PLA (polylactic acid) printing filament scraps from 3D printers on UGA campus can now be composted via a partnership with Athens Clarke County Commercial Composting Facility.
PLA is different from petroleum-based plastics, as it is derived from renewable resources, such as corn starch, and is often referred to as a “bioplastic.” The unique nature of this material allows it to be diverted from landfills and composted instead.
UGA Facilities Management Division provides composting removal service for PLA printing filament scraps associated with our campus Makerspaces and other campus areas with 3D printers. Participants are responsible for material collection, preventing contamination, and requesting removal. To opt-in, contact your Building Services Supervisor and notify them that your department plans to begin PLA scrap collection and will be requesting their support to coordinate removal.
Please note: it is of utmost importance that only PLA printing filament scraps are included in this collection and kept free of other types of 3D printer filament.
Additional program details are described here: UGA FMD PLA Filament Scraps Composting Program
