Services
Landscape Division
Within the Landscape division, the daily/seasonal maintenance and care tasks for the green space and walk areas of campus, falls to our area landscape technicians, who skillfully perform their duties so that our campus landscape is safe and enjoyable for everyone to use. These individuals are supported by a group of specialists whose expertise provides for the continued development and maintenance of our campus irrigation systems, grounds equipment, landscape improvement projects, turf and athletic care, flower production and tree and shrub care. For questions call 208-885-6734 or via email at landscape@uidaho.edu.
Recycling/Solid Waste/Surplus
The Recycling/Solid Waste division has the responsibility of managing the Recycling and Solid Waste programs of the university. The recycling group makes 500 stops each week collecting recyclables from offices, dormitories and other campus areas. Waste management services recycles over 240 tons/year and processes over 260 tons of solid waste each year. A total of 1500 tons of solid waste is removed yearly from campus. Surplus personnel, now part of Fixed Assets department, manages the auction, sale and disposal of university assets that are no longer in active use. These divisions continued efforts in providing cost effective service while using new methods and opportunities to reduce our waste stream positively impacts everyone at the University of Idaho. For questions regarding recycling or solid waste call 208-885-2025 or via email at recycle@uidaho.edu.
Garage/LES Shops
The Garage/LES Shops division provides a variety of services for our campus customers. The Garage provides services for University department vehicles that include a preventative maintenance program, tire sales and installation, safety inspections and routine maintenance and repair work. The Garage continues to implement better service applications for the convenience of our customers and act as liaison in arranging for extreme vehicle repairs requiring outside services. LES Shops provides repair and maintenance services for all Facilities small and large engine equipment. They are also involved in project work and upgrades concerning this equipment. For questions call 208-885-7104 or via email at garage@uidaho.edu.
Hardscape
The Hardscape team is responsible for exterior asphalt and concrete maintenance and repair across campus, as well as regulatory signage found along campus streets. With over 100 acres of hardscape to care for this is a full time task during all four seasons of the year. Their capabilities allow them to monitor, clean, maintain and repair campus streets and parking lots, maintain exterior walkways and stairs and clear snow and ice from campus. They also assist all other Facilities Trade Shops with heavy equipment operation for the numerous maintenance and repair projects that these staff perform throughout the year, and which help to keep our campus safe and functional. For questions call 208-885-5946 or email this team at fm-hardscape@uidaho.edu.
Campus Storage
Campus Storage allows University of Idaho departments the chance to rent lower cost storage space on campus at the new Campus Mini Storage Building. Both short term and long term space rental is available for our customers needs. For questions call 208-885-6633.