How does the program work?
Smith is moving away from single-use containers! Each student on the dining meal plan will receive 2 free tokens to participate in the program at the beginning of the academic year. When students visit a dining room they may redeem their token for a reusable container. They can then fill their container with a meal to go. After using the container, students rinse it and return it to a container machine located in the basement of the Campus Center, Tyler dining hall entryway and/or the Scales entryway. Follow the directions to insert the container into the machine and receive a token that can be used in any of the dining rooms.
How will I get my free token at the start of the academic year?
First year and transfer students will receive their tokens at the Dining Services table at Central Check In.
Most upper class students will get theirs when they pick up their room key from Res Life. The only exception to this will be students that live in Cutter/Ziskind house. They will pick up their tokens from The Dining Room Coordinator in the Cutter/Ziskind Dining Room.
Where can I use my reusable container?
You can use your Grab and Go 2.0 container in any of the residential dining rooms on campus.
What sizes do the reusable containers come in?
You will have the choice of either an 8x8 clam shell style container or a 12 oz. soup container.
How do the containers get cleaned?
A Dining Services student worker (an Ozzi Coordinator) will remove dirty containers from the Grab and Go receptacle machine and wash them in the dish pantries in between meal periods, and redistribute them to the dining halls.
Where are the container machines located?
Ozzi machines are located in the basement of the Campus Center, Tyler dining hall entryway and the Scales entryway.
Why can’t I reuse my container without having it washed by a Dining staff person?
For health and safety reasons, only properly cleaned and sanitized containers handled by Dining staff can be used in the dining rooms to help prevent any cross contamination.
Can I exchange a dirty container for a clean container in the dining hall?
No, containers need to be returned to a machine, where students will receive a token to be exchanged for a container. The container deposit machines allow dining staff to keep track of usage and ensure the containers are sanitized. Additionally, not all dining halls will be able to clean the containers.
Do I have to rinse my container before depositing it into the machine?
Dining staff recommends rinsing your container. If you are unable to rinse your container, please at least empty the container of all food before returning.
What if I don’t have a token?
If you lose your tokens or need another one you can purchase a new one from the Campus Center Cafe for 5 dollars.
What if I lose my container?
If you lose your container you can purchase a replacement token from the Campus Center Cafe for 5 dollars.
What if I have the need for multiple containers?
You may purchase as many tokens as you would like from the Campus Center Café for 5 dollars each.
Can I redeem my token for cash?
No, tokens can only be used for containers.
Can I use the container at Kosher or Dawes?
No, the containers cannot be used at Kosher or Dawes. Paper products will be available at Kosher and at Dawes for meals.
What If I dine Halal? Are the containers kept separate?
No, but dining will continue to allow personal tupperware that holds one meal portion, if you first put your portion on a china plate and transfer it to your container.
What happens if the container machine is not working?
The container machine is networked to track usage and technical errors, and will notify the dining office. Any problems will be corrected as soon as possible.