University Recycling
University Recycling manages the solid waste stream on campus and strives to reduce waste and encourage Illinois State campus community to properly recycle.
Illinois State began Single Stream Recycling program since 2011, meaning all recyclable materials can go into the same recycling container. Your continued support of our recycling programs is greatly appreciated.
For questions related to Illinois State recycling, please contact University Recycling at 438-SAVE (7283) or recycling@ilstu.edu.
Recycling at Illinois State
Illinois State uses the single stream system. In stead of sorting paper, plastic, glass, and cans, all these materials can go directly into one recycling container.
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Put in Recycling:
- Metal (Steel and Aluminum Containers)
- Plastic Containers (Bottles, Tubes, and Jugs)
- Glass (Bottles and Jars)
- Paper (Office Paper, Paper Envelopes, Books, Journals, Magazines, and Newspaper)
- Cardboard (If it is too big, set it next to recycling container) put these in the recycling. Below is the list of the items that contaminate recycling containers.
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- Top Trouble Makers: Please DO NOT put these in the recycling. Below is the list of the items that contaminate recycling containers.
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- Food Waste and Liquid
- Coffee and Paper Cups
- Takeout Containers
- Frozen Food Boxes
- Styrofoam/Rigid Plastic#6 (e.g., plastic utensils and plastic SOLO cups)
- Plastic Bags (e.g., produce bags, ziploc bags, bread bags, cereal bags, case wrap, etc.)
- Packaging Materials (e.g., bubble wrap, packing peanuts, plastic air pillows, etc.)
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Services
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Waste Collection:
- Recycling Collection Schedules (update information coming soon)
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E-Waste Collection:
- The e-waste recycling program encourages the Illinois State community to properly recycle small electronic items. If the item is leaking or too large to fit into the container, please contact University Recycling at (309) 438-SAVE (7283) to schedule a special pickup. Only the following items are accepted at e-waste collection stations on campus.
- Used Batteries
- Chargers, Adapters and Electrical Cords
- Toner Cartridges and Inkjets
- CDs
- E-waste recycling stations can be found in several locations across campus.
- E-Waste Recycling Locations at Illinois State (update information coming soon)
- The e-waste recycling program encourages the Illinois State community to properly recycle small electronic items. If the item is leaking or too large to fit into the container, please contact University Recycling at (309) 438-SAVE (7283) to schedule a special pickup. Only the following items are accepted at e-waste collection stations on campus.
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Confidential Recycling:
- Departments and offices across campus can safely recycle grade reports, personal information, and correspondence. Weekly, materials are securely collected (locked totes), shredded, and recycled. Contact University Recycling at (309) 438-SAVE (7283) by Monday for the Wednesday pickup.
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Other recycling services:
- Event Recycling
- Special Recycling Pickup
Waste Reduction Initiatives
Resources
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Signage: University Recycling developed University-wide signage to encourage waste reduction across campus. Please download these signs to hang in waste areas or post on bins.
- Standard Signs, 8.5 X 11 inches
- Recycling Sign
- Landfill Sign
- E-Waste (in the process of e-waste program development)
- Standard Signs, 8.5 X 11 inches
- Office/Department Clean-Out Recycling Guide: The Clean-Out Recycling Guide provides you the information on what to recycle and what to throw in the landfill.
To learn more about Illinois State University's endeavors towards campus sustainability, visit the university's Sustainability website.