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Weekly Update: Summer hours
Associated Project(s):All, First week of M/W/F was fine in terms of meeting demand. Not a lot of people in, but we did steadily sell bikes to summer session folk. Had one person start a build-a-bike. Interviewed a potential student staff hire, and will have a few returning staff starting this week.
The numbers:
Visitors: 38
Sales: $1,307
Bikes (refurb): 5 for $800
Memberships: 5 for $150
Tires/tubes: 6 for $57Thanks!
Jacob Benjamin
Coordinator -- Campus Bike CenterRecycling Bin Update 04/01/24
Associated Project(s):Hi Todd & Mark,
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to reach out & reconnect on the topic of the black, metal outdoor bins. I believe we have 18 identified locations approved by Brent Lewis ready to be installed as soon as the shops are able (locations attached) – these all require concrete poured. We then have ~56 more stored primarily in the Buenting Barn that we have not yet identified locations for, but will very shortly. Some of them will require concrete and others will not. We have WO# 10814481 for this project. Pete is hoping to have the whole process wrapped up by June 30, 2024. I just wanted to put this back up on the radar and get a sense of whether we will be able to get these all installed by summer?
I will be in contact soon regarding the locations of the remaining bins.
Thank you!
Daphne-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Good morning Daphne, Mark forwarded your email to me. When you send the lists of locations out, please be sure to copy all that are on this email.
In response to your question below of completion by June 30 that is not possible. Also, without knowing all of the locations it is difficult to give you an answer as to what the completion timeframe would be. Below are the two scenarios depending on the proposed locations of the bins.
Installing the bins on existing concrete:
1. Ironworkers can go to the site with the bins/post with two guys and install the anchors and the bins in 2-3 crew hours (4-6 hours total with two guys).
Installing the bins on newly placed concrete:
1. This process will begin with the labor supervisor going to the site and marking the location. 1-2 hours
2. The utility marking crew would then be notified, and they have a 48 hour window to locate utilities. 1-2 hours
3. Laborers and operators go to the site and dig out the spot and place rock. 3-4 crew hours
4. Cement finishers form and pour the concrete and it needs to cure for at least 48 hours. 3-4 crew hours
5. Ironworkers can install the anchors and the bin once concrete has cured. 2-3 crew hours
Depending on how closely the locations are to each other they may prepare 2 or 3 at once and rotate through those with the different steps above. However, that is not always possible.
I hope this helps to see how the two differ in time needed and to see how it really gets involved when the location requires new concrete.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
[Illinois]
Tim Mininger
Maintenance Program & Project Coordinator--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hi all,
I am sharing out 11 more locations which have been approved by Brent & Stacey. Please see attached, and please let me know if I can provide any additional information. I will continue to send out locations as I receive approval.
Thank you,
DaphneJustin,
You can have Burzin work on this when he comes in, if you like.
Thanks
Chad
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Hi all,
We have completed all outdoor bin location proposals. With all the photos it is a large document, so I have placed it on a shared Box. Please let me know if any of these locations need further clarification.
Thank you,
Daphne-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Daphne and Tim,
Once the additional bin locations are approved for installation let us know and we will get them added/updated in GIS.
Tim,
As your team completes installs let us know and we will collect “as-installed” location plus an image for GIS.
Daphne,
We’ve added the dual bins installed to date along with an image to GIS…(sample below)
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LOC 42 GRP 3 MUSIC BLDG.jpg
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Location 56 Orchard Downs 4 18 24.jpg
Media Outlet Coverage
Associated Project(s):WCIA: UI Students donate unwanted dorm items for annual Dump and Run
https://www.wcia.com/news/ui-students-donate-unwanted-dorm-items-for-annual-dump-and-run/
Smile Politely: We need to talk trash
https://www.smilepolitely.com/opinion/we-need-to-talk-trash/
Resilience iCAP Team Meeting 4-25-24
Associated Project(s):The Resilience iCAP team met to dicuss current and future objectives for the iCAP.
Meeting Agenda: https://uofi.box.com/s/in2onz24v84he9mztavt8u4f9ceqih14
Weekly Update: Donation, M/W/F hours
Associated Project(s):All, Slow beginning to the week and a furious finish. Friday was busier than we’ve been in weeks, but we were also down some folks as finals were wrapped up for most people. Made progress on the abandoned bike pile. Habitat for Humanity’s bike rodeo has been a godsend, as we’ve been able to unload some kids/teen-sized bikes on to them in good conscience knowing they’ll be going to a similar cause. We’ve donated nearly a dozen bikes from CBC alone and will probably have more. We’ve received 14 direct donations from folks graduating or not using their bike, going back two weeks.
This week we start our summer hours of M/W/F 2 – 6p.
The numbers:
Visitors: 53
Sales: $678.50
Memberships: 4 for $120
Bikes (refurb): 2 for $275
Tires/tubes: 20 for $158
Thanks!Jacob Benjamin
Coordinator -- Campus Bike CenterEastern Illinois Foodbank results
Associated Project(s):182 lbs of dry food was donated to Eastern Illinois Foodbank during Dump & Run 2024.
Attached Files:April 2024 Prairie Photos
Associated Project(s):April 2024 photos of the Florida Orchard Prairie have been added to the box folder.
Land & Water iCAP Team April 2024 Meeting
Associated Project(s):The Land & Water iCAP team met on Teams from 1-2 PM on Friday, May 3rd. We reviewed the 2020 objectives and proposed 2025 objectives. Documentation of can be found in Land and Water iCAP 2025 folder of Box linked here: https://uofi.app.box.com/folder/250884767635
Zero Waste iCAP Meeting Minutes 5/3/2024
Associated Project(s):The Zero Waste iCAP team met on 5/3/2024 to finalize end-of-year tasks. Group members reviewed their recommendations for the 2025 iCAP, and outlined priorities for AY 2024-25.
Attached Files:Transportation iCAP Team Meeting 5/1/2024
Associated Project(s):The Transportation iCAP Team had their last meeting of the 2023-24 year on 5/1/2024. The Team discussed the final draft of the DESMAN study report, progress on the 2020 Transportation iCAP objectives, potential 2025 Transportation iCAP goals, the end-of-year report, and priorities for next year. Attached is a link to the meeting recording. Thank you all for a great year! It was a pleasure working with you all :)
Dump & Run 2024 Announcement
Associated Project(s):The university’s end-of-the-semester Dump & Run® event returns next week, making it easy for students and others on campus to donate unwanted personal items at the end of the semester.
From Monday, May 6, to Sunday, May 12, eight 20′ x 8′ mobile storage units will be placed near residence halls where individuals can donate extra or gently used items by putting them into bulk boxes inside the containers. Visit the F&S website to view a map of container locations and a list of accepted and prohibited items. Unopened, nonperishable food will also be accepted this year at each site.
All donations will be collected by local participating charities the Eastern Illinois Foodbank, Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County, and Salt & Light. In 2023, more than 19,780 pounds of goods were kept from reaching the landfill and returned to the local circular economy thanks to participants.
Dump & Run is a collaboration between the University YMCA, University Housing, and F&S to achieve campus sustainability goals, such as reaching zero waste targets and preventing trash from reaching waterways and landscapes. For more information, contact Daphne Hulse dlhulse2@illinois.edu, 217-333-7550.
University Property Notice
The transfer of university property will not be allowed. The management or disposal of university-procured items must be in accordance with all applicable State of Illinois and U of I policies and guidelines (e.g., FABweb and the University Surplus Warehouse). For more information about those processes and operations, go to https://www.busfin.uillinois.edu/equipment_management.
Dump & Run is a registered trademark of the University YMCA.
2024 F&S website information
Associated Project(s):2024 Dump & Run
Apr 12, 2024 | 9:36 am
Recycling containers will be available at the end-of-the-semester to take unneeded, gently used personal items.
Related Pages
Links
Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) Information
Waste Transfer Station Tour Form
Documents
The university’s end-of-the-semester Dump & Run ® event is expanding to multiple campus locations to make it easier for students and others at the U of I to donate unwanted personal items (no university property will be allowed) at the end of the semester and prevent useful belongings from reaching the landfill prematurely.
From Monday, May 6 to Sunday, May 12, eight 20’ x 8’mobile storage units will be placed near campus residence halls where students can put surplus or gently used items into bulk boxes inside the containers. Each day, the containers will be open for donations from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (see the container locations, schedule, and approved items list below). Throughout the week, the donations will be picked up by local participating charities Salt & Light, Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County, the Eastern Illinois Foodbank, and Goodwill.
CONTAINER LOCATIONS
- Barton Hall/Flagg Hall/Weston Hall/Student Dining and Residential Programs Building
- Florida Avenue Residence Halls (Oglesby Hall)
- Hopkins Hall
- Illinois Street Residence Halls (Wardall Hall)
- Lincoln Avenue Residence Halls (Allen Hall)*
- Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Halls (Babcock Hall)
- Sherman Hall
ACCEPTED ITEMS*
*Please note the transfer of university property will not be allowed. The management or disposal of university-procured items must be in accordance with all applicable State and U of I policies and guidelines (e.g., FABweb and the University Surplus Warehouse). For more information about those processes and operations visit https://www.obfs.uillinois.edu/equipment-management/surplus-warehouse-operations/.
- Accessories (handbags, belts, scarves, hats, etc.)
- Appliances – small to medium size (coffee makers, kettles, mini-fridges, microwaves, etc.)
- Books
- Collectibles/antiques
- Computers and equipment (printers, cables, speakers, hard drives, monitors, etc.)
- Clothing (rips and tears are okay – but must be washed)
- Electronics
- Food (nonperishable, unopened – even if past the expiration date)
- Furniture
- Housewares (dishes, mirrors, decorative accessories, etc.)
- Jewelry
- Linens
- Lamps
- Multimedia (DVDs, CDs, records, etc.)
- Shoes
- TVs (flat screen only)
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Broken items (appliances, computers and equipment, furniture, housewares) etc. – anything that is not really in selling condition
- Perishable or opened foods and beverages
- Mattresses or box springs
- Cleaning products
- Hazardous materials (paint, aerosols, chemicals, alcohols)
Weekly Update: Bike donations
Associated Project(s):All, I’ll venture that the rain/cold kept folks away most of the week. I attended an academic lecture about bike lanes on Thursday, and we made some progress on the bike barn clear out on Friday, despite the rain. Interviewed for a summer staff position. Signage/marketing is going up for direct donations of bikes in hopes that’ll lower the abandoned bike numbers. Fingers crossed!
The numbers:
Visitors: 18
Sales: $238
Memberships: 1 for $30
Tire/tube: 1 for $8Thanks!
Jacob Benjamin
Coordinator -- Campus Bike CenterME 470 Enerdrape Project Presentation
Associated Project(s):Attached is information about the senior design project presentations scheduled for next Tuesday.
The project that we have been helping with is scheduled to present at 8:30 on Tuesday in 4100 LuMEB, Abbott Enerdrape System.
Mike Larson
Attached Files:Weekly Update: Sustainapalooza, bike rental, Lincoln Avenue Corridor Study Open House
Associated Project(s):All, Sorry for the delay, I was out yesterday. My staff tabled at the Sustainapalooza yesterday on the quad.
Elsewhere, our visitor numbers are creeping up and we had two people originally interested in renting our 1-person bikes but upon further consideration, opted to try out our tandem to great success. Our donations have anecdotally ticked upwards as well, which is fortuitous timing as we had exhausted our supply of used 26” tires.
Just received late notice about the RPC having an outreach/input session this afternoon on the Lincoln Avenue Corridor Study, which I’ll publicize to my staff and visitors. The more voices that can provide input, the better.
The numbers:
Visitors: 44
Sales: $682.65
Bikes: 4 for $675
Memberships: 2 for $60
Tires/tubes: 9 for $68
Thanks!Jacob Benjamin
Coordinator -- Campus Bike Center4/19/24 Project Update
Associated Project(s):Lowell Miller is updating a scope change for this grant to look at acquiring a machine to recycle 3d prints and other plastic that can then repurpose those materials into 3d printer filaments.
Weekly Update: bike sale, TBP community ride
Associated Project(s):All, Getting busier with the warmer temps. Working our way through a glut of single speed bikes, which are both easy to fix (thus far; knock on wood) and will be in demand come the fall. We’ve got around 20 or so bikes for sale, but the math is shifting from when we have more time to fix than help to now having more people in than down time to fix up bikes.
Over the weekend The Bike Project held a community ride, which I attended. Great weather for some bumpy road meandering!
The numbers:
Visitors: 26
Sales: $1,047.50
Bikes (refurb): 4 for $685
Memberships: 5 for $150
Tires/tubes: 12 for $96Thanks!
Jacob Benjamin
Coordinator -- Campus Bike CenterWeekly Digest
Associated Project(s):Rainy weather last week kept our visit numbers down at the beginning of the week. This allowed us some time to fix more bikes, and we’re up to 20 for sale bikes. We’ve also seen an uptick in drop-off repairs.
We had another Bike Center on the Quad event last Friday and that went very well with a reported estimate of a dozen attendees. A success! Even though the team forgot to pack repair stands (whoops!).
Saturday was Sustainapalooza ’25 and we were able to lend a bike for a Smoothie Bike—pedal to blend your smoothie! Happy to be able to facilitate that.
This week we will host another instructional class, this time covering Gear Shifting 101.The numbers:
Visitors: 60
Sales: $461.50
Memberships: 9 for $270
Tires/tubes: 9 for $65Outdoor Bins Follow Up
Associated Project(s):Hi all,
We have completed all outdoor bin location proposals. With all the photos it is a large document, so I have placed it on a shared Box. Please let me know if any of these locations need further clarification
In response to your question below of completion by June 30 that is not possible. Also, without knowing all of the locations it is difficult to give you an answer as to what the completion timeframe would be. Below are the two scenarios depending on the proposed locations of the bins.
Installing the bins on existing concrete:
1. Ironworkers can go to the site with the bins/post with two guys and install the anchors and the bins in 2-3 crew hours (4-6 hours total with two guys).
Installing the bins on newly placed concrete:
1. This process will begin with the labor supervisor going to the site and marking the location. 1-2 hours
2. The utility marking crew would then be notified, and they have a 48 hour window to locate utilities. 1-2 hours
3. Laborers and operators go to the site and dig out the spot and place rock. 3-4 crew hours
4. Cement finishers form and pour the concrete and it needs to cure for at least 48 hours. 3-4 crew hours
5. Ironworkers can install the anchors and the bin once concrete has cured. 2-3 crew hours
Depending on how closely the locations are to each other they may prepare 2 or 3 at once and rotate through those with the different steps above. However, that is not always possible.
I hope this helps to see how the two differ in time needed and to see how it really gets involved when the location requires new concrete.
I wanted to reach out & reconnect on the topic of the black, metal outdoor bins. I believe we have 18 identified locations approved by Brent Lewis ready to be installed as soon as the shops are able (locations attached) – these all require concrete poured. We then have ~56 more stored primarily in the Buenting Barn that we have not yet identified locations for, but will very shortly. Some of them will require concrete and others will not. We have WO# 10814481 for this project. Pete is hoping to have the whole process wrapped up by June 30, 2024. I just wanted to put this back up on the radar and get a sense of whether we will be able to get these all installed by summer?
I will be in contact soon regarding the locations of the remaining bins.