Recycling
Coming December 2010
We are currently in the process of developing an interactive map showing all of the locations on campus where items can be recycled. This will be up and running by December 2010.
Where can I recycle...............?
Mixed recycling
The following items can be placed in your green sack recycling bin:
- Aluminium foil
- Cans & Tins
- Cardboard
- Cards
- Magazines
- Newspaper
- Paper
- Plastic bottles (with the following symbols)
Mixed recycling bins can be found in all student accommodation and offices and in the following public areas on campus:
- Keynes atrium
- Dolche Vita
- Jarman piazza
- Woolf College foyer
- Library (various)
- Library cafe
- Marlowe foyer
- Sports pitches
Batteries
Batteries can be recycled at all college receptions, Essentials, Parkwood Essentials and most other building receptions including the Library, Estates, Registry and Mandela Buildings.
Books
Books can be recycled in the designated boxes located in most college receptions.
CDs and DVDs
The recycling zone in the Templeman Library includes a recycling point for CDs and DVDs.
Clothing
Used clothing can be placed in the clothing bank in the car park behind Woody's.
Electrical and IT equipment
Students can take used electrical items to college receptions for recycling. Staff must download and complete the disposal form.
Fluorescent bulbs and tubes (staff only)
A recycling facility is located in the Estates Maintenance yard. Please call +44 (0)1227 823775 to arrange a collection.
Furniture (staff only)
Please email Carol Leonard in Estates.
Glass
There are various glass recycling points across campus including waste compounds for all colleges, the Library, Biosciences, Gulbenkian and the Sports Pavilion. There are also numerous glass recycling points across Park Wood.
Metal (staff only)
A recycling facility is located in the Estates Maintenance yard. Please call +44 (0)1227 823775 to arrange a collection.
Mobile phones
Old mobiles can be recycled at the Templeman Library and Mandela reception.
Printer and toner cartridges
Students may take used printer cartridges to college receptions or the Mandela reception for recycling. Staff please call +44 (0)1227 823775 to arrange a collection.
Stamps
Stamps may be recycled at the Mandela reception or Templeman library recycling zone. Many departments also offer stamp recycling facilities.
Other waste
All other waste including food waste, carrier bags and polystyrene must be placed in general waste bins
Current recycling figures
| Waste and recycling 2009/2010 | Tonnes |
|---|---|
| General waste | 651.19 |
| Office mixed recycling | 99.24 |
| Student mixed recycling | 16.79 |
| Cardboard | 110.43 |
| Confidential Paper | 53.00 |
| Glass | 260.44 |
| WEEE | 25.81 |
| Tubes and Lamps | 1.19 |
| Metal | 9.00 |
| Textiles | 2.60 |
| Batteries | 1.56 |
| Total | 1231.25 |
| % recycled | 47.11 |
Documents
Please also see the University's Waste Management and Recycling Procedure.