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Event Support

In an effort to provide the best service for your event, please review the following information to determine your request needs.

Grounds Services can deliver 32-gallon trash containers with liners, recycling containers and refuse dumpsters for events. We do not regularly work on the weekend, but with advanced notice, accommodations can frequently be made to provide staffing. Here is information that will help you to decide which services you will need.

  • Trash Cans
    • What is the date of the event?
    • Exactly where would you like the cans delivered? (i.e. the east side of the courtyard at the Academic Resource Center)
    • How many containers you would like? This is dependant upon the number of people attending and the type of trash you will have. Normally one trash container per every 50 people is adequate. If you are serving box lunches, the containers quickly fill up, so you will need a can per every 20 people.
    • How many liners would you like per can? We typically provide 5 liners per can, but the number is dependant upon the length of the event and the type of trash generated.
    • Will you need event clean up help? Staff can be provided if enough advanced notice is given, typically 2 weeks is requested.
    • Fees: Trash container fees are based upon the labor time needed for preparation and delivery. It usually takes up to an hour to deliver and pick up 10 cans, sometimes less. You are only charged for the actual labor time it takes. Our labor recharge rate is $67.47 per hour. Staffing for your event, if requested, is charged at the same rate and is at time-and-a-half on weekends.
    • Please contact Jessica Petrini at (831) 459-5039 or jpetrini@ucsc.edu if you have questions.
  • Recycling Containers
    • What is the date of the event?
    • Exactly where would you like the containers delivered? (i.e. the east side of the south courtyard at the McHenry Library)
    • What type of recycling containers will you need? Specify aluminum, plastic or glass and the quantity needed. Usually one of each type needed is sufficient for a small group.
    • Fees: Recycling container fees are based upon the labor time needed for delivery and pick up. If containers are already present at the site, you will only be charged for pick up. It usually takes up to an hour to deliver and pick up containers, sometimes less. You are only charged for the actual labor time it takes. Our labor recharge rate is $87.14 per hour. Materials collected are weighed at $0.367 per pound.
    • Please contact Salvador Peña at (831) 459-3671 or spena3@ucsc.edu if you have recycling questions.
  • Refuse Dumpster
    • What is the date of the event?
    • Will you need additional dumpster service? If your event generates refuse that is not from regular facility operations, you will need to request additional dumpster service.
    • Exactly where would you like the dumpster delivered? (i.e. the east side of the East Field House adjacent to the pool parking lot) Please provide a map identifying the location if possible.
    • Fees: Refuse dumpster fees are based upon the labor time needed for delivery and pick up of the container and the volume of refuse generated. There is a one-hour minimum charge for delivery and pick up of a container. If containers are already present at the site, you will only be charged for pick up of generated refuse. Our labor recharge rate is $87.14 per hour and the refuse volume fee is $0.367 per pound.
    • Requesting information regarding additional dumpster pick-up or dumpster delivery can be made by contacting Salvador Peña at (831) 459-3671 or spena3@ucsc.edu.
TO REQUEST TRASH OR RECYCLING CONTAINERS OR A DUMPSTER:
When you have determined the resources needed for your event, e-mail the information including FOAPAL information to wodesk@ucsc.edu, call them at (831) 459-4444 or clicking the button to the left to make an on-line work request.