What Can I Recycle?
You can recycle most common materials at Bridgewater State University by placing them in the appropriately labeled bins. Common materials include Paper, Cardboard, Glass, Metal, and Plastic. Additional Materials such as Batteries and Light Bulbs can also be recycled, but require special recycling for responsible disposal.
BSU's goal is to reduce waste by promoting reducing and reusing of items. Recycling is a last resort when an item cannot be reused or donated.
BSU's goal is to reduce waste by promoting reducing and reusing of items. Recycling is a last resort when an item cannot be reused or donated.
CANS & BOTTLES METAL, GLASS & PLASTICS
Any Metal, Glass or Plastic with a Number and/or Recycling Symbol (usually located on bottom)
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YES
Glass Metal Container Caps and Lids Clean Aluminum Foil Laundry Detergent Jugs Styrofoam Containers with recycling symbol Labels are acceptable on containers |
NO
Plastic Bags Plastic Shopping Bags (please recycle at supermarkets and stores) Unnumbered plastic (such as plastic utensils or plastic wrap) Styrofoam Containers without recycling symbol |
RECYCLING TIP: Rinse and drain any beverage or food residue. Place recyclable items in
any Slim Jim, Bottle Collection Container, or Recycling Container (Otto) labeled Cans/Plastics/Bottles.
any Slim Jim, Bottle Collection Container, or Recycling Container (Otto) labeled Cans/Plastics/Bottles.
CARDBOARD
BREAK IT DOWN, STACK IT IN
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YES
Corrugated Cardboard Cardboard Tubes Boxes Pizza & Food Boxes (without food residue)NO Oil-soaked Boxes |
NO
Oil-soaked Boxes |
RECYCLING TIP: Empty any packing materials, break down boxes so they are flat (tape/labels
are acceptable) Leave at designated areas (usually loading docks) or call x2653 for a pick-up.
are acceptable) Leave at designated areas (usually loading docks) or call x2653 for a pick-up.
PAPER
IF YOU CAN CUT WITH SCISSORS, YOU CAN RECYCLE IT
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YES
White or Colored Paper Glossy Paper Newspapers Magazines Books (with cover removed) Paper Cups (without liquid) Post-It Notes Phone Books Junk Mail Envelopes Folders |
NO
Paper Towels Tissues Napkins Laminated Papers Paper Products with Food Residue Plastic Report Covers or Bindings |
RECYCLING TIP: Please remove rubber bands or spirals (staples and paper clips are okay).
Place in the Paper collection containers (Ottos) in buildings or the small recycling desk bins in offices.
Place in the Paper collection containers (Ottos) in buildings or the small recycling desk bins in offices.
BATTERIES & BULBS
DEAD BATTERIES AND CARTRIDGES CAN BE RECYCLED
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CARTRIDGES
Millions of cartridges end up in landfills each year, but they are 100% recyclable. |
BATTERIES
The materials which leak harmful chemicals into the ground when sent to a landfill can be reused and reclaimed when batteries are recycled properly. |
RECYCLING TIP: Each building including Residence Halls, contains Battery Bins where batteries can be recycled. If you need a pick-up for larger batteries or cannot find the bin in your building, please let us know by filling out the form Here.
CONFIDENTIAL PAPER LOCKED OTTOS FOR CONFIDENTIALITY
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YES
Forms with social security numbers Human Resource materials Forms with credit card numbers Health information or records pier parts |
NO
Paper - cardboard, magazines, telephone books and hardcover books Trash - food waste, general office waste, bottles, cans, inks, dyes, paints Plastic - plastic bags, packing material, CDs, DVDs, ID badges, driver's licenses Hardware - computer, printer, photoco |
RECYCLING TIP: BSU Locked-Ottos are Intended for Paper-Based Materials Only. Mixed colors and gloss finish documents are acceptable.
TEXTILES IN ANY CONDITION AS LONG AS DRY AND ODORLESS
Recycle your textiles! Ex: Clothing, undergarments, backpacks, pocketbooks, shoes, curtains, blankets, sheets, towels, fabric shower curtains etc.
Any type of textile, regardless of condition (ripped, stained, missing buttons, broken zippers, etc.) as long as it is DRYand ODORLESS can be donated to your local goodwill store. BSU will try to bring back the textile recycling to campus at least once a year. Read the article below for more information on donating clothing/textiles in any condition.
Can I donate worn or damaged clothing?
Any type of textile, regardless of condition (ripped, stained, missing buttons, broken zippers, etc.) as long as it is DRYand ODORLESS can be donated to your local goodwill store. BSU will try to bring back the textile recycling to campus at least once a year. Read the article below for more information on donating clothing/textiles in any condition.
Can I donate worn or damaged clothing?
