Mixed Material Recycling
Organics*available in retail food outlets, JDUC, QC and participating offices |
Mixed Plastics, Glass & Cans |
Mixed Paper |
Waste |
| meat, poultry, fish, shellfish and bones | #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 plastic containers | all paper and envelopes | courier envelopes |
| egg and dairy | coffee cups and lids | soft cover books, catalogues, journals | paper towels and facial tissue |
| fruit and vegetables | plastic cups | newspaper and magazines | food wrappers |
| bread, dough, pasta, grains | plastic utensils | cardboard and boxboard | wax coated boxes |
| coffee grounds, filters and tea bags | plastic bags | carbonless copies | paper products stained with food, oil, paint or chemicals |
| kitchen paper towels | plastic bottles | post-it-notes | pottery, ceramics, glassware |
| uncoated paper take-out containers | glass bottles and jars | paper with staples, labels, tape, hi-lighter and magic marker | |
| pizza delivery boxes | food and beverage cans | file folders | |
| paper napkins | styrofoam | clean brown lunch bags | |
| waxed cardboard and paper | |||
| uncoated plates |
Recycling practices at the University are similar to the way you recycle at home. All buildings are equipped with clearly labeled waste/recycle depots to assist you with sorting recyclable items.
Recycling containers that are contaminated with garbage are disposed of as waste. Do your part by taking the time to sort your waste and recyclable items into the proper containers.
Not sure if something is recyclable? Check the information provided here, download the Waste Watcher's Guide to Recycling & Waste Disposal or contact the Sustainability Office for any items that aren't listed.