Paper(non-waxed/slightly-soiled ok)

cardboard/pizza boxesnewspaper/magazines

100% paper cups**paper platesoffice paperpaper bags

Styrofoam Containers & Packaging

(clean/no peanuts)

Cartons(no liquids)

soup/broth cartonsjuice cartonsmilk cartons

Metal(no liquids)

aluminum/tin cansaluminum trays/bowls

aluminum foilscrap metal

Plastic*(no liquids)

plastic bottles & jars plastic yogurt/dairy tubsplastic food containers

plastic capsGlass

(all colors & no liquids)glass bottles & jars

LANDFILLsoiled: plates, bags, & plastic wrappaper towels/napkins/tissueschip bags/food wrappersglass shards or mirrorsplastic straws & utensilsplastic rubber bands & twist tiesplastic bread clips

Batteries & Light Bulbscall EH&S at (619) 594-6778 for proper disposal

Plastic: Bags/Wrap/Gloves (clean) reuse, return to store, or drop-off on campus

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HOW IT WORKS:

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* all containers, cups, and lids marked 1 - 7 are recyclable ** including: Starbucks, Big City Bagels, and Juice It Up cups

Surplus (Toners, Electronics, Books, & Furniture)call Business Services at (619) 594-0741 for proper disposal

CLEAR bag + BLUE bin

= RECYCLABLE

BLACK bag + BLACK bin

= LANDFILL

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For more rules on SDSU recycling, visit: edcodisposal.com

S P E C I A L D I S P O S A L

M i n i B i n P r o g r a mNEW!

Where we are Today: SDSU’s Waste Statistics

A new, efficient way to MINIMIZE office waste!

MORE recycling, LESS waste!

BENEFITS:Reduced trash being sent to landfills

Reduced bin liner waste

Pest prevention

S� �u�� ro�� t� ���r���!*Diversion: the amount of waste being diverted from landfills

Our new Mini-Bins will be attached to campus recycling bins in faculty and staff offices. Their small size is designed to help divert recylables from the landfill and encourage sustainable waste disposal!

Reduced disposal fees

Increased floor space

Purchasing cost savings

Only 34% of all non-C&D(construction and demolition)

trash is diverted from the landfill!

On average, our dumpsters only have a 26% diversion rate!

... and an overall more responsible, environmentally-friendly campus!

R E C Y C L E

Paper(non-waxed/lightly-soiled ok)

newspaper/magazinescardboard/pizza boxes

100% paper cups** paper platesoffice paperpaper bags

Styrofoam Containers & Packaging

(clean/no peanuts)

Cartons(no liquids)

soup/broth cartonsmilk cartonsjuice cartons

Metal(no liquids)

aluminum/tin cansempty aerosol cans

aluminum trays/bowlsaluminum foilscrap metal

Plastic*(no liquids)

plastic bottles & jars plastic yogurt/dairy tubsplastic food containers

plastic caps

Glass(all colors)

glass bottles & jars

* all containers, cups, and lids marked 1 - 7 are recyclable ** including: Starbucks, Big City Bagels, and Juice It Up cups

DUMP ALL LIQUIDS AND FOOD BEFORE RECYCLING!

Sustainability Starts Here sustainable.sdsu.edu

For more rules on SDSU recycling, visit: edcodisposal.com

Batteries & Light Bulbs

call EH&S at (619) 594-6778 for proper disposal

Clean Plastic Bags (plus Wrap & Gloves)

reuse, return to store, or drop-off on campus

S P E C I A L D I S P O S A L

L A N D F I L L

Heavily-Soiled: Paper, Bags, Plastic Wrap, or Foil

Paper Towels, Napkins, & Tissues

Disposable Cups & Lids NOT Marked 1 - 7(including plastic creamer cups)

Plastic Straws, Utensils, Rubber Bands, & Twist Ties

Chip Bags, Food Wrappers, & Bread Clips

Glass Shards or Mirrors

Surplus(Toners, Electronics, Books, & Furniture)

call Business Services at (619) 594-0741 for proper disposal

Sustainability Starts Here sustainable.sdsu.edu

For more rules on SDSU recycling, visit: edcodisposal.com