Recycling

Recycling in UVM residence halls is easy and convenient for all students

Most buildings have recycling and trash carts at the end of each hallway on every floor, or in a main lounge or basement. Recycling guidelines are printed on the bins and at each common trash/recycle room. Students are asked to separate paper, cans and bottles and other materials in their room, and are responsible for bringing their materials to the central collection area. Each day, the Custodial Services staff carry your trash and recycling down to the loading dock. (Be sure to thank them for helping to recycle!)

Please be sure to put items in the proper cart.

  • If too much trash is mixed in with the recycling, then it will be considered contaminated and it cannot be sent to the recycling facility.
  • Cardboard pizza boxes can be recycled if the boxes are clean and empty (meaning, no pizza crusts, napkins, plastic box liners, or goopy cheese).
  • Stack cardboard boxes neatly on the floor next to the recycling bin.
compost bin

Student Room Bins

Every student room is provided with a recycling bin as part of the residence hall
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Student Move-In

On opening day of the residence halls, we ask students to recycle their cardboard boxes. We recycle over 5 tons of cardboard during student move-in weekend.
Donate box

Student Move-out

Student Move-Out is a big deal at UVM. We collect food, clothing and household items for donation to local non-profit organizations

Non-Residential Building Recycling

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Laboratories

Laboratory appliances such as freezers, centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, fume hoods and more must be certified clean by UVM Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) personnel. Prior to removal, all lab equipment must be checked and approved for disposal by an EHS lab safety coordinator.
Recycling bins

Academic & Office Buildings

Recycling bins are located throughout all campus buildings. There are a variety of different styles of bins in use, but all accept the same materials. If you are cleaning out your office, please follow this Office Cleanout Guide.
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Office Clean Out Guide

Think carefully about what items you'll need in your new space, and what items you'll leave behind. Avoid moving items only to throw them away once you get there. Identify any furniture, equipment and other large items to be picked up by UVM Recycling.