List of Recyclables

Last updated August 13, 2009 11:35:19 AM PDT

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See a list of materials that UCSD recycles.

Refer to the table below to see:

Single-bin recyclable materials, which can be placed into any campus recycling container, including office bins
Other recyclable materials, which must be separated from single-bin items and require special handling

Aerosol cans containing no propellant or material

Aluminum: Cans and clean foil

Beverage and food containers: Clean glass, steel, and tin

Mixed paper:

Plastic bottles or containers with a #1 or #2 recycling symbol

Building materials: Call (858) 534-2930 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Miscellaneous office equipment and furniture: Send it to Surplus Sales.

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

If you have questions about recycling, contact the Facilities Management Customer Relations Service Referral Desk, (858) 534-2930.