Books Cardboard Cell Phones Food Newspaper Paper Printer Cartridges
Recycling reduces the amount of waste dumped in landfills by re-using materials that have already been manufactured. This re-use conserves natural resources and energy that would have been necessary to create new products.
UMD Recyclesis the on-campus recycling group run by two student recycling coordinators and a team of work-study students. By selling recyclable goods, the group generates small profits to support recycling programs on campus. By encouraging environmental consciousness on campus UMD Recycles aims to enrich the student experience and heighten respect and understanding for the environment.
What is NOT recycled at UMD: Cans, Ceiling tiles, Computers, Flooring, Lighting fixtures, Magazines, Metals, Plastic
Get Involved! To volunteer, inquire about work-study, or with questions, feedback or ideas, contact: UMDRecycles@umassd.edu
Office: Foster Administration Building, Room 007. Phone: 508-999-8104
Books
Unwanted books are donated to needy schools in underprivileged communities through the Hands Across the Water Program.
Place in blue bins in the following locations:
Liberal Arts & Business Building (Group 1): 3rd floor
or
Drop off at the UMD Recycles office
Cardboard
Place in blue bins in the following locations:
Foster Administration Building: Basement
Liberal Arts & Business Building (Group 1): 3rd floor
Science & Engineering Building (Group 2): 1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor
Cell Phones
Used cell phones are donated to senior citizens through the Elderly Emergency Dialing Services Program.
Drop-off phones at the UMD Office in the Liberal Arts & Business Building, Room 201 or call 508-999-8417 for more information.
Food
The UMD Vermiculture Project uses worm composting to recycle some vegetable scraps from food services on campus.The Project is operated by the Career Resources Center. Contact Deirdre Healy at dhealy@umassd.edu for more information.
Newspaper
Place in small blue bins and large toters* in the following locations:
Foster Administration Building: 1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor
Liberal Arts & Business Building (Group 1): 3rd floor*
Library: Basement, 1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor
Science & Engineering Building (Group 2): 1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor and central areas*
Paper
Do place in bins: white/colored office paper, copy paper, receipts, notebook paper, laser and inkjet paper
DO NOT place in bins: glossy paper, envelopes with plastic windows, manilla envelopes, folders, post-its, wrapping from copy paper & computer paper, phone books, carbon paper, paper clips, elastic bands or other fasteners, trash, paper with glued binding (paper can be torn from bindings and recycled)
Place in small blue bins and large toters* in the following locations:
Foster Administration Building: 1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor
Liberal Arts & Business Building (Group 1): 3rd floor*
Library: Basement, 1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor
Science & Engineering Building (Group 2): 1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor and central areas*
Printer Cartridges
Place in recycling toter in the following locations:
Visual & Performing Arts Building (Group 6): Basement
Last Updated On: 3/13/06
