Waste Watch Reusables

The Atrium at Eickhoff:


1. SWIPE - All meal plan holders have access to the Waste Watch Reusables Program. Students may receive up to two containers by request only. Initial pickup will only be in The Atrium at Eickhoff.

2. CHOOSE - Once you request into the program, the cashier will hand you two tokens. Visit your desired station(s) and show your token to the server and drop your coin in the bucket.

3. FILL - The server will then fill your container with your requested food.

4. EAT & ENJOY - Take your container and enjoy your meal!

5. RETURN - Wipe and return your container to the cashier upon your next visit to receive token(s) and repeat. If dining in, drop off your containers at the exit and pick up token(s) for your next visit.

This is a voluntary program. If you lose your token or do not have one, you can purchase one at any of the participating locations for $5.00.
You can use the Waste Watch Reusables container various locations in the Brower Student Center which include: Food Court, Traditions To-Go Window, and Fresh Pride Cafe.
If you do not have a token or used Waste Watch Reusables Container to exchange for a clean one, you will  be charged a $5.00 replacement free for a new, clean container. You'll then be back into the system as usual.
For health and safety reasons, only properly cleaned and sanitized container handled by TCNJ Dining Services cam be used in the service areas. This protects the health and safety of everyone.
No. Waste Watch Reusables containers are commercially washed and sanitized before each use. Health and safety standards prevent the use of containers from outside sources.
You may purchase as many Waste Watch Reusables containers as you need. At the beginning of each semester, students with a meal plan are given their first container(s) in The Atrium at Eickhoff. Additional containers can be purchased for $5.00.
If your container breaks, you will need to purchase another container. Waste Watch Reusables containers are sturdy and we do not anticipate them breaking. However, if your container breaks, please bring it to The Atrium at Eickhoff to be properly recycled.