Reuse. Recycle. Reinvest. Riverside.
Since July 2025, ScotSurplus has recycled …
Our Sustainability Efforts
Keeping Items Out of the Landfill
ScotSurplus gives furniture, equipment, and other usable campus items a second life whenever possible. By redirecting materials back into use, we help reduce landfill waste and support a more circular campus model.
90%+ of surplus items reused, repurposed, or recycled instead of entering the landfill
Campuswide Shredding Services
We provide shredding services for the entire UC Riverside campus, helping departments securely dispose of sensitive documents while supporting responsible paper destruction practices.
100% of campus departments have access to ScotSurplus shredding services
Copier Toner Recycling
ScotSurplus helps ensure copier toner is recycled rather than discarded, supporting a cleaner process for managing print-related waste across campus.
100% of copier toner cartridges collected and recycled
ENERGY STAR Copier Program
Our copier program includes ENERGY STAR equipment designed to support energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact while meeting campus printing and copying needs.
Up to 30% energy savings with ENERGY STAR copier equipment
Metal Recycling
We recycle scrap metal and other eligible materials to help divert waste from landfills and promote responsible resource recovery.
Our metal recycling program keeps an estimated 90 metric tons of CO₂ out of the atmosphere each year
Why It Matters
These efforts support UC Riverside’s broader sustainability goals by:
- Reducing landfill waste
- Encouraging reuse across campus
- Supporting secure and responsible disposal practices
- Promoting recycling and resource recovery
- Using energy-efficient equipment where possible
ScotSurplus is proud to support a more sustainable UC Riverside through programs that prioritize reuse, recycling, efficiency, and responsible operations. Contact us today to learn more about our efforts or visit an upcoming ScotSurplus sale!