UConn Recycles!
In 2005, UConn contracted with Haley & Aldrich, Inc., an engineering company specializing in environmental consulting, to review UConn's existing recycling program and propose new systems where needed.
A revitalized program, including new bins and a new pick up schedule, has had a successful introduction to campus, raising recycling volumes 28% in just 1 year.
UConn Recycling Guidelines:
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What to Recycle:
White & colored office paper
Newspapers
Magazines & catalogues
Junk mail
Envelopes (windows OK)
Cereal (chipboard) boxes
Soda holders/cartons
Soft & Hard cover books
Brown paper bags
Telephone books
Shredded paper
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What Not to Recycle:
3 ring binders/binder clips
Paper plates or cups
Tissues or napkins
Food contaminated products
Pizza boxes
Wrapping paper
Waxed or carbon paper
Backing from labels
Tyvek or FedEx envelopes
Photographs
Styrofoam
Plastic packaging material
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It is ok to put staples and paperclips in the paper bins!
Corrugated cardboard should be flattened and placed next to the paper bins.
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What to Recycle:
#1-7 plastic bottles, tubs, and containers
Aluminum cans & foil
Tin cans
Bi-metal cans
Glass bottles and jars
Milk and juice cartons
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What Not to Recycle:
Ceramins/PYREX
Plate or stained glass
Styrofoam
Plastic bags
Fuel containers
Plastic films
Needles
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Click here to download a poster with detailed recycling guidelines.
Recycling & Trash Pick Up Schedule:
Trash and recycling in common areas will be collected daily. Common areas include mailrooms, copy rooms, hallways, and kitchens.
Wednesday is recycling day! Custodians will collect:
- Recyclable mixed paper from deskside recycling containers.
- Recyclable bottles & cans from recycling containers in common areas.
- Trash from containers in common areas.
On Wednesdays, custodians will NOT pick up regular trash from deskside containers. Please plan accordingly and dispose of perishables in common area trash containers.
Let’s all work together to make UConn a leader in recycling.
Please call UConn’s Office of Environmental Policy at 860-486-5773 if you have questions or comments, or need more recycling containers.
Thank you for your support!
Click here to return to the
Recycling & Waste Reduction Workgroup webpage
Page last updated 12/10/08.
