Game day recycling

Game day recycling is the idea that having large crowds of people in a small, concentrated space will generate a great deal of refuse and products that require recycling. A home football game at a college with a high-capacity stadium can attract up to 110,000 people. However, because colleges only play a limited number of games at home throughout each season, the game-day recycling programs are usually specialized and separated from the school’s regular recycling program.

Campuses primarily implement programs to deal with the considerable amount of trash and recycling generated by fans and to ensure sustainability. Furthermore, tailgaters bring copious amounts of food and refreshments, producing the most waste during a game day. Moreover, inside the stadium, programs, concessions, beverages, and vending machine items also contribute significantly to the total waste.