Items that are Recyclable
Recyclables MUST be sorted into the following categories. If the collection containers contain mixed recyclables or trash, the bag must be thrown out.
Mixed Paper
- White paper
- Colored paper
- Post-its
- Magazines
- Soft-cover books (or hard-cover with cover removed)
- Phone books
- Newspapers
- Blueprints
- File folders
- Cereal boxes
Paper that is waxed cannot be recycled
Corrugated Cardboard
- Undo the box
- Place next to the paper collection bin.
Plastic
- Plastics #1-#7 are acceptable (found on the bottom of the container inside of a recycling triangle)
- Remove caps and rinse containers
Aluminum
- Only aluminum beverage cans
- Rinse the can out before placing it in the collection bin.
Collection
Bins for the above items are located throughout the academic buildings and residence halls.
Southside Collection (houses, townhomes, courts, Peaksview)
- You should at least have a collection bin for aluminum. If you would like additional bins, contact us.
- Place your recyclables, mixed paper, plastic bottles, or aluminum cans, in clear plastic bags. They still must be sorted! (Cans with cans, plastic bottles with plastic bottles)
- When bags are full, place them next to bins
- Clear plastic bags are available from Res Life
Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like a plastic, aluminum, or paper collection bin, please contact recycling@lynchburg.edu