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Before recycling any material, see what's not recyclable.
Refer to the table below to see:
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Single-stream recyclables |
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Aerosol cans containing no propellant or material |
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Aluminum: Cans and clean foil |
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Beverage and food containers: Clean glass, steel, and tin |
Mixed paper:
- White writing paper and stationery
- Tablet paper and tablet cardboard
- White and colored copy paper
- Computer paper (green and blue bar)
- Colored triplicate forms
- Sticky notes
- Paper wrappers
- Magazines
- Newspaper
- Blueprint paper
- All envelopes
- Junk mail
- Telephone books
- Paperback books
- Manila folders
- Boxboard (e.g., cracker or cereal boxes)
- Corrugated cardboard
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Plastic bottles or containers with a #1 or #2 recycling symbol |
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Other recyclables |
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Batteries: See Battery Disposal at UCSD. |
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Building materials: Call (858) 534-2930 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. |
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Computers and electronic devices: See Computer Monitor and Consumer Electronic Devices Disposal. |
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Empty toner cartridges: See How to Recycle Your Empty Toner Cartridge. |
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Miscellaneous office equipment and furniture: Send it to Surplus Sales. |
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What's not recyclable? |
- Carbon paper
- Wax-coated papers
- Plastic-coated papers
- Tissue or paper towels
- Paper or containers contaminated by food or other organic waste
- Plastic film and plastic containers with a #3, #4, #5, #6, or #7 recycling symbol
- Styrofoam
- Trash
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Also see How to Recycle at UCSD.
If you have questions about recycling, contact the Facilities Management Customer Relations Service Referral Desk, (858) 534-2930.
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