Guidelines

Beginning August 1, 2018: Radford University Campus Recycling Guidelines for Mixed Recycling
- Mixed/Single Stream/Commingled Recycling: plastic, glass, metal and paper together
- Accepting Plastics #1 and #2 (they will no longer accept Plastics #3 - #7)
- Accepting all office paper, newspaper, magazines, cereal/paper boxes
- Accepting metal - tin/steel cans and aluminum beverage cans
- Accepting glass food and beverage containers
Other Recycling Tips:
- Shredded paper must be bagged separately to be recycled
- Corrugated cardboard and pizza boxes are recycled separately
- Electronics are recycled separately. Call RU Recycling 540-831-7207
- Printer Cartridges, Batteries, Light Bulbs are recycled separately. Call RU Recycling 540-831-7207
- No plastic bags in mixed recycling (return to retailer or to Bags for Benches bins. Bags for Benches collection bin locations include: McConnell Main Floor, the CDI office in Heth and SGA office in Hurlburt, and in Center for the Sciences)
- No clothing or toys in mixed recycling. Use community donation programs