Recycling and Disposal Guide
UCSC is working hard to reduce the campus waste stream, and the campus community is highly supportive of recycling and waste reduction. By 2012 UCSC hopes to achieve a 75% diversion rate and by 2020 achieve Zero Waste.
Some recyclables are currently not being accepted for a brief period. These include Laboratory containers, paper bags, and some beverage/food containers. For more information about this, contact Recycling office (recycling@ucsc.edu; 459-3671).
The following guide provides info on general recycling information:
Household Recycling and Disposal for Solid Waste
The following webpages contain information only for University generated waste.
Information about Non-University waste generated in the:
Regulated Wastes |
Non-Regulated
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| Aerosol Cans | Laboratory Sharps | Paper |
| Asbestos Waste | Medicine/Personal Sharps | Bicycle Parts |
| Batteries | Oil | Cardboard |
| Biohazardous or Medical Waste | Paint | Kimberly Clark Nitrile Gloves |
| Cell Phones | Photographic Chemicals | Scrap Metal |
| Compressed Gas Cylinders | Radioactive Waste | |
| Electronic Waste | Refrigerators/Appliances/Equipment Disposal |
Not Currently Recyclable |
| Empty Containers | Regulated Lights | Plastic Bags |
| Hazardous Waste | Treated Wood Waste | Laboratory Containers |
| Inkjet, Laserjet, & Toner Cartridges | Styrofoam Info | Beverage and Food Containers |
If you have further questions or need additional information please contact Environmental Health & Safety at 459-2553 or the Recycling Office at 459-3671.
If your waste stream was not listed above or you have ideas on how to improve this website please contact Environmental Health & Safety at hazwaste@ucsc.edu.
