Green Resources: Green Recycling 
Each office and classroom should be equipped with two containers. The Blue “Paper” labeled container is for Paper Only. All other trash must be placed in the other container (gray, black or brown). Commingled recyclables (plastic, glass and metal cans and bottles) must be deposited in the appropriately labeled hallway containers that are centrally located.
Paper
Below is a guide to acceptable items:
| Below is a guide to acceptable items: Accounting ledgers Adding machine tapes Books: paperback Brochures Carbonless paper Catalog with glue bindings Catalogs Computer printouts |
Copy paper Envelopes Fax paper Greeting cards Index cards Labels Loose-leaf paper Magazines Manuals |
Newspapers Pamphlets Pastel paper Pastel Post-Its Stamps Stationery Telephone books |
*** Staples and paper clips are OK *** Place confidential material in shredding boxes.
Paper Products That Are Currently Unrecyclable
| Books: Hardback (recycle if hard covers removed) Blueprints Carbon paper |
Photographs Frozen food and drink packaging Used tissues, napkins, or paper towels Paper contaminated with food or beverage |
Cardboard Pizza Boxes are Not Recyclable
Treat as regular trash.
Plastic, Glass and Metal Cans and Bottles
Deposit in appropriately labeled hallway containers.
Toner and Ink Cartridges
Contact the Storeroom at extension 7670 for pickup.
Batteries
Household non-rechargeable and rechargeable Batteries: Place in the collection container located on the second floor of the Student Center.
NOTE: This does not include automobile batteries.
Cell Phones and Eye Glasses
Place cell phones (accessories and battery) and eyeglasses in the collection container located outside the Human Resources conference room (D Wing) or contact Nancy Boone (x7781).
Electronic discards
| Computers Monitors |
Televisions / Audio equipment Printers |
Electronic equipment contains metals that, if not properly managed or contained, can become hazardous wastes. Contact ITS (x7777) for disposal of computer equipment and Facilities (x7660) for all other electronic material.
Toxic/Hazardous Waste
Toxic/hazardous materials should never be flushed down sanitary drains, placed in trash collection bins, or offered for regular recycling. This includes all laboratory chemicals, solvents, paints, oils, heavy-duty cleaners, photographic developers, anti-freeze, pesticides, lead acid batteries, and refrigerants. Contact Environmental Health and Safety for proper disposal (x7531).
| Download the Recycling Guidelines (PDF) |
