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, 2012Bubble wrap is recyclable on campus, but there are many ways to reuse it as well. 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, 2011Yes, Plastic bags can be recycled on campus. Read More »
Morning after. What do I do with all these solo cups, bottles, and cans around my house?Posted on Friday, Apr. 29, 2011No worries, you can both drink responsibly as well as clean up responsibly. We've provided some tips for reusable cups and wine cork recycling. Read More »
I'm an off-campus student. What are the rules for Santa Clara's curbside recycling program?Posted on Friday, Apr. 29, 2011Luckily, the rules for off-campus recycling are relatively similar to the ones on-campus; both programs are single-stream, meaning you don't have to sort out all the different types of recyclables. Read More »
I don't live on campus so I was wondering if there's somewhere I can take empty ink cartridges, batteries, and old cell phones to be recycled?Posted on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011We provide suggestions of places to take your items. Read More »
How do I recycle floppy disks?Posted on Wednesday, Apr. 28, 2010Recycle your old floppy disks Read More »
I live in Sunnyvale and have a lot of old papers lying around; do I have to recycle it separately from my newspapers?Posted on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009Mixed paper can be recycled along with newspaper. Read More »
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