Solid Waste & Recycling � Princeton University Office of Sustainability

Solid Waste & Recycling

Updates

The implementation of 100% recycled hand towels is nearly complete in all dormitories.� Implementation in non-dormitories is expected to continue through the summer and into the fall.
Installation of proportioning paper towel dispensers in all dormitories is now complete in an effort to reduce the 27,000,000 linear feet of paper we currently use.� Installation in non-dormitories is expected to continue through the summer and into the fall.
Our two primary use cleaning products are now green seal certified.
Complete transition to 100% green seal certified hand soaps in all University restrooms.
Purchased two large automatic floor cleaners that utilize “blue cleaning” technology.� These machines clean floors with ionized water, thereby eliminating the need for cleaning chemicals at all in areas where we use that equipment.
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Additional updates coming....

Recycling Guidelines at Princeton

This recycling flyer was prepared by members of Greening Princeton to help the Princeton community recycle more effectively. What can be recycled depends on many factors, including where you live and� waste handler agreements with sorting facilities. Students spent many, many hours investingating the nuances of recycling to bring you this guide.

Download the handy post card version!

Supplemental Flyer Information

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb (CFL) Recycling

The Office of Sustainability is working with Building Services to set up a program to provide CFL recycling pick-up points right here on campus. Stay tuned for more information at the program develops. In the meantime, two options are available to recycle your used CFL bulbs:

1) take to the service counter of any Home Depot and recycled for free
2) order a kit from Waste Management Associates which allows you to mail your bulbs to a recycling facility

Rechargeable, Lithium, and Other Batteries

Alkaline batteries can be recycled in the bins available in laundry rooms or common rooms of most residence halls and colleges.

For all other batteries, recycling kits are available from Waste Management Associates.

Toner Cartridges

All University departments can request a toner cartridge recycling container from Office Max.� For more information, please contact Jen Colgan, the Office Max inside customer service representative on campus.

Cell Phones

Faculty and staff may recycle old cell phones by sending them to Surplus in care of Daron Groce, Purchasing Department, 2 New South.� The University donates used cell phones to non-profit organizations.

Stay tuned for updates on enhanced recycling programs on campus.
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Princeton University Office of Sustainability