Waste

Overview of Zero Waste Goals

Sacramento State is committed to achieving Zero Waste by 2030, aiming to divert at least 90% of campus waste from landfills through reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting initiatives. This goal is supported by a range of innovative programs and community engagement efforts.

A sunny picture of the waste bins on the sac state campus.

Picture of the AI waste sorter located in the Sac State Union.

Be a Zero Hero and help Sac State become a Zero Waste campus!

Sac State is leading the way in sustainability with innovative programs that make waste reduction simple and impactful. Use Oscar, our AI-powered trash bin, to sort waste correctly, or test your skills in the interactive Hornet Waste Challenge. Need help? Check out the Printable Waste Sorting Guide, attend Hornet Trash Talk, or book a training session. Exchange items through Hornet Reuse and discover valuable surplus goods for departments via Hornet Surplus. Additionally, our advanced on-site composting systems convert organic waste into a useful resource.
Join the movement. Be a Zero Hero—because every item sorted makes a difference.