Question

Recycling

Answer

Union offices and businesses are able to recycle a variety of materials, including:

• Cardboard
• Newspaper
• Batteries
• Ink cartridges
• Light bulbs
• Copy paper
• Cooking oil
• Aluminum cans
• Plastic bottles
• Magazines

We encourage visitors to join our sustainability efforts by utilizing the recycling bins located throughout the building:

• On the ground floor by the Copy Center
• Throughout the first-floor dining area
• On the second floor across from the Cat's Pause Lounge
• On the third floor near the stairwell
• Additional university recycling bins are located outside on the south, north and east sides of the Union

 Union recycling bins can accept plastics #1-7, aluminum, tin and paper products. Here are a few common examples of recyclable materials frequently found in the Union:

• Plastic soda bottles, including lids
• Paper soda cups and straws
• Glass beverage bottles, including lids
• Unused napkins
• Cup carriers (cardboard trays)
• Restaurant packaging, including:
  • Chick-fil-A paper bags
  • Radina’s cups, lids and cup sleeves
  • Fast Track containers