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Recycling
At the University of Maryland, recycle all Bottles & Cans and Paper:
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All glass bottles (regardless of color)
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All plastic #1 through #7
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All metal cans (aluminum, tin, and
steel)
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All office paper and newspapers
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All junk mail, magazines, post-its,
folders
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All cardboard-- brown corrugated
cardboard, ordinary cardboard boxes, and pizza boxes
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Do we recycle all
plastics?
Yes! As of February 2009, we can recycle ALL plastics on
campus.
This includes all plastic containers such as water bottles, yogurt
containers, detergent containers, etc. PLEASE rinse out the
food first! Bottle caps are okay!
Rigid plastic is acceptable too. This includes plastic trays
and even lawn furniture.
No plastic bags-- they jam the recycling equipment-- no sandwich
bags, no grocery bags, no dry cleaning bags, etc.
- So we recycle plastics numbered 1 through 7?
Yes!. We can recycle all plastics #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
and 7. See the "chasing arrows"
recycling symbol on the bottom of a container? Recycle it!
- Should I empty out my bottles and cans?
Yes. Please pour out any leftover liquid from your beverage
bottles and cans and rinse/wash out food from all food containers
(especially peanut butter and mayonnaise!).
- Should I remove the lid from my plastic bottle?
No. We can recycle that plastic, too!
- Do I need to flatten cardboard boxes?
Yes. Please flatten all cardboard boxes and empty all packing
materials such as plastic bags and foam beads. If you need
help (for example, your office received a large shipment of
equipment in many, many boxes), just let us know!
- Can I recycle pizza boxes?
Yes. Just empty out any leftover pizza and throw in the trash
any wax paper sheet. The box is recyclable even if it has some
melted cheese or oil on it.
- Is shredded paper recyclable?
Yes. Just bag it in a clear plastic bag and put it with your
paper recycling container.
- Are paper towels, tissues, and napkins recyclable?
No. Do not put paper products that been used on the body or
are covered in food into the recycling containers.
- Are books recyclable?
Yes. We recycle all paperback and hardback books; just put
them in the recycling bins for "PAPER". If you have more than
a few hardback books, contact the Manager of Recycling and Solid
Waste (contact info below) to arrange for a special pick-up for
large quantities.
- Is aluminum foil recyclable?
Yes. Sheets of aluminum foil can be balled up and put in the
Recycling bins labeled "BOTTLES & CANS". Other aluminum
containers are recyclable as well such as pie pans and lids from
some carry-out restaurants. Please rinse off all food from the
aluminum!
Greasy and/or food-laden aluminum trays from grills or other cooking
are NOT acceptable- PLEASE put aluminum which is contaminated with
grease and/or food in the trash.
- Where do I take my recyclables on campus if I want to/need
to?
You may bring your recyclables to the University Recycling
Center (Building 107) in Lot 4i across Paint Branch Drive from
Comcast Center.
Need
containers or help recycling?
Have suggestions?
Let us know.
Send an email to recycle@umd.edu
to
contact the Office of Recycling and Solid Waste
Building and Landscape Services Department of Facilities Management Division of Administrative Affairs
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