Santa Clara University

Recycling in Campus Offices

These guidelines identify materials that can (and cannot) be recycled at SCU. These instructions differ from those of residence halls. Please contact recycling@scu.edu with questions or suggestions and visit Frequently Asked Questions about recycling and waste at SCU.

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Paper Please place paper in the blue recycling bags
recycle... paper back books magazines catalogs non-corrugated cardboard white/colored paper printer paper packaging	do not recycle... boxes/paper that contained food or beverages waxy paper
corrugated cardboard Please place next to blue paper bags
please... break down all boxes	please do not... recycle pizza boxes
plastic & glass bottles and aluminum & tin cans Please place in the recycling containers in your building
recycle... beverage containers tin cans	do not recycle... glass jars plastic food containers yogurt containers plastic cups any plastic or glass that did not contain a beverage
all types of scrap metal Call Facilities to schedule pick-up
e-waste Call Facilities to schedule pick-up
recycle... anything that uses an electric cord or battery
batteries and ink cartridges Please place in an Inter-Departmental Mailer and address it to Facilities/Recycling

Contact Info:

Facilities Customer Service Center: 554-4742
Recycling Intern: recycling@scu.edu
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*updated 4/2/08*