With recycling collection stations in 553 buildings across campus, the amount collected in the first weeks of classes surpasses the amount collected on any regular week.

Although the data has yet been collected, Assistant Director of MSU Office of Sustainability Ann Erhardt said that the amount recycled per person could be more in the move-in week.

As part of the recycling initiatives from the Office of Sustainability, this year’s edition of Sparticipation was going to be a zero-waste event.

“For this event, food waste will be collected. A lot of the items (at the event) are materials that can be composted,” Erhardt said.

Sparticipation was postponed due to a sever thunderstorm on Tuesday.

According to a report from Residential and Hospitality Services, the campaign “Pack Up. Pitch In.” collected 101,591 pounds of cardboard in 2013.

Residential and Hospitality Services Sustainability Coordinator Carla Iansiti anticipates 100,000 to 200,000 pounds of cardboard throughout 2014.

As of Wednesday, Iansiti said that several tons of cardboard, packaging materials and Styrofoam have been collected.

After the materials have been collected, a staff made up on its majority by students will sort them at the MSU Recycling Center.

“Our facility is where all the recycling items come to,” Erhardt said. “It’s either recycled or bailed.”

The East Lansing recycling program sees a peak in recycling materials at certain periods too.

“We see an increase (of recycling) in major football games — you get more recyclable materials with bottles and cans,” Environmental Services Administrator of East Lansing  Cathy DeShambo said.

Besides the curbside recycling program, residents are encouraged to bring their recyclable materials at a drop-off set at 1800 East State Road.