ACCEPTABLE

UNACCEPTABLE

NOTES

Containers are located next to drink machines & other areas. Call Work Control at X7800 for large pick-ups.

Food & beverage cans only

Any other aluminum items, aerosol cans

Empty & rinse

Bi-Metal & Steel Cans

Bi-metal & steel food & beverage containers, steel lids

aerosol cans, paint cans

Empty & rinse; labels are OK.

Glass

Glass food & beverage bottles (all colors)

Labware, cookware, plates, glasses, mirrors, plateglass, light bulbs, Pyrex, ceramics, chemicals

Empty & rinse; Dispose of Lids/Caps; labels are OK; Do not break.

Plastic

Types #1 PETE (drink & food containers) and #2 HDPE (milk, juice & water jugs, household cleaners) only. 

film, motor oil & antifreeze containers, butter tubs, six-pack rings, Styrofoam, plastic bags, plastic cups, film wrap, Cardboard milk cartons & juice boxes, Plastic containers labeled: #3-V, #4-LDPE, #5-PP, #6-PS, #7-Other

Empty & rinse; Dispose of Lids/Caps; Labels are OK; Check bottom of container for recycling emblem with appropriate number.

MIXED PAPER

Napkins, paper towels & tissues,

Containers are located next to printers, copiers & other areas.

Books- soft cover

Hardback books, CDs

Computer paper

Green or gray bar paper

Laminated paper

Call Work Control for large pick-ups.

Magazines/Catalogs

All magazines & catalogs

Rubber bands, plastic bags

Newspaper

All standard newsprint, inserts, comics

Telephone Books

All telephone books

Call Work Control for a pickup of large quantities.

White & Colored Office Paper

Copier, laser printed,  letterhead & notebook paper, green or gray bar paper, colored paper, white envelopes without plastic windows

Marks, small amount of staples & paper clips are OK.

Shredded Documents

Departments having documents shredded for privacy reasons should contact Work Control prior to having vendor perform services.

Pressboard

CARDBOARD

Soiled or wet cardboard

Remove packaging materials & flatten boxes

Corrugated cardboard

Cardboard with a wavy inner liner, can include brown paper bags

Pressboard (cereal type boxes), pizza boxes, waxed cardboard, food matter, milk or juice cartons (place in mixed paper receptacles)

Flatten boxes & place cardboard next to recycling containers.

OTHER RECYCLABLES

ACCEPTABLE

NOT ACCEPTABLE

NOTES

Antifreeze

Propylene or ethylene glycol

Oil, mineral spirits

Drum is located at the Motor Pool

Ballasts

PCB & non-PCB ballasts from fluorescent lights

Leaking ballasts

Drums are located in the Allen Bldg. basement. Contact Work Control x7800.

Batteries, Automotive

Automotive batteries

Other batteries

Stored at the Motor Pool, Contact x7790.

Batteries, Non-automotive

Cell phone batteries, Lead-acid, Ni-Cd, LiO, & alkaline

Automotive batteries

Drums are located in the Allen Bldg. basement. Place tape over the terminals. Place leaking batteries in plastic bags. Small quantities can be sent to Work Control (Storeroom) through campus mail.

Books- hardback

Large quantities-Contact Dave Hovermale in the Warehouse for pick-up, X6085

Cooking grease

Cooking grease only

Other oils

Underground traps and roll-off units located at dining facilities. Collected by outside contract vendor.

Copper & Brass

Any type of copper or brass, insulation is OK

Other metals

Roll-off unit behind Facilities.

Film

Photographic & lithographic film

Drums located in the Allen Bldg basement. Call Safety Office.

Fluorescent Lights

Fluorescent lights of all sizes, HID lamps

Incandescent bulbs

Do not break lights, Call Work Control for pick-up.

Food Waste

Food waste, including liquids, paper towels

Plastic, glass, paper, Styrofoam

Currently evaluating composting options.

Latex Paint

Latex paint only

Oil or solvent based paint

Store in the Allen Bldg. paint room. Call Safety Office.

Mercury

Metallic mercury only

Mercury compounds

Chemistry Department collects. Call Safety Office.

Mineral Spirits

Mineral spirits only

Gasoline, kerosene, or other solvents

Drum located in the Hazardous Waste Bldg. Call Safety Office.

Used motor oil (petroleum or synthetic) & hydraulic oil

Refrigeration oil

Above ground storage tank located next to the Motor Pool (not available to the Campus community)

Refrigerants

Uncontaminated refrigerants

Moisture, oil, air exceeding permissible limits

HVAC personnel have reclamation units. Send to licensed vendor for recycling.

Refrigeration Oil

Refrigeration oil only.

Motor oil, hydraulic fluid.

Drum located in the Allen Bldg. Contact Safety Office.

Scrap Metal

Tin, steel, iron, aluminum, copper.

Paint cans, gas cylinders, ballasts, drums, asbestos

Roll-off unit located behind Facilities. Call Work Control for pick-up.

Silver

Spent fixer from darkrooms

Developer

Containers are available from the Safety Office

Tires

Tires only

Non state-owned tires

Toner cartridges

Any type of cartridge

Leaking cartridges

Place cartridges in the original box or a plastic bag
Send cartridges to Warehouse Services, Box 6886, or call 831-5342---Contact Dave Hovermale in the Warehouse for pick-up, X6085

Transparencies

Send to the Safety Office (Box 6909)

Wood/Yard Waste

Clean pallets, tree trimmings, brush, virgin wood, lawn trimmings and leaves

Painted, treated, stained wood

Roll-off unit located behind Facilities.