What to Recycle:
Aluminum cans, metals, paper, cardboard, glass, plastics.
Paper: In academic and administrative areas, paper is collected separately.
What to Compost:
DO NOT COMPOST: No liquids, grease cooking oil, plastic, Styrofoam, metal or glass. If you are not sure, do not throw the waste item into the compost bins.
All food, food soiled paper, plants.
Food
- fruits & vegetables
- meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, bones
- rice, beans, pasta,
- bakery items,
- cheese and
- eggshells.
Food soiled paper:
- includes waxed cardboard
- napkins & paper towels
- uncoated paper plates,
- tea bags
- coffee grounds/filters
- wooden crates
- pizza boxes
Plants:
- floral trimmings
- tree trimmings
- leaves, grass, brush and weeds
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