Recycle

Call2Recycle accepts cell phones, and rechargeable or single-use batteries weighing less than 5 kg each. 

Contact UW Sustainability at sustainability@uwinnipeg.ca if you would like to participate in the Battery Recycling Program, we will set you up.

Instructions:

1. Please refer to the Battery Terminal Protection Guide for instructions on how to recycle your batteries safely. 
2. Please email UW Sustainability when your battery recycling box is full. We will request a pickup through Facilities Management and get you a new box.

Find other drop-off locations throughout the province, listed on the Call2Recycle website

Disposable glove recycling bins are available in a select academic labs.

Please note: As per Terracycle "Do not send in medical waste. This includes material contaminated with blood or bodily fluids that originate from health care facilities, hospitals, physicians' offices, dental offices, blood banks, veterinary clinics, research laboratories, etc."

If you believe your UW lab(s) would be a good fit for the glove recycling box, please email us at sustainability@uwinnipeg.ca

The University collects E-Waste for recycling. Contact the Facilities Management department to arrange a pick-up of larger items. Smaller items can be taken directly to TSC (3C69). They will first take a look at the items to determine if they can be reused and if not, they will be recycled.

Items include: 

• Computer towers, monitors, and other parts
• Printers and photocopiers
• Cords and network boxes
• Small electronics

UWinnipeg has many programs for you to take advantage of. These include our Used Office Supply Depot and the Surplus Furniture Program.

Please see our Reuse page on how to access these programs. 

You can dispose of toner and ink cartridges by:

1. Labeling the box “Shipping and Receiving” and sending via inter-department mail.
2. Dropping it off in Shipping and Receiving on the first floor of Centennial Hall (1C25).

UW recycles writing utensils with the help of Terracycle and Staples. 

Accepted Waste:

• Pens & Mechanical pencils
• Markers, Sharpies and highlighters 
• Whiteboard markers

Locations: 

• Richardson College fo the Environment Study Nook
• 4th floor Main Campus Library 
• 2nd floor Buhler
• 7th floor Rice Centre
• Student Central 

 Can't find one? Visit the Campus Sustainability Map or Contact us.

Winnipeg residents can drop off materials at 4R Depots. See their extensive list of items that can be recycled, reused, composted or resold. 

http://www.winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste/recycle/4rdepots/default.stm