Frequently Asked Questions about Recycling, Composting, and WasteThe SCU community can e-mail recycling@scu.edu their questions about recycling, composting, and waste on campus. This blog will provide answers to those questions. 
Is bubble wrap recyclable?Posted on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012How to Recycle your old Bubble Wrap Read More »
What can I do with my old cassettes?Posted on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012Learn ways on how to reuse your cassettes and where to recycle them. Read More »
How Do I Recycle My Old Mattresses?Posted on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011Learn where you can donate and recycle old mattresses. Read More »
Can Plastic Bags Be Recycled On Campus?Posted on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011Plastic bags cannot be recycled on the SCU campus, but they can be recycled if you dispose of them in your off-campus homes. Read More »
Paper vs Plastic: Can Laminated Paper Be Recycled?Posted on Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2011Laminated Paper cannot be recycled due to differences in the recycling process. Read More »
Can you compost Paper Towels? Yes!Posted on Monday, Sep. 19, 2011Paper towels (and any other paper products that DO NOT have plastic linings, pathogens, or bodily fluids)can be composted along with all other food scraps and compostable items. Read More »
We have several vinyl banners that we are hoping can be recycled. Do you have any suggestions on if this can be done and how?Posted on Friday, Jul. 29, 2011Reusing/repurposing is better than recycling, since it takes less energy. Read More »
I have a bunch of books I don't need... what should I do?Posted on Thursday, Jun. 30, 2011You can donate or recycle them. Please don't put them in the blue paper recycling bags, books are heavy and rip the bags. Read More »
Why do we have compost containers in some buildings on campus and not on others?Posted on Wednesday, May. 25, 2011The Office of Sustainability and Facilities Department have been collaborating on a university-wide Recycling System Upgrade for all SCU buildings. The program is intended to facilitate recycling and composting, increase waste diversion on campus, and standardize the appearance of our bins (no more old faded labels!). The order in which the buildings are upgraded depends on a variety of factors including bin availability, custodial service training, and communication with building administrators. Read More »
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