Truman Recycling Information
This week's printed issue contains an insert with a November calendar and information about what Truman recycles.
Log on to http://recycling.truman.edu to find out what Truman recycles.
In addition, a November 2007 calendar is available online at http://trumantoday.truman.edu/Calendar-Nov2007.pdf with additional recycling information.
Plastic Bottles and JugsLog on to http://recycling.truman.edu to find out what Truman recycles.
In addition, a November 2007 calendar is available online at http://trumantoday.truman.edu/Calendar-Nov2007.pdf with additional recycling information.
What Truman Recycles:
Mixed Office Paper
Can be tied with string, placed in cardboard box or paper bags or placed loose in mixed office paper containers.
Acceptable:
Computer paper
Typing paper
Writing paper
Photocopy paper
Envelopes
Light pastel colors
File folders
Unwanted residential mail
Staples
Not acceptable:
Carbon paper, other sensitized paper
Blueprint paper
Film, photographs, tape or glue
Metal objects, spiral binders, fasteners
Shredded Paper
All shredded paper must be in bags and tied securely.
Acceptable:
White paper
Colored paper
Any paper that can be placed in mixed office.
Printer Cartridges
Place in any recycling container.
Mixed Office Paper
Can be tied with string, placed in cardboard box or paper bags or placed loose in mixed office paper containers.
Acceptable:
Computer paper
Typing paper
Writing paper
Photocopy paper
Envelopes
Light pastel colors
File folders
Unwanted residential mail
Staples
Not acceptable:
Carbon paper, other sensitized paper
Blueprint paper
Film, photographs, tape or glue
Metal objects, spiral binders, fasteners
Shredded Paper
All shredded paper must be in bags and tied securely.
Acceptable:
White paper
Colored paper
Any paper that can be placed in mixed office.
Printer Cartridges
Place in any recycling container.
Check the bottom of the container for the recycling logo. Inside the logo is a number identifying the type of plastic. Generally, plastics accepted for recycling at Truman are No. 1 and No. 2 only.
Containers must be rinsed.
Please discard all caps and lids.
Acceptable:
Milk jugs
Juice jugs
Food containers
Detergent bottles
Shampoo bottles
Butter containers
Bleach jugs
Yogurt containers
PET containers
Not acceptable:
Motor oil bottles
Cans
All aluminum cans are acceptable. Please rinse the cans and remove labels if possible.
Glass
All glass is acceptable. Please rinse the containers and remove labels if possible.
America Recycles Day
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 15
Student Union Building
(on the mall, weather permitting)
Information tables include:
• University Recycling Center
• ECO: “Bring your own bag”
• General recycling information
• Garbology and demonstrations
• University Composting project
Recycling Center Tours
Anyone who would like to have a tour of the Recycling Center on campus can contact Howard Worcester, Truman’s recycle coordinator, at 785.7672 to schedule a tour after Nov. 15.
Truman’s Recycling Center is located in Building 4 of the Dulaney/Baldwin Complex on the south side of LaHarpe St. across from the rappelling tower at the south end of campus.
Truman’s Recycling Center accepts public drop-off items from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The University Recycling Center will be closed on all holidays.
Contact Howard Worcester, Truman’s recycle coordinator, at 785.7672 for more information.
Truman’s Recycling Center accepts public drop-off items from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The University Recycling Center will be closed on all holidays.
Contact Howard Worcester, Truman’s recycle coordinator, at 785.7672 for more information.
