A-Z Recycling

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Recycling type Type of bin within Academic buildings Type of bin within Halls of residence

Aerosol cans

Other Hazardous Waste Mixed recycling

Description: Deodorant cans, cleaning sprays, paint sprays
Disposal instructions: Ensure aerosols are completely empty, do not pierce, crush or flatten

Batteries (Lead Acid)

Other waste@lboro.ac.uk Other Hall reception

Description: Denoted with a Pb on the battery
Disposal instructions: Insulate exposed terminals and any wires with tape

Batteries (other)

Battery bin Other Hall reception

Description: All battery type except Pb
Disposal instructions: In small quantities these can be mixed. For larger quantities contact waste@lboro.ac.uk

Bicycles

Other waste@lboro.ac.uk Other Hall reception

Description: This is mainly for student bikes
Disposal instructions: Where possible these are donated to schemes for refurbishment and reuse

Books (Fiction)

N/A N/A

Description: Any paperback or hardback fiction books
Disposal instructions: Donate to a friend, use the BHF banks on campus or donate to a local charity

Books (Non-Fiction)

N/A N/A

Description: Any paperback or hardback non-fiction books
Disposal instructions: Donate to a colleague or student or pass to the library for reuse through the Better World Books Scheme

Cans (metal)

Tins and cans Mixed recycling

Description: All metal food tins and drink cans
Disposal instructions: Food tins and drink cans should be empty, clean and dry

Cardboard (large)

Other Agreed location Other Recycle, not green bag

Description: Large packaging and boxes
Disposal instructions: Please flatten and bundle up large volumes

Cardboard (small)

Cardboard Mixed recycling

Description: Small packaging and boxes
Disposal instructions: Please ensure they are free from food and as flat as possible

Cardboard or paper cups

Cup bin Non-recyclables

Description: Any used paper or cardboard cup
Disposal instructions: Empty liquid into the available reservoir and dispose of sundry elements in the appropriate bins

CDs / DVDs

Other WEEE collection Non-recyclables Or donate to charity

Description: All digital media storage devices
Disposal instructions: Be aware of any risk regarding data protection security

Chemicals

Other Hazardous waste Other Hall reception

Description: Any liquid or powder
Disposal instructions: Chemicals must always be stored appropriately

Clinical waste

Other waste@lboro.ac.uk Other Hall reception

Description: Waste defined as clinical (excluding sanitary waste)
Disposal instructions: Clinical wastes require specialist disposal

Coffee Capsules / Pods

Non-recyclables Non-recyclables

Description: From personal coffee machines
Disposal instructions: Some providers have a return service for recycling

Confidential papers

Other University procedure Mixed recycling Shred first

Description: Paper containing sensitive or personal data
Disposal instructions: Be aware of any risk regarding data protection security

Cooking oil

N/A Non-recyclables

Description: Any liquid cooking oil
Disposal instructions: Let it cool, pour into a plastic bottle, put the lid back on. Don’t pour down the sink

Crisp packets

Non-recyclables Non-recyclables

Description: Any standard crisp packet
Disposal instructions: Although there are some collection schemes which you could donate these to

Crockery (broken)

Non-recyclables Non-recyclables

Description: Mugs, plates, glasses, bowls etc.
Disposal instructions: If soiled they are general waste. We can collect those in good condition for reuse

Crockery (usable)

Other Donate or non-recyclables Other Donate or non-recyclables

Description: Mugs, plates, glasses, bowls etc.
Disposal instructions: Must be placed in a box, sealed and labelled up to prevent a H&S risk

Duvets and pillows

N/A Other Hall reception

Description: All duvets and pillows
Disposal instructions: If soiled they are general waste. We can collect those in good condition for reuse

Electrical cables

Other WEEE collection Other Hall reception

Description: Any cable for any electronic device
Disposal instructions: WEEE = Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Envelopes (padded)

Non-recyclables Non-recyclables

Description: Paper envelope with bubble wrap liner
Disposal instructions: If the two elements can be separated please recycle but this isn’t normally possible

Envelopes (paper)

Paper Mixed recycling

Description: With or without windows
Disposal instructions: Consider any opportunity for reuse before recycling

First aid waste

Non-recyclables or Sanitary bin Non-recyclables or Sanitary bin

Description: Personal first aid waste
Disposal instructions: Bag this up if putting in a Non-Recyclables bin. For large volumes contact waste@lboro.ac.uk

Foil (clean)

Tins and cans Mixed recycling

Description: Aluminium or tin
Disposal instructions: If clean please recycle

Foil (food contaminated)

Non-recyclables Non-recyclables

Description: Aluminium or tin
Disposal instructions: if heavily soiled with food please put into non-recyclables

Folders

Non-recyclables Non-recyclables

Description: Lever arch files or ring binders
Disposal instructions: If they are still usable please reuse or email waste@lboro.ac.uk for further advice

Food waste

Food Waste or non-recyclables Food Waste

Description: All compostable, cooked and raw food
Disposal instructions: But no liquids or packaging please

Furniture (broken)

Other FADS via FM Other Hall reception

Description: Any damaged and unrepairable furniture
Disposal instructions: FADS (Furniture and Domestic Services) within Facilities Management will collect and dispose of

Furniture (reusable)

Other WARPit Other Hall reception

Description: Any furniture which is reusable but surplus
Disposal instructions: WARPit is our reuse portal - each School/Department has a WARPit Co-ordinator

Gas cylinders

Other waste@lboro.ac.uk Other Hall reception

Description: All types of gas cylinder
Disposal instructions: Gas cylinders should normally be returned to the supplier

Glass bottles and jars

Other Glass bins on campus Green bucket

Description: Any glass bottles or jars
Disposal instructions: These should be empty, clean and dry. Chemical bottles should be triple rinsed. H&S Risk-glass MUST NOT be placed in the normal waste bins.

Hand towels (paper)

Non-recyclables Non-recyclables

Description: White, blue or green paper towels
Disposal instructions: Non-recyclable due to likely contamination and the short fibres they are made of

Hazardous waste

Other waste@lboro.ac.uk Other Hall reception

Description: Any chemicals, paints, oils
Disposal instructions: Hazardous wastes require specialist disposal

Laboratory glass

Lab glass Where provided N/A

Description: Test tubes, beakers etc.
Disposal instructions: The glass should be clean - if it is full or chemicals it will be hazardous waste

Laminated paper

Non-recyclables Non-recyclables

Description: Laminated notices and posters
Disposal instructions: These can’t be recycled

Light bulbs

Other FM electricians/caretakers Other Hall reception

Description: Any lamp or room light bulbs
Disposal instructions: These can be hazardous and require specialist disposal

Magazines

Paper Mixed recycling

Description: Glossy or not
Disposal instructions: Remove any plastic covers

Mobile phones

Other WEEE collection Other Hall reception

Description: Any old mobile phones
Disposal instructions: Reset to factory settings. WEEE = Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Newspapers

Paper Mixed recycling

Description: Glossy or not
Disposal instructions: Remove any plastic covers

Oils and fuels

Other Hazardous waste Other Hall reception

Description: Any liquid oil or fuel
Disposal instructions:

Paint (liquid)

Other Hazardous waste Other Hall reception

Description: Any liquid paint whether gloss or water based
Disposal instructions:

Paint (powdered)

Other Hazardous waste Other Hall reception

Description: Paint in powder form
Disposal instructions: Paint in powder form is hazardous as it can be explosive

Paint (solid)

Non-recyclables Non-recyclables

Description: Liquid paint which has hardened
Disposal instructions:

Paper

Paper Mixed recycling

Description: Glossy or not
Disposal instructions: Remove any plastic wallets

Paper bags

Paper Mixed recycling

Description: Shopping or gift bags
Disposal instructions: Reuse if possible. Remove any non-paper handles before recycling

Pens and pencils

Non-recyclables Non-recyclables

Description: Any pens and pencils
Disposal instructions: Please try and finish ink in the pens, you can also sharpen pencils

Pizza boxes

Non-recyclables Mixed recycling

Description: Only if not greasy
Disposal instructions: Leftover food should go in food waste

Plastic (cutlery)

Plastics or non-recyclables Mixed recycling or non-recyclables

Description: Knives, forks and spoons
Disposal instructions: Black plastic is not recyclable but white and clear plastic may be recyclable if clean

Plastic bottles and containers

Plastics Mixed recycling

Description: From food, drinks and toiletries
Disposal instructions: These should be empty, clean and dry. No black plastics please

Plastic food pouches

Non-recyclables Non-recyclables

Description: From pre-prepared foods
Disposal instructions: Although plastic they are not recycled by our waste contractors

Plastics (hard)

Plastics or non-recyclables Mixed recycling or non-recyclables

Description: Household items and toys
Disposal instructions: Plastics with a 1-5 recycling symbol are normally recyclable but many hard plastics are not accepted by our contractors

Plastics (other soft)

Plastics Mixed recycling

Description: Wrapping / packaging
Disposal instructions: Plastics with a 1-5 recycling symbol are normally recyclable

Plate or sheet glass

Other FADS via FM N/A

Description:
Disposal instructions:

Polystyrene (all)

Non-recyclables Non-recyclables

Description: Cups, packaging, food containers and plates
Disposal instructions: Can't be recycled cost effectively on our site

Printer cartridges

Other waste@lboro.ac.uk Other Hall reception

Description: For all printers large and small
Disposal instructions: Please make sure they can't leak ink or toner

Pull up banners

Other Academic buildings N/A Halls or Residence

Description: Any out of date/damaged pull up banner no longer required
Disposal instructions: Please arrange for these to be returned to the print unit, Manzoni building for reuse or recycling.

Sandwich wrappers

Non-recyclables Non-recyclables

Description: Cardboard from pre-prepared sandwiches
Disposal instructions: A few bins exist on campus to return these to the supplier for specialist recycling

Sanitary waste

Other Sanitary bin Other Sanitary bin

Description: Normal sanitary waste
Disposal instructions: Sanitary bins can be found in most female communal toilets and accessible toilets

Serviettes (paper)

Non-recyclables Non-recyclables

Description: All paper serviettes
Disposal instructions: Non-recyclable due to likely contamination and the short fibres they are made of

Snack & sweet wrappers

Non-recyclables Non-recyclables

Description: Any metalised plastic
Disposal instructions:

TetraPak cartons

Non-recyclables Mixed recycling

Description: Food, soup and drink cartons
Disposal instructions: These should be empty, clean and dry

Textiles and clothes

Non-recyclables or donate to charity Non-recyclables or donate to charity

Description: Including non LU logo’d sports kit
Disposal instructions: There are BHF Donation banks near all halls of residence

Toys, soft toys & games

Non-recyclables or donate to charity Non-recyclables or donate to charity

Description: Cuddly toys, board games and puzzles
Disposal instructions: There are BHF Donation banks near all halls of residence

Transparencies/OHPs

Plastics Non-recyclables

Description:
Disposal instructions:

Wooden stirrers

Non-recyclables Non-recyclables

Description: For hot drinks
Disposal instructions: These can’t be recycled on our sites