The "Chuck It Recycling" Program began as a collaboration between NC State Waste Reduction and Recycling, Waste Industries and NC State Athletics. The Carter-Finley Stadium based project began in the 2003 football season and was instantly a huge success. The program consisted of recycling bins for glass, plastic and aluminum located at the entrance gates and in the parking areas of the stadium. Additionally, two “Chuckwagons” fashioned with covered wagon tops, rode throughout the parking areas, collecting material from the tailgaters. Volunteers on the wagons encouraged fans to recycle and hand out drink koozies to the avid recyclers. In the first three years, the program saw its totals double each year as additional bins were added to the tailgating areas.

With the departure of coach Chuck Amato in 2006, the program began a re-branding campaign and changed names. The "W.E. Recycle" name reflects the program's future goal to anchor the program to our shared University Community and Environment, rather than to a single coach or figure (whom, we have learned the hard way, come and go).

The program returns in the 2007 season to continue to lead the nation in special event recycling. The success of the program depends profoundly on the involvement of volunteers, and the participation of Wolfpack fans who understand the importance of recycling for our campus community.

Don't forget to Recycle!

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