Res Hall Recycling Guide

Steps to Recycle

Step 1: Separate your Recycling, Trash, and Cardboard

Recycling goes in the Blue Bin

Trash goes int the Black Bin

Flatten Cardboard

Step 2: Bring separated materials to outdoor waste area for your building

Dock waste station

Step 3: Put your waste in the correct bin

Recycling goes in the Brown Polycarts

Landfill goes in the Black Dumpster

Cardboard goes in the Brown Dumpster

Recycling Across Campus

Single Stream vs. Dual Stream

Recycling in the Residence Halls and Graduate/Family Housing = SINGLE STREAM

Recycling in all other buildins across campus = DUAL STREAM

Click here to learn more about Single Stream vs. Dual Stream.

Dual Stream station

Beyond Traditional Materials

Hard to Recycle Items

What to do with items that don't go into your recycle bin, but still can be recycled at other locations.

Household Hazardous Materials

These items are toxic to the environment and CAN"T go into the landfill, recycle, or compost.

Reduce Your Waste in the First Place

Get Thrifty

Find amazing clothes you can't get anywhere else, and at the same time, save virgin resources!

B.Y.O.B

Choose reusable items over disposable ones! Bring your own bag, bottle, mug, etc.

Waste Reductions Tips

  • Take only what you need
  • Buy recycled products
  • Print only when necessary
  • Opt for paperless documents
  • Read the news online