Dive Brief:

• Brigham Young University student Ryan Smith has founded Recyclops as a way for students living off-campus to recycle.
• The startup partners with landlords to construct recycling centers, which are 4'x8' sheds that residents living at apartment complexes have access to. The company is currently focusing on outfitting apartment buildings with 200 or more tenants, according to The Digital Universe.
• The company plans to expand while most students are on summer break, building more units while demand is low and preparing for increased demand when classes begin in the fall.​

Dive Insight:

Student interest in the sheds has been growing. Recyclops has received calls from students who want the program at their apartment. Complexes that have installed the centers are pleased with the results, according to The Digital Universe, and the company has seen good usage levels.