SCSU is now SINGLE STREAM

Say goodbye to sorting!

Effective July 1, 2011, paper, bottles, cans and cardboard recycling can be placed in the same recycling bins. Known as "single-stream recycling," SCSU has joined the effort in changing the recycling system to collect common recyclables in the same bin.
To reflect the changes in the recycling program, recycling dumpsters across campus will now be blue coordinating with the existing recycling containers and recycling bins will receive new labels announcing the types of commodities that can be recycled.  Label replacement will occur gradually throughout the 2011-2012 academic year. While bins may continue to be labeled "Paper" or "Bottles, Cans & Plastics," the campus community members can place recyclables in either bin. 
*Regulated waste (e.g. batteries, bulbs, etc.), confidential items, hazardous waste materials, e-waste (electronics), toner and ink cartridges are not part of this program but should continue to be recycled.  For a list of acceptable recycling materials or where to recycle, click here: www.southernct.edu/recycling.
The following materials will now be collected in recycling bins in campus buildings, outdoor containers and recycling dumpsters:

Paper                               Cardboard                         Containers

Newspaper                        All Paperboard                     Glass Bottles & Jars
Magazines                         Paper Bags                          Steel Containers
Catalogues                        Corrugated Cardboard         Metal Lids
Glossy Fillers/Mailers          Boxboard                            Aluminum cans
Junk Mail                           Milk Cartons                        Plastic Bottles
Envelopes                          Juice Boxes                         Plastic Tubs
Office & Notebook Paper     Pizza Boxes                         #1-#7 Plastics
Telephone Books               Please Flatten
File Folders                        Cardboards!