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We can decrease the volume of solid waste we generate at SUNY Oswego by turning many of these disposable items into renewable resources through recycling. Recycling reduces our need to send solid waste to landfills or incineration plants.
What items can be recycled at SUNY Oswego?
- Glass bottles
- Metal cans
- Plastic - food, cleaner, and personal care bottles, jugs, or tubs with the numbers 1 & 2 on the bottom
- Paper beverage cartons - milk & juice cartons and drink boxes
- Office paper - copy/printer paper, envelopes (no plastic windows), post-it notes, stationery, greeting cards
- Other paper - newspapers, magazines, brown bags, gift wrap
- Corrugated cardboard, and pizza, cereal, tissue or gift boxes (no food residuals or waxed paper)
- Electronic equipment including computers, monitors, printers, photocopiers, typewriters, fax machines, shredders, network switches, projectors, cameras, and broadcasting equipment.
- Ink and toner cartridges
Where can I put items to be recycled?
In academic buildings: Facilities Operation is still distributing containers in academic buildings for recyclable items. Look for these containers in your building lobby or office workspace (see examples below).
Corrugated cardboard and pizza, cereal, tissue or gift boxes can be placed in blue paper bins (see below). If you have a large volume of cardboard, contact Facilities Operations (312-3200) to arrange for a pickup.
Electronic equipment including computers: Contact Lin Murray (murray@Oswego.edu) at Inventory Control. Please include the following information in your email: Name, contact information, make & model of the items, inventory decal number, and location.
Ink and toner cartridges can be sent through campus mail to the Environmental Health & Safety office, 110 Lee Hall (building 4).
Where can I get containers for my workspace?
Submit a service request to your custodian.
What about batteries?
To safely dispose of batteries, send them through campus mail to the Environmental Health & Safety office, 110 Lee Hall (building 4). The following batteries will be accepted: Alkaline (AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt), Nickel-Cadmium, Lithium (laptop), Nickel-Metal Hydride (radio), Lead Acid.
Other questions?
Contact Rebecca Kempney of Facilities Operation - kempney@oswego.edu
Look for these containers:
Common areas & lecture halls:
Office paper:
Exterior container:
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