Reduce Trash Collection during Off peak times


Lawrence Chapman saw a City of Lawrence trash truck pickup an empty dumpster and wondered why we had them pick up trash so often during Summer and Winter breaks. This prompted some research with Facilities and the City of Lawrence to reduce the frequency of pickups during off peak times of the year.

Fellow Change Agents:

Cameron Lauer, Cassi Kuhn, Sarah Waters, Krissie Druen, and Shawn Harding

Impact of idea:

$24,000 in annual savings

A high up POV of KU's campus, on an autumn day.
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