National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) maintains a university-wide system for tracking and quantifying waste generated through its campus operations. Waste streams including general waste, recyclable materials, food waste, and laboratory-related waste are recorded and consolidated by the responsible administrative units.
General waste and recyclable materials are measured based on collection and recycling records, while laboratory waste is reported, weighed, and recorded through NCKU's integrated environmental, health and safety information system. These records enable the University to monitor the quantities of waste generated, recycled, and sent for final treatment.
Annual waste data are consolidated at the institutional level and used to evaluate waste reduction, recycling, and resource-circulation performance. For the 2025 reporting year, NCKU compiles waste data within its defined institutional perimeter to provide a university-wide measurement of waste generation and recycling.
General waste and recyclable materials are measured based on collection and recycling records, while laboratory waste is reported, weighed, and recorded through NCKU's integrated environmental, health and safety information system. These records enable the University to monitor the quantities of waste generated, recycled, and sent for final treatment.
Annual waste data are consolidated at the institutional level and used to evaluate waste reduction, recycling, and resource-circulation performance. For the 2025 reporting year, NCKU compiles waste data within its defined institutional perimeter to provide a university-wide measurement of waste generation and recycling.
NCKU publishes annual waste statistics showing that all general campus waste is processed at the Chengxi Incineration Plant, with data recorded monthly from 2021 to 2026. Annual waste totals range from about 358 to 377 metric tons, reaching 308.95 tons as of September 2026. The data reveal seasonal trends—February as the lowest month, and June and November as peak periods of waste generation. By making these records publicly available, NCKU demonstrates a transparent and accountable waste management system, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability.
To enforce its “Zero Litter Policy,” NCKU uses sealed compacting garbage trucks for regular campus waste collection. Cleaning staff from each department follow fixed schedules to deliver general waste and recyclables to central points. All general waste is sent to the Chengxi Incineration Plant, while recyclables are sorted and processed by certified vendors, with proceeds returned to the university fund. This systematic approach ensures cleanliness, enhances recycling efficiency, and promotes transparent, institutionalized waste management—demonstrating NCKU’s strong commitment to sustainability.
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Integrated Information System at NCKU is an on-campus platform for managing and reporting chemicals, hazardous waste, radiation, and biological safety. It also provides subsystems for waste disposal reporting, equipment and radiation management, health examinations, and EHS training. By digitalizing environmental safety operations, the system ensures transparent tracking of hazardous materials and waste, enhancing sustainability, safety performance, and campus-wide governance efficiency.