Recycling Program
The University of North Dakota recognizes the value to the community and to the nation to recycle resources. It is also committed to protecting natural resources and preventing pollution. The recycling program collects all paper types, cardboard, scrap metals, aluminum, glass, plastic, and yard waste is composted. Through waste audits and funding availability a determination is made for recoverable materials. Pick-up service is contracted with a local recycling company. Individuals collect and place recyclables into conveniently located receptacles within the buildings. Containers are labeled and specifications are displayed. University Building Services Technicians empty these containers for pick-up service.
WHAT UND RECYCLES
* PAPER
Acceptable: White & colored paper, envelopes (windows ok), newspaper, magazines, junk mail, post-it notes, phone books.
Unacceptable: Carbon paper, food wrappers, hard cover books, glossy report covers, paper towels, facial tissue.
Preparation: Remove any plastic or metal spines. Remove clasps and clips. Staples need not be removed. Place in container marked “Paper”.
Three ring binder covers
* PLASTIC BOTTLES
Acceptable: Plastic containers numbered or labeled #1-7.
Unacceptable: Toys, plastic bags, pipe, hard plastics.
Preparation: Rinse and remove any caps or lids. Place in container marked “CANS & PLASTIC”
* ALUMINUM & TIN/STEEL
Acceptable: Soda & food cans, scrap metal, screw-on lids, aerosol cans, & paint cans (all cans must be empty and clean)
Unacceptable: Dirty containers.
Preparation: Empty, rinse, and place in container marked “CANS & PLASTIC”.
* CARDBOARD
Acceptable: Corrugated & paperboard (i.e. cereal), & paper bags.
Unacceptable: Plastic coated boxes, styrofoam or bubble packaging.
Preparation: Remove packaging, flatten, and place in the outdoor cardboard container or place behind hallway containers (preferably at day's end). For large quantities, please make arrangements with the Building Services staff or Recycling Office.
* BATTERIES
Acceptable: Rechargeable batteries (look for recycling seal). Nickel Cadmium, button cell, lead-acid, nickel hydride.
Preparation: Send to Facilities Recycling Office, Box 9032
* PRINTER CARTRIDGES
Acceptable : Laser and ink jet printer cartridges.
Unacceptable: Toner tubes
Preaparation: Send to Facilities Recycling Office, Box 9032
* SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Padded mailing envelopes and Tyvek® Envelopes: 100% FLASHSPUN HDPE (HIGH-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE) makes a Tyvek® envelope recyclable. Do not put in paper recycling. Send to Facilities Recycling Office, Box 9032 .
* LARGE QUANTITIES
Special arrangements can be made for unexpected large quantities. Please call Facilities at 777-4878 to make arrangements or contact your Building Services Technician. If at all possible, purge files periodically to avoid especially large loads.
Don't put sharp objects (needles, syringes, lancets,etc.) in anything that will be recycled or the regular waste. This will contaminate the recycling process. Contact Student Health Services for special medical waste containers.
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