Recycling

We provide recycling and composting facilities at all residences. You can recycle:

• paper
• cardboard
• glass
• tins and cans
• plastics
• food waste
• clothes, shoes, fabrics

Cleaning

Cleaning services will be different, depending on where you live and you can find the schedule in your residence guide. Kitchen cleaning does not include rubbish disposal or washing up.

Your responsibilities

You are expected to keep your accommodation in a clean and habitable condition. This includes communal areas. You must:

• wash up your dishes after you have used them
• use the recycling scheme

If you don't meet an acceptable standard of cleanliness and hygiene: 

• normal cleaning services may be suspended
• waste and rubbish removal may be suspended
• you may be charged for additional cleaning

You may also face action under the Student Disciplinary Regulations. 

Your Residence Guide 

To find out the location of the recycling bins and the cleaning schedule for your residence, please refer to your Residence Guide. You can also access your Residence Guide on the Accommodation Portal.