Trash & Recycling

General Trash Management:

• Students are responsible for removing their trash and recycling from their residence.
• Trash should be taken to designated residential trash rooms (in halls or apartment/townhouse areas).
• Prohibited: Leaving trash in hallways or outside apartments/townhouses.
• Poor trash management is a health hazard and can attract rodents.

Recycling

• Designated recycling bins are available for paper, glass, plastic, and cans in each residence hall and apartment complex.
• Failure to comply with recycling guidelines may result in fines or disciplinary action.

Townhouse Trash & Recycling Policies

• Trash Removal:
  • Townhouse residents must take their trash and recycling to designated areas.
  • Residents are not permitted to put trash out for District of Columbia pick-up.
• Designated Trash Locations:
  • Alley behind the 1400 Block of 36th St.
  • Parking area behind Wisey’s on 36th St.
  • Parking area behind 1789 on Prospect St.
  • Alumni Square courtyard.
  • View locations on the provided map.
• Facilities:
  • Facilities staff picks up trash and recycling from these sites daily.
  • If trash areas are overfilled, call Facilities at (202) 687-3432.
  • Trash Management:
    • Close lids tightly and do not leave trash on the ground.
    • Violating this is a breach of the Code of Student Conduct and may result in sanctions.
• Consequences of Non-Compliance:
  • Accumulating trash in backyards or townhouses is unsanitary and attracts pests.
  • Georgetown University considers compliance with trash management to be important for maintaining cleanliness.
  • Violations may result in a $50 charge for trash removal, and possible fines from the District of Columbia.
  • Fines are charged to the student’s account.