Paper Recycling Guidelines
(print a copy to post above your recycling area)

Where: 
Recycle paper in the blue barrels labeled for paper recycling that are located in every building on campus.  Please see the list of locations to find the recycling station nearest to you.

What:  
Basically all paper that is used for writing or packaging is recyclable.  Envelopes with labels, paper with staples, paper with binding, post-its, paper ream wrappers, thin cardboard packaging (cereal box)

What should NOT be recycled?
Paper plates, paper cups, carbon paper, napkins, paper towels, tissue, non-tearing paper-plastic blends, candy wrappers.

How:
Please sort paper into the ìWhite and Computer Paperî and ìOther Paperî bins.  Here are guidelines on which papers should go in which bins: 

WHITE AND COMPUTER PAPER: 

White paper:
letterhead, stationery, printer paper, index cards, notebook paper, copy machine paper, flip chart sheets, drawing paperÖ

Computer paper:
continuous form computer paper, including white and barred (i.e. green or blue bar), torn off edges from computer paper

OTHER PAPER: 

newspaper, magazines, NCR paper, envelopes (windows and labels are okay), folders, paper bags, glossy paper, color paper, thin cardboard (cereal box), post-it notes, butcher paper, paper ream wrappers

BOOKS: Place next to a recycling barrel or call Recycling Services at 463-5714 for a special pick up

CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL:   Place shredded paper, in bags, inside of or next to the OTHER PAPER barrel ñ OR ñ call Recycling Services at 463-5714 to arrange for your confidential material to be shredded for you.

*Paper With Labels And Tape Is Okay*
*Staples & Paper Clips Are Okay*