Who we are

Waste and Furniture Management is responsible for the management of all University waste streams.

Waste and Furniture Management procure, manage and monitor centralised contracts for general waste and recycling streams, and for high risk or hazardous streams. We provide guidance, advice and support to the University community to ensure that waste legislation is complied with. The Waste and Furniture Management team comprises of office-based staff, Waste Assistants, and Outdoor Cleaners. Finally we have a responsibility to steer the University community towards the targets within The University of Edinburgh Waste Strategy 2018/19 – 2022/23.