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CHICAGO CAMPUS
Northwestern University recycles more than 1,000 tons each year.
Help us continue this success!
Why all the blue bins?

Blue bins are provided for recycling; please do not use them for garbage. If you need
a recycling bin, contact NU Recycling. For a trash can, contact your department office.

Two separate mixes of recyclables are collected: PAPER and CANS/GLASS/PLASTIC.
PAPER Blue desk-side and designated central bins

Employees must empty desk-side recycling bins into central paper bins.

Acceptable
Not Acceptable
  • White and colored paper
  • Brochures and flyers
  • Envelopes (all colors and windowed)
  • Junk mail
  • Magazines & catalogs
  • Newspapers
  • Manila file folders
  • Paper ream wrappers
  • Phone Books
  • Books
  • Paperboard (tablet backs, cereal boxes)
Corrugated cardboard can also be recycled on campus. Please flatten cardboard boxes and place next to a paper bin.
  • Cans, glass, plastic
  • Carbon paper
  • Food wrappers
  • Hanging file folders
  • Laminated paper and stickers
  • Paper bags, cups, or plates
  • Paper towels, napkins, or tissues
  • Photographs
  • Plastic overheads
CANS/GLASS/PLASTIC Blue designated central bins
Acceptable
Not Acceptable
  • Aluminum, steel and tin cans
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Plastic bottles

Please remove lids and empty cans and bottles.

 

Call 7-1374 or e-mail nurecycle@northwestern.edu

  • Items contaminated by lab waste
  • Paint or aerosol cans
  • Paper
  • Plastic bags
  • Wide-mouthed plastic containers for yogurt, butter and the like
 
 
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