Recycle
Campus Sustainability Office
What do you want to Recycle?
Toner cartridges and light bulbs
Reusable furniture, office supplies, and household items
Other items: glass, ceramics, broken appliances, large plastic items, etc.
Plastic Bags
As a student initiative at the University, there are SIX BINS on campus dedicated to collection of clean plastic bags.
Bags are sorted and given to Winnipeg Harvest for them to use to make emergency food kits. Bags not used for kits are recycled.
Locations:
- Richardson College for the Environment Atrium
- 2nd floor of Duckworth Centre (by the elevator)
- Riddell Atrium
- 4th floor Centennial Hall Buffeteria
- An/X
- 1st and 2nd floor Buhler Centre
Check out the Facebook group HERE or visit the Campus Sustainability Map to find a location nearest to you.
Note: Plastic bags are NOT recyclable as part of the University's main recycling stream and should NOT be placed in hallway recycling bins.
Batteries and Cell Phones
Call2Recycle accepts cell phones, and rechargeable or single-use batteries weighing less than 5 kg each.
Drop off boxes are located throughout campus in most department photocopy rooms, libraries, and at security desks. Can't find one? Contact us or visit the Campus Sustainability Map.
- Find other drop-off locations throughout the province, listed on the Call2Recycle website
- Instructions for Call2Recycle boxes found HERE [PDF]
Writing Utensils
Accepted Waste:
- Pens & Mechanical pensils
- 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
Can't find one? Visit the Campus Sustainability Map or Contact us.
Toner Cartridges and Light Bulbs
Collected in the mailroom/shipping bay accessible through the 1st floor of Manitoba Hall (West).
E-Waste
The University periodically collects E-Waste for recycling. Contact the Sustainability Office or Physical Plant Office to arrange for drop-off/pick-up. Items are collected in the mailroom/shipping bay accessible through the 1st floor of Manitoba Hall (West).
Items include:
- Computer towers, monitors, and other parts
- Printers and photocopiers
- Cords and network boxes
- Small electronics
**For items that are still in working condition, see our REUSE page
Reusable furniture, office supplies, and household items
See our REUSE page
Other items: broken glass, ceramics, broken appliances, large plastic items, etc.
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
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