# Directorate of Estates and Facilities

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# Directorate of Estates and Facilities

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## Environmental Services Unit

The Environmental Services Unit consists of the Campus Cleansing Unit and the Landscape Services Unit.

The [Campus Cleansing Unit](https://www.estates.manchester.ac.uk/services/operationalservices/envsvcs/campusclnsg/) is responsible for discharging the University's responsibility in relation to the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (code of practise regarding litter and refuse) across the main campus and service and maintain the various recycling initiatives employed by the University (see [here](https://www.estates.manchester.ac.uk/services/operationalservices/envsvcs/waste/) for detailed waste/recycling information).

The [Landscape Services Unit](https://www.estates.manchester.ac.uk/services/operationalservices/envsvcs/landscape/) is responsible for the planning and maintenance of landscape areas across the University Estate. This section employs a combination of both in-house and external contractors to undertake the necessary works associated with ensuring that the University grounds are as attractive as possible.

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