The Recycling Office

What is Recycled at Temple?

A wide range of materials including Mixed Paper; Cardboard; Aluminum Cans; Glass Containers; Plastic Beverage Containers; Printer and Toner Cartridges; and, Computers. Additionally, cafeteria food waste, yard trimmings, construction and demolition debris, batteries, and fluorescent lights are diverted from the waste stream.

How are Recyclable Materials Managed at Temple?

PAPER - Virtually all paper is collected for recycling  (e.g. office paper, newspaper, magazines, books, file folders, etc.) with the exception of tissue paper, food soiled paper, and carbon paper. Follow the rule of thumb: “If it can be written on or torn” – RECYCLE.

Small White Paper Recycling Collection Containers labeled “Paper Only” are provided at each desk. To request a container contact the Recycling Office at 1-7396 or email a request to recycling.containerrequest@temple.edu  Containers are serviced on TUESDAY and THURSDAY. Accessible private offices will be serviced during the day while inaccessible office occupants should place their container in the hallway for overnight collection. Larger paper recycling bins provided at points of high generation such as computer and copier areas will be serviced as needed.   For bulk paper collection, contact the Recycling Office at 1-7396 or email at recycling.containerrequest@temple.edu to arrange delivery of a hamper or tilt-cart.

CARDBOARD

All cardboard boxes MUST be collapsed by the user and stored in an accessible location for removal on the designated collection day. Where temporary storage is impractical, please contact the Recycling Office to arrange removal.

PLASTIC BEVERAGE CONTAINER

All plastic beverage containers such as soda, juice, water and milk containers are collected for recycling. Please, no wide mouth containers such as plastic cups, yogurt, other food containers, or plastic bags and film.   Large Grey Recycling Collection Containers labeled “PLASTIC” are provided in common areas. Empty contents - rinse when possible - before depositing. Facilities Management will monitor and service containers as needed

GLASS CONTAINERS

Large Blue Recycling Collection Containers labeled “GLASS ONLY” are provided in common areas. Empty contents – rinse when possible – before depositing.   Facilities Management will monitor and service containers as needed.

ALUMINUM CANS

Large White Recycling Collection Containers labeled “ALUMINUM CANS ONLY” are provided in common areas. Empty contents – rinse when possible – before depositing.  Facilities Management will monitor and service containers as needed.

PRINTER TONER CARTRIDGES and SURPLUS COMPUTERS

Printer and Toner Cartridges - Contact the Recycling Office at 1-7396 to arrange pickup. Surplus Computers - Contact the Computer Recycling Center at 1-4749 for information on services and cost.

How are Non-Recyclable Materials and Food Waste Disposed ?