Dorms

Evanston Campus
Chicago Campus
Cardboard Recycling

Evanston Campus

Three separate mixes are collected:

Mix 1

• Cans (aluminum, bi-metal/tin, and steel)
• Glass bottles (brown, green, & clear)
• Plastic (soda bottles, PET #1, milk jugs, HDPE #2)

Mix 2

• Office Paper (includes junk mail & window envelopes)

Mix 3

• Newspaper and Magazines

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Chicago Campus

Two separate mixes are collected:

Mix 1

• Cans (aluminum, bi-metal/tin, and steel)
• Glass bottles (brown, green, and clear)
• Plastic (all types, including polystyrene/Styrofoam)

Mix 2

• Mixes Paper (office paper, newspapers, magazines, junk mail, phone books, and paperboard)

There are separate bins for each mix. Cans, glass, and plastic do not need to be sorted, but they must be kept separate from the other mixes. All bins are clearly marked, so remember to read the stickers and properly sort your recyclables. There are different methods of collection on each campus. Please contact NU Recycling if you have questions.

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Cardboard Recycling

There are 13 corrugated cardboard collection locations on the Evanston campus and 3 on the Chicago campus where you may take corrugated cardboard for recycling.

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