Recycling at UND
The University of North Dakota recognizes the value to the community and to the nation to recycle resources. It is also committed to protecting natural resources and preventing pollution. The recycling program is a component of the Presidential Campus Climate Committment. For more information about campus sustainability and energy savings, click here .
The recycling program collects all paper types, cardboard, scrap metals, aluminum, glass, plastic, and yard waste is composted. Through waste audits and funding availability a determination is made for recoverable materials. Pick-up service is contracted with a local recycling company. Individuals collect and place recyclables into conveniently located receptacles within the buildings. Containers are labeled and specifications are displayed. University Building Services Technicians empty these containers for pick-up service.
The Single-Stream recycling program allows aluminum, glass, paper, and plastic to be collected in one container. Cardboard and scrap metal are recycled separately and yard waste is composted. Individuals collect and place recyclables into conveniently located receptacles within the buildings. The recycling containers are labeled and specifications are displayed. University Building Services Technicians empty these containers for pick-up service which is contracted with a local recycling company.
2012 Recyclemania Results
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What UND Recycles:
PAPER
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Recyclable:
White & colored paper, newspaper, phone books, junk mail, post-it-notes, magazines, brown paper bags, office paper, , paper board boxes, Remove metal or plastic spines & clips. |
NOT Recyclable:
Carbon paper, food wrappers, hard cover books, glossy report covers, Paper towels, facial tissue. NO STYROFOAM. |
PLASTIC
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Recyclable:
Soda, water, and juice bottles. Plastic containers numbered or labeled #1-7, screw on tops of bottles, milk and orange juice jugs, peanut butter jars, (please rinse out). |
NOT Recyclable:
NO PLASTIC BAGS, toys, hard plastics, no plastic egg cartons, “to go” plastic containers, plastic plates, tubs, no six-pack ring holders. |
ALUMINUM & TIN/STEEL
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Recyclable:
Soda & food cans (do not crush), screw on lids, aerosol cans & paint cans (all cans must be empty and clean). Labels are ok. |
NOT Recyclable:
Food waste & dirty containers. |
GLASS
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Recyclable:
Clear, all colored bottles and jars (please rinse out). |
NOT Recyclable:
Light bulbs, drinking glasses, dishes windows, mirrors, etc. |
CARDBOARD
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Recyclable:
Corrugated & paper board (i.e. cereal) & paper bags. Remove packaging, flatten, and place in outdoor cardboard container or place behind hallway containers. For large quantities, please make arrangements with the BST staff or call the Recycling Office at 777-4878. |
NOT Recyclable:
Plastic coated boxes, Styrofoam or bubble packaging. |
PRINTER CARTRIDGES
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Recyclable:
Laser and ink jet printer cartridges. Send to Facilities Management Recycling Office, Stop 9032. |
NOT Recyclable:
Toner tubes. |
BATTERIES
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Recyclable:
Rechargeable batteries (look for recycling seal) Nickel Cadmium, button cell, lead acid, nickel hydride. |
NOT Recyclable:
ALKALINE BATTERIES NOT ACCEPTED. |
Special Collections
Padded mailing envelopes and Tyvek® Envelopes: 100% FLASHSPUN HDPE (HIGH-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE) makes a Tyvek® envelope recyclable. Do not put in paper recycling. Send to Facilities Recycling Office, Box 9032 .
Large Quantities
Special arrangements can be made for unexpected large quantities. Please call Facilities at 777-4878 to make arrangements or contact your Building Services Technician. If at all possible, purge files periodically to avoid especially large loads.
Don't put sharp objects (needles, syringes, lancets,etc.) in anything that will be recycled or the regular waste. This will contaminate the recycling process. Contact Student Health Services for special medical waste containers.
For more information or questions
Contact: Debbie Merrill
Phone: 701-777-4878
E-mail:
debbie.merrill@email.und.edu