference room table together

Salvage wood

How our carpenters give
campus trees a second life.

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Disposal guide

Tips to get rid of batteries, books, bubble wrap & more.

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UW Facilities Fast Facts

Sustainability is in our nature

From energy conservation and green buildings to recycling and commuting, learn how we help the UW’s sustainability efforts. 

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Sustainability infographic