If you have any questions regarding when your pick up is scheduled, you can contact us directly. The schedules vary each semester due to student worker schedules.
Contact
Email recycle@smc.edu with questions or emergency pickup requests.
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.
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Drain liquids before recycling.
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Recycle paper, cardboard and chipboard boxes in separate bins to keep them dry and clean.
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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.
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No napkins, paper towels, tissues, or food-soiled paper plates or containers.
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No utensils.
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
Recycle
Compost
Paper & Cardboard
Plastic, Glass, Metal
Landfill
