Residence Halls

The following materials can be taken to the recycling station at your residence hall.

Paper/cardboard

ACCEPTABLE: NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Brochures and flyers Food wrappers
White and colored paper Paper cups or plates
Junk mail
Paper towels, napkins, or tissues
Magazines and catalogs Laminated paper and stickers
Cardboard (Note: Please flatten all boxes and place them in or next to the bin) Hardcover books (contact NU Recycling if you have hardcover books to recycle)
Newspapers Hanging file folders
Envelopes (all colors and windowed)
Paperboard (cereal boxes, etc.)
Paperback books
Paper bags

Cans, Glass, Plastic

ACCEPTABLE: NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Aluminum and steel cans Plastic bags
Glass bottles and jars Items contaminated by lab waste
Plastic containers #1-#5 (includes bottles and jugs, yogurt cups and tubs, grocery containers, and 6-pack rings) Plastic containers #6 (polystyrene or Styrofoam) or #7
Aluminum foil and trays Paint or aerosol cans
Aseptic packaging (drink boxes, milk and juice cartons, etc.) Ceramics or drinking glasses

Note: Please empty all containers before recycling.

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