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Public Area Recycling

Green Recycling SymbolBottles & can recycling - how it works in public areas.

 Public Area Bottle and Can Recycling Bins

 


Bins for bottles & cans are located in public areas throughout the academic and administrative buildings. They are also located in public food service areas such as the Blanchard Café.

BottlesWhat can I recycle in the bottle & can recycling bins?

All of the following items can be co-mingled together in the bottle & can recycling bins.

What to Include: Do Not Include:
Aluminum Cans
Tin (Steel) Cans
Glass Bottles (all colors)
Plastic Bottles (all types)
Milk Cartons
Juice Boxes
Plastic Yogurt Tubs

NO Plastic Cups
NO Lids
NO Bottle Caps
NO Plastic Bags
NO Styrofoam

Containers should be rinsed
Labels are OK

Mixed paper recycling - how it works in public areas.
Bins for mixed paper are located in public areas throughout the campus.

Trash Bins in Public Areas

What can I recycle in the paper recycling bins?

Papers and Magazines


All of the following items can be co-mingled together in the mixed paper recycling bins:

 

 

What to Include: Do Not Include:
Newspapers
Magazines & Catalogs
Junk Mail
Notebook Paper
Photocopies
Computer Paper
Staples are OK

NO Tissues
NO Paper Towels
NO Pizza Boxes
NO Candy Wrappers
NO Cigarette Boxes
NO Paper Cups or Plates
NO Plastic Bags

 

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