WHAT CAN I RECYCLE?
-All of UMW’s campus utilizes single-stream recycling. This means that you can place all recycling into a single bin and leave the sorting to the professionals. Want to learn more about single-stream and take an inside look at the sorting process? Check out this link for more information!
ACCEPTABLE
Paper:
- Office Paper, Computer Paper, Card Stock Paper & File Folders (White & Colored)
- Envelopes (Manila, Regular, & Windowed)
- Post-It Notes
Media:
- Newspaper, Magazines, Junk Mail
- Books (Paperback, Textbooks, Hardbacks, & Telephone)
- Aerosol Cans
Food & Beverage Containers:
- Cardboard & Paperboard Boxes (Including EMPTY Pizza Boxes)
- Aluminum & Tin Cans
- Glass Bottles and Jars
- Ferrous & Bimetal Food & Beverage Containers
- #1-#7 Plastic Containers; Not Including #6 Styrofoam (Milk, Detergent, Yogurt, Margarine, etc.)
***Remember to thoroughly rinse all food & beverage containers prior to placing them into bins***
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Organic Materials:
- Food Waste
- Coffee Station Waste
- Bathroom Waste
- Wood or Yard Debris
Electronics & Office Materials:
- Printer Cartridges (Toner or Inkjet)
- Wax Coated Paper or Cardboard
- Cell Phones
- Batteries
- Computers & Household Electronics
- Wire
Household Items & Materials:
- Styrofoam
- Light Bulbs
- Coat Hangers
- Mirrors, Windows, Auto Glass, Porcelain, Ceramic, Glass Cookware, Drinking Glasses
- Plastic Bags or Films
- Hazardous or Toxic Substances (Such as Cleaning Products)
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