Recycling - Facilities Operations

As stewards of the environment, we are responsible for preserving and protecting our resources for ourselves and for future generations.

What to Recycle

All colored glass bottles or jars from food or beverage products can be collected together. If in doubt whether a container is clear or colored, consider it colored.
Clear glass containers need to be separated from colored glass.

All newspapers, including inserts, will be collected.
Telephone books and IUP directories can be recycled with newspapers by placing in a designated bin or near office paper collection container. Covers do not need to be removed.

How to Recycle

All office paper products can be collected and recycled together. Custodial Services staff will provide a hanging recycling box for each office wastebasket for paper collection.
Remove paper clips and rubber bands from paper. Removal of staples is preferred but not required
Any suitable container may be designated as a collection box, but it must be clearly marked recycling, including what is to be recycled in that container.
A recycling collection box should be placed near each department’s copier or printer.
Corrugated cardboard can be given to the housekeeping staff.
Glass and plastic containers need to have labels removed and should be rinsed routinely. Housekeeping staff will gather recyclable items from office collection containers and move them to a central collection site.
Collection sites for plastics, newspapers, and magazines will be identified for each building.

Material	Residence Halls	Dining Halls	Academic and Admin
Aluminum / Metal	*	*	*
Cardboard	*	*	*
Glass	*	*	*
Magazines	*
Newspapers	*	*	*
Office Paper	*		*
Plastics 1 and 2	*	*	*

A collection of plastic items in the academic and service buildings will only be in buildings where plastic containers are used in vending machines.