Landscaping and Environmental Services prime responsibilities are to provide and maintain a safe and attractive campus environment that helps promote the University's mission of education, research, and community support.

The role of the Landscaping Services is to maintain and improve the landscape and hardscape elements of all Educational and Auxiliary facilities on the Columbia Campus. The department's maintenance program cares for all outdoor areas on the Columbia campus and includes: turf areas, hardscape (roads, walks, drives, plaza's, etc.), tree & shrub care, ornamental beds, outdoor amenities, etc. Landscaping staff also are responsible for litter and trash removal from outdoor areas and irrigation system maintenance. The department also supports numerous University special events throughout the year.

Environmental Services is responsible for the collection of recyclables, trash and other non-hazardous wastes for the Columbia campus, Pest Control, hardscape repair, and litter removal. Our operations include the coordination of the collection of over 30 recyclable items, implementing waste reduction measures and composting of food and yard waste. Environmental Services also manages the trash collection contract for the Columbia campus and the Medical School. The department also encourages the purchase of recycled content supplies, building materials and equipment and the reuse of items such as office furniture, scrap paper and thermal coffee mugs. We also provide education to the campus about recycling and waste issues.