Campus Sustainability Month 2026
October is recognized nationally as Campus Sustainability Month.
2026 Events
Specialty Recycling Collections at the Campus Center and Lexington Building
Month of October, Campus Center and Lexington lobbies
Recycle books, alkaline batteries, ink/toner cartridges, electronics, clothing and textiles, and plastic bags and film in designated bins in the lobbies of the SMC Campus Center and the 620 W. Lexington St. building. Please do not deposit non-alkaline batteries including lithium ion, nickel cadmium, rechargeable, etc.
Alkaline Batteries (both ends taped): AAA, AA, C, D, 9-Volt
Electronics: computers, laptops, servers, monitors, printers, keyboards, mice, switches, routers, wire, cellphones, tablets, communications equipment. UMB-issued electronics will not be accepted.
Books: hardcover and softcover
Toner/Ink Cartridges: laser and inkjet printer cartridges
Textiles and Clothing: clean, dry, and odorless clothing, footwear (in pairs), linens + bedding, accessories (hats, bags, belts, gloves, ties, scarves, bathrobes, jewelry), and other (luggage, sports jerseys, stuffed animals)
Plastic Bags and Film: shopping bags, produce bags, Ziploc bags, bread bags, cereal bags, bubble wrap, plastic overwrap, air pillows
SustainabiliTea
Monday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
The Office of Sustainability will be hosting a special edition of SustainabiliTea featuring our Climate Anxiety Oracle Cards! Stop by to hang out, ask questions, and drink tea with us. This event is in-person in the Lexington Building on the 6th Floor). Tea will be provided, but please BYO mug.
Registration Page Coming Soon
Walking Wednesday: Campus Sustainability Month Edition
Join the Office of Sustainability for a special edition of our Walking Wednesday series. Meet outside the SMC Campus Center at 12 p.m. From there, we'll walk to and around Baltimore's Inner Harbor. This walk will feature Comfort K-9 Poe and Officer Anthony Summers.
Wednesday, Oct.14 from 12 -1:30 p.m., meet outside SMC Campus Center
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Meet the Founder: Evan Woodard of Savage Arc with The Grid
We are excited to co-host a Meet the Founder event featuring Evan Woodard, self-taught historian, explorer, and content creator known for founding Salvage Arc, a project dedicated to excavating historical artifacts from Baltimore's urban sites and using them to share accessible stories of the city's past. This event is a collaboration between The Grid and the Office of Sustainability. Lunch will be provided.
Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 12 - 1 p.m., The Grid (HSHSL, 3rd floor)
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Campus Cleanup
Drop by our basecamp at the beginning of your shift to check in and get supplies. Swing back by the basecamp at the end of your shift to drop off your full trash bags! If you are a staff member who is interested in using 1-4 hours of paid volunteer leave for this event, you can view and print the required paperwork found on the Community Engagement website.
Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., outside HSRF III
Registration Page Coming Soon
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
Education and Engagement: Create and maintain a constant communication flow with the entire campus community regarding sustainability. Communicate to the campus on a regular basis with initiatives and tips to keep sustainability a part of the UMB culture.
