- Recycling
What does Suffolk recycle?
- Paper (including colored paper, staples, windowed envelopes, paperboard boxes)
- Corrugated Cardboard (flattened and empty)
- Glass, Metal, and Plastic (empty)
- Universal Waste (batteries, fluorescent bulbs)
- Electronics (computers, monitors, copy machines, printers, cassette or VHS tapes, CDs)
- Inkjet and Laser Cartridges
- Toner Cartridges (from printers, copiers, and fax machines)
- Surplus Materials (furniture)
Where does Suffolk recycle?
Recycling is conveniently located in all the buildings we own, as well as in leased spaces at 45 Bromfield, 75 Arlington, 40 Court, and One Beacon.
Background
- In fall 2006, paper recycling expanded to all Suffolk buildings.
- The bottle and can recycling program has been up and running since winter 2006.
- Beginning with a pilot program in 2007, we implemented organics recycling in our four cafe kitchens.
- In the spring of 2010 we launched a pilot for organics recycling in the Donahue Cafe so diners can recycle food waste.
- In the fall of 2010 we implemented single stream recycling in all the buildings we own.
- In the fall of 2010 we made organics recycling available to diners in the Miller Hall Cafe.
How to Recycle
Suffolk University has invested in hundreds of recycling bins which are located throughout campus. With single stream recycling, papers and empty glass/metal/plastic can be combined in any recycling bin. To recycle cardboard, empty the box and remove any plastic wrap, then flatten and place next to your recycling bin.
Fill out a work request through Facilities Management:
- If you have broken office furniture equipment that is not going to be repaired
- If you have Techno Trash (cassettes, VHS tapes, CDs, CD cases)
- If a recycling bin or waste basket needs to be cleaned or emptied
- If you need a recycling bin or waste basket for your office. Indicate if you need a recycling or waste basket, and what size: deskside bin (7 gallons) or a larger bin for a common area (23 gallons).
For more details about how to recycle, visit the How To page.
Who is involved?
We encourage you to get involved and support recycling at Suffolk. Please participate in the recycling program and contact us if you have questions.
To sign up to receive Sustainability E-mail Updates, email recycle@suffolk.edu.
Suffolk's Sustainability Committee serves an advisory role in advancing the campus' environmental practices.
Questions?
Erica Mattison, Special Projects Coordinator for Campus Sustainability
617-973-1145
recycle@suffolk.edu
