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Where We Recycle

For a printable list of where to recycle, download a recycling handout.

WHAT	WHERE
Aerosol Cans	Science Center lobby
Aluminum and Steel Cans, Foil, Pie Plates details	Mixed recycling bins are available at most locations on campus.
Batteries - Lead Acid, NiCad, Li Ion, NiMh, Li	Science Center lobby Hall-Atwater by elevators on ground & first floor Campus Mail to Bill Nelligan, 170 Long Lane
Bubble Wrap, Packing Peanuts, and Packaging Materials	Campus Mail to Bill Nelligan, 170 Long Lane Freecycle It!
Cell phones	Science Center lobby Campus Mail to Bill Nelligan, 170 Long Lane
Corrugated Cardboard details	Includes all cardboard with an inner wavy layer. Cardboard must be clean (no grease, food, or dirt contamination). Throughout campus buildings: completely flatten box, and place next to your mixed recycling containerButterfield C loading dock Butterfield A parking lot 156 High Street parking lot Olin Library/Clark Hall parking lot Science Center loading dock Usdan (lower level by Post Office)
Computers and Electronic Equipment	Email recycling@wesleyan.edu or call x3400 for pickup
Fluorescent and Compact Fluorescent (CFL) Bulbs	Cardinal Technology Center, Usdan Email recycling@wesleyan.edu or call x3400 for pickup
CDs, DVDs, Floppy Disks details	Mixed recycling bins are available at most locations on campus.
Motor Oil	If generated on campus by University-owned equipment, email recycling@wesleyan.edu or call x3400 for pickup. Otherwise, consult your local Household Hazardous waste schedule.
Paper details	Mixed recycling bins are available at most locations on campus.
Printer Cartridges (inkjet, bubble jet, laser, toner)	Science Center lobby Campus Mail to Bill Nelligan, 170 Long Lane (put them in a sealed plastic bag or the plastic wrapper holding your new cartridge)
Scrap Metal	Bulky scrap metal bin, behind 170 Long Lane.
Styrofoam (block)	Science Center loading dock
Styrofoam (containers) details	Mixed recycling bins are available at most locations on campus.
Textiles (reusable, includes clean linens, towels, clothing) Shoes (wearable)	Butterfield A parking lot (“L” lot) -- Lawn and High Streets (container next to the cardboard dumpster) Parking lot for High Rise and Low Rise residence halls, off Church Street At the end of McConaughy Drive, behind the Foss Hill residence halls (benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters, Nutmeg Chapter). Freecycle It!