Recycling is picked up on a regular basis by Custodial (indoor bins) and Grounds (outdoor bins) staff.
Special requests for recycling or compost pickups can be sent to: recycle@smc.edu
Q: How do I recycle electronics?
A: Email purchasing@smc.edu & put "Surplus/Obsolete Equipment" in the subject line. Also, make sure to label items as E-waste. Note: These requests are specifically for faculty and staff only.
Q: How do I dispose of cardboard boxes?
A: Email recycle@smc.edu with pickup requests. Please make sure all boxes are broken down and stacked neatly.
Recycling
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Drain liquids before recycling.
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Place paper, cardboard and chipboard boxes in dedicated paper recycling bins to keep clean and dry.
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Flatten cardboard boxes to make room for more.
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No paper coffee cups or lids.
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No foil packaging like chip bags of snack bars.
Compost
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Napkins, paper towels, tissues, coffee grounds, and dirty paper plates and clam shells can all be composted along with unfinished food.
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Only wooden utensils can be composted, not bio-plastic untensils.
- Remove all other contamination before placing items in compost bin.
Shredding shortens paper fibers, reducing the number of times paper can be recycled.
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Only shred sensitive documents. Don't just shred the whole pile.
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For all other paper, recycle normally in paper recycle bins.
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No carbon paper (contamination)
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No plastic (contamination)
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Paperclips & staples are OK
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Tape & labels are OK
