Recycling
Standard recycling materials can be placed in the blue bins across campus.
It is important to only put the correct items in recycling. Failure to do so can injure workers and cause machinery to break.
All items should be clean and free of grease and food residue.
If that’s not possible, it’s not recyclable.
| Material | Do Recycle | Don’t Recycle | Where It Goes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Cans, lids | Foil, pie tins, baking tins | LFCUG Recycling (Lexington, KY) |
| Cardboard/Paperboard | Corrugated cardboard Paperboard (Soda, cereal, & frozen food boxes, etc.) Paper bags, craft paper, packing paper | Greasy pizza boxes | Bluegrass Regional Recycling (Richmond, KY) |
| Cartons | Paper-based food and beverage cartons (milk, broth, juice, etc.) | LFCUG Recycling (Lexington, KY) | |
| Glass | Bottles, jugs, jars | Broken glass | LFCUG Recycling (Lexington, KY) |
| Paper | Printer, notebook, sheet paper Magazines, newpapers, mail | Soiled paper products (plates, coffee cups, napkins, etc.) Wrapping paper & tissue paper Shredded paper | Bluegrass Regional Recycling (Richmond, KY) |
| Plastic | Bottles, jugs, and jars (#1, #2, HDE, & PET only) | Plastic bags, wrap, & film Bubble wrap & mailers Food/candy wrappers Cups, straws, & utensils Clamshell fruit, veg, & to-go containers Yogurt cups, sour cream containers, & similar | Bluegrass Regional Recycling (Richmond, KY) |
| Steel | Cans, lids | LFCUG Recycling (Lexington, KY) |
