The OZZI pilot program allows guests to purchase OZZI reusable containers at the following locations:
- La Paloma, Kroc IPJ (box return site)
- Pavilion Dining, Student Life Pavilion level 1 (box return site)
- Tu Mercado, Student Life Pavilion level 2
One reusable Ozzi box replaces on average 300+ single use (paper) to-go boxes. Help save resources by using an Ozzi box!
- Purchase or redeem a token for an Ozzi box at the register for a $10 deposit.
- You may pay for an Ozzi deposit with Cash, Campus Cash or Credit Card. Retain your Ozzi box receipt as proof of purchase and for a refund of your deposit. Without a receipt, refund will be given in Dining Dollars.
- Get your food in your box, then checkout.
- Enjoy your meal.
- Empty (and if possible - rinse) the box.
- Return box to the Ozzi machine and receive a token for another box or a refund.
- We highly recommend all customers use an OZZI container when taking food to go.
- Pavilion Dining:
- OZZI containers are required for all to-go meals during all-you-care-to-eat dinner meals Sunday-Thursday. (No to-go boxes are distributed during weekend brunch or dinner Fri-Sat).
- You may still use a disposable to-go box during breakfast and lunch timeframes. However, if dining in - please use a china plate.
- Once you have eaten your meal, you may return the container to an OZZI machine to be professionally cleaned and sanitized. Empty and (if possible) rinse your Ozzi box prior to returning it.
- Return the box via the return receptacle located in:
- Pavilion Dining Room, SLP, Level 1, or
- La Paloma, Kroc IPJ
- Return the box via the return receptacle located in:
- The OZZI machines are monitored online and alerts the dining office of any issues, to avoid outages or technical errors.
Dining Services staff remove used containers from the return machine then they are cleaned and sanitized in a high temperature commercial dishwasher.
No. Due to health and safety concerns, only OZZI containers that have been properly cleaned and sanitized can be used in food service areas.
No. Containers must be returned to a machine. Staff at campus dining locations will not accept used, unwashed containers.
- Green, single compartment
- BPA Free
- Made in the USA
- Dishwasher, microwave and freezer-safe
- Leak resistant
- Size: 9"x 9"x 2.5"
- Once box is worn out, it is recyclable (#5 plastic)
If you lose your token or would like additional tokens, you may purchase at a register (at La Paloma, Kroc IPJ, or Pavilion Dining, SLP) for a $10 deposit.
If you lose your container, you may purchase a token at a register for a $10 deposit.
- You may request a refund by returning your box to the Ozzi receptacle and receiving a token from the machine.
- Take the token to a register (at: La Paloma or Pavilion Dining). If you paid with Cash, Credit Card or Campus Cash you must present the receipt to receive a refund of that same tender. If the receipt is not available you will be refunded with Dining Dollars.
- There are no refunds for lost containers.