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Summary: Follow these simple steps for recycling at UCSD. |
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Batteries |
To dispose of batteries, see Battery Disposal at UCSD.
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Building materials |
To recycle building materials, call (858) 534-2930 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays.
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Chemicals |
To recycle chemicals, contact ChemCycle for instructions about donating chemicals.
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Computers and electronic devices |
To dispose of electronics, see Computer Monitor and Consumer Electronic Devices Disposal.
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Containers:
- Glass, steel, and tin
- Plastic bottles and containers with the #1 or #2 recycling symbol on the bottom
- Aluminum cans and clean foil
- Aerosol cans that contain no propellant or material
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- Keep all recycling containers free of trash.
- Remove lids from glass containers and flatten cans and plastic bottles whenever possible.
- Empty containers before recycling them.
- Remove lids from glass containers and flatten cans and plastic bottles whenever possible.
- Place materials in any campus recycling container.
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Empty toner cartridges |
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Miscellaneous office equipment and furniture |
See How to Send Inventorial Equipment to Surplus Sales.
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Mixed paper |
When recycling mixed paper:
- Keep all recycling containers free of trash.
- Paper must be dry and free of food, dirt, oil, and other debris.
- Remove metal, plastic bindings, rubber bands, and plastic bags. (Staples do not need to be removed.)
- Place materials in any campus recycling container.
Note: Before purging paper files or generating large quantities of paper or beverage containers, contact the Facilities Management Referral Desk, (858) 534-2930, at least 48 hours in advance to obtain a large temporary recycling container.
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For more information about recycling, or to report overflowing bins, dumpsters, or recycling containers, contact the Facilities Management Customer Relations Service Referral Desk, (858) 534-2930. |
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