PAPER/CARDBOARD
- What type of paper can go in my deskside bin?
- What do I do with cardboard that doesn't fit in my deskside bin?
- I'm cleaning out my office and have boxes of files and paper to get rid of. How do I recycle them?
- What do I do with shredded paper?
- My deskside or photocopy room paper-recycling bin has not been emptied. What do I do?
BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
- Our office has a lot of soda cans and juice bottles/paks. How do we recycle our cans and bottles?
- Can aluminum foil go in my beverage container recycling bin?
OTHER
- How do I recycle my used printer/toner cartridges?
- Can I recycle my office batteries on campus?
- Can I recycle my old cell phone on campus?
- If I buy coffee in a re-usable mug, can I get a discount?
- How do I recycle in my residence room?
- We are planning an event/BBQ on campus. How do we set up recycling?
- If I can't recycle a specific material on campus, where can I go to recycle it?
- Can any department take part in the mini-bin program?
- Can I recycle old furniture or office equipment on campus?
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PAPER/CARDBOARD
What type of paper can go in my deskside bin?
- White office paper
- Coloured office paper
- Envelopes of all kinds and you can leave the windows in!
- Newsprint and Flyers
- Boxboard
- Cardboard
- Magazines
- Phonebooks
- Books
- Other types of materials accepted include: lined paper, old notebooks, exercise books and file folders.
What do I do with cardboard that doesn't fit in my deskside bin?
If you have cardboard that is too large to fit into your deskside bin once it is flattened, then just leave it flattened next to your bin for removal by custodial services.
I'm cleaning out my office and have boxes of files and paper to get rid of. How do I recycle them?
You can label them paper recycling and leave them by your deskside bin for removal by custodial services. Or if your office has an unusual amount of paper waste to send out then a special clean-out recycling bin(s) can be requested on a temporary basis.
Please call 474-9608 or send an email to wpo@umanitoba.ca at least two days prior with the following information: date required, date completed, building and room number, name and contact phone number or email.
The Waste Prevention Office will deliver a grey bin or cart with wheels to the specified location on the date required. Special Request Bins are available depending on stock available on hand and to accommodate the whole campus, we typically limit the number of bins out to two or the number of carts to one.
Once it is full, you can leave it outside of your door for the custodial staff to take away the following morning. You may use the bin multiple times until the date of completion indicated on your request form. If you need it longer than the date originally requested call or email the Waste Prevention Office.
What do I do with shredded paper?
Shredded paper from a small desk side shredding machine can be bagged in a clear bag or put into a box labeled shredded paper for recycling. If the bags or box is set out by your deskside recycling bin it will be picked up by custodial services the next day.
My deskside or photocopy room paper-recycling bin has not been emptied. What do I do?
Custodial services generally empties deskside paper recycling bins daily. If your bin has been full for a number of days and hasn't been emptied by caretaking services, please call the Custodial Supervisor for your building to arrange pick-up.
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BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
Our office has a lot of soda cans and juice bottles/paks. How do we recycle our cans and bottles?
There are blue bins located in each building in a variety of places to accommodate beverage container recycling. If there is no blue bin near your office or you can't locate one in your building, please call the Waste Prevention Office 474-9608.
Can aluminum foil go in my beverage container recycling bin?
Unfortunately aluminum foil, pie plates, etc cannot go into the beverage container recycling bin at this time.
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OTHER
How do I recycle my used printer/toner cartridges?
FORT GARRY
Copier/Fax Machine/Ink Jet/Laser Printer Cartridges: Departments are asked to call Physical Plant dispatch 474-9646 for pick-up. Please note that pick-ups are only on Fridays, if Friday is a holiday then they will be picked up on Thursday. Please have toners packaged in the original box or a similar box prior to pick-up.
BANNATYNE CAMPUS
For all copier/fax machine/ink jet/laser printer cartridges: Put the empty toner cartridge in its original box, seal it, and bring it to the Brodie Center Shipping and Receiving Area. If the original package is not available, use a similar box and clearly label it "Used Toner for Recycling".
PLEASE NOTE: It is each Department's responsibility to get their boxes to Shipping and Receiving.
Can I recycle my batteries on campus?
Yes, batteries can be recycled simply by storing them in a small box or container. Once the container is full you can call the Waste Prevention Office 474-9608 for pick-up of the batteries. Alternatively, there are larger battery boxes placed around campus in select buildings. List of locations.
Can I recycle my old U of M cell phone on campus?
Yes, cell phones can be sent to the Information Services and Technology Office in Machray Hall where they will be sent out for recycling.
If I buy coffee in a re-usable mug, can I get a discount?
Yes, discounts are offered to customers using a reusable travel mug or ceramic mug at the following locations:
- IQ's - 3rd Floor University Center
- Degrees - 3rd Floor University Center
- Tim Horton's - All
- Hard Chalk Café - Education building
- Greenhouse Café - Drake Center
- Daily Bread Café - St. John's College
- Belltower Café - St. Paul's College
* Please note that discounts vary between locations.
How do I recycle in my residence room?
Each residence room is equipped with a blue box to accommodate all of your recycling. Once it is full it is your responsibility to bring the contents to your floor's garbage and recycling room where you will find large grey paper recycling containers and large blue and green beverage recycling containers. Please sort your recyclables into the correct container. If you have cardboard boxes to dispose of please flatten them and wedge them between the wall and the recycle bin.
We are planning an event/BBQ on campus. How do we set up recycling for it?
The Waste Prevention Office supplies bins for special events. If you have a special event that will generate paper, cardboard or beverage containers, please contact us at least 2 days prior to obtain bins. 474-9608
If I can't recycle a specific material on campus, where can I go to recycle it?
That would depend on the material you wish to recycle. Please call the Waste Prevention Office for further information 474-9608.
Can any department take part in the mini-bin program?
Yes, any department can take part in the mini-bin program as long as the Dean or Director approves this change for the entire department. Please contact the Waste Prevention Office for further information 474-9608.
Can I recycle old furniture or office equipment on campus?
The reuse/resale arm of the university (under Capital Asset Management) can aid you in selling furniture, office equipment, computer and lab equipment and other inventorial and supply items from campus departments. The items are available to the public through an online auction. Please contact Bonny McCorriston, Capital Asset Management Services. 474-8179.
If you wish to donate your items you can have them picked up and sent to the University's Re-shop at no cost to you. Note: An asset disposal form will still be required to have your items doanted to the Re-Shop.