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CHICAGO CAMPUS
Northwestern
University recycles more than 1,000 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 and CANS/GLASS/PLASTIC.
PAPER
Blue desk-side and
designated central bins
Employees
must empty desk-side recycling bins into
central paper bins.
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Acceptable
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Not Acceptable
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- 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
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CANS/GLASS/PLASTIC
Blue
designated central bins
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Acceptable
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Not
Acceptable
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- 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
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- 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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