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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.
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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.

CARDBOARD 
​BREAK IT DOWN, STACK IT IN
 

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. 
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PAPER 
​IF YOU CAN CUT WITH SCISSORS, YOU CAN RECYCLE IT

YES
White or Colored Paper
Glossy Paper
Newspapers
Magazines
Books (with cover removed)
Paper Cups (without liquid)
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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
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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.     

BATTERIES & BULBS 
​DEAD BATTERIES AND CARTRIDGES CAN BE RECYCLED

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    ​

For more information click here
   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?
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