If you work at or have recently visited the Trafalgar Campus, you will likely have noticed that the green, blue and black Zero Waste bins have been removed from all hallways and corridors.
This change is a result of a recent order by the Town of Oakville Fire Department, enforcing the following requirements of the Ontario Fire Code:
- Combustible materials are not allowed to accumulate in our hallways.
- Hallways and pathways must always be free of obstruction, which includes moveable items.
The order required removal of tables, chairs, art supplies, microwave ovens and waste bins.
We recognize that the absence of the waste bins in the hallways and corridors may be concerning to our community. Bins have been temporarily relocated to common spaces, washrooms, offices and classrooms. Please note that all the bins in areas other than hallways and corridors, such as offices and Learning Commons, are not affected by the order.
This order was imposed specifically by the Town of Oakville Fire Department at Trafalgar, and we are committed to ensuring that all of our campuses abide by the Ontario Fire Code. For this reason, Campus Safety and Facilities are currently clearing hallways at Davis and HMC of items that are considered to be egress hazards.
Facilities Services, Sustainability and Campus Safety are working to provide a long-term waste bin plan that will satisfy the requirements of Oakville Fire Department. The goal is to have a solution in place by the start of the fall term.
Once the new bin plan is approved and implemented at the Oakville Campus, it will then be implemented at the Davis and HMC campuses. The waste bins are remaining at Davis and HMC until a solution has been approved.
Please be assured that supporting our zero waste goals, and maintaining a clean campus environment, continues to be a top priority for Sheridan.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Office of Campus Safety
Office for Sustainability
Sheridan Facilities Services