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CHICAGO CAMPUS
Northwestern
University recycles more than 1,200 tons each year.
Help us continue this success!
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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/CARDBOARD and CANS/GLASS/PLASTIC.
PAPER/CARDBOARD
Designated desk side & central bins
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Acceptable
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Not Acceptable
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- Brochures and flyers
- White and colored paper
- Cardboard
- Magazines & catalogs
- Junk mail
- Newspapers
- Envelopes (all colors and windowed)
- Paperboard (cereal boxes, etc.)
- Paperback books
- Paper bags
*Please flatten cardboard
boxes and place in or next to a paper bin.
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- Food wrappers
- Paper cups or plates
- Paper towels,
napkins, or tissues
- Laminated paper & stickers
- Hardcover books
- Hanging file folders
- Laminated paper and stickers
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CANS/GLASS/PLASTIC
Designated central bins
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Acceptable
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Not
Acceptable
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- Aluminum & steel
cans
- Glass bottles and
jars
- Plastic bottles
- Plastic containers #1 - #5 (includes bottles & jugs, yogurt cups & tubs, grocery containers & 6-pack rings)
- Aluminum foil & trays
- Aseptic packaging (drink boxes, milk & juice cartons, etc.)
Please empty all containers.
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