Markets, material volumes and the Program's own limited resources often dictate what we can and cannot handle, as well as how that material is handled. Although we are able to facilitate the recycling of certain non-routine materials, reuse is often the only option for others. While the disposition of many different kinds of materials can be confusing, the following should suffice as an accurate and handy reference for the disposition of these materials. And as always, give us a call at 346-1545 if you have any questions.

Block Styrofoam
Campus Recycling will take block styrofoam from campus departments through a special pick-up only. Contact 346-5275 or 346-0961 for a pick-up.

For home styrofoam collection, contact St Vincent De Paul at: (541) 687-5820. There is a small charge for this material, which costs to get recycled.

Cell Phones
Talk to your department phone coordinator and these will get recycled through Telecommunication Services, 541-346-3198.

Computers and office equipment
The disposition of both usable and scrap computer components and office equipment is handled by the University Property Control Specialist at 346- 3190. This includes:

Computers (CPU's) Monitors Printers Scanners Peripherals and accessories Copiers Fax and mimeo machines Photographic equipment Other large or specialized office equipment and machinery

CASSETTE TAPES (AUDIO):
Campus Recycling collects these for recycling. To recycle these, either send them through campus mail to Campus Recycling or call us at 346-5275 for a pick-up of larger amounts.


Confidential Materials
Campus Recycling no longer handles shredded paper. Though shredding paper is highly discouraged, it is considered confidential material and needs to be handled through the confidential material handling contract. If you have any further questions, please contact University Archives at 346-1899.


Copy Machine Toner Cartridges
If you have copy machine toner cartridges to recycle, set next to recycling collection site in a box and mark "for recycling" and it will be picked up with your regular recycling.

CD's and Cases (includes CD-ROM's and audio CD's) If you have a small quantity of these, we currently have collection cans at: · EMU post office · Computing Center 1st floor south · Klamath basement next to computer lab · Chiles computer lab on 3rd floor · 2nd floor computer lab at the Knight Library · EMU basement computer lab (steel cabinet) and in the EMU post office · Mckenzie Hall at main public site near room 151 · 3rd floor Lawrence Hall near some of the studios/room 381

Diskettes:
If you have a small quantity of these, send them in campus mail to Campus Recycling or contact Paper Recycling Coordinator at 346-5275.


Environmentally Sensitive Materials
The following items are subject to special disposal and/or recycling procedures. Please call the Office of Environmental Health and Safety at 346-3192. for removal of these materials. PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE THESE ITEMS IN YOUR REGULAR RECYCLING.

• Fluorescent lights and light tubes
• Batteries
• Aerosol cans
• All solvents, liquids, paints, etc..
  

Other Materials
The following materials, while recyclable, are logistically and/or operationally unsuited for handling by Campus Recycling. Please call Facilities Services at 346-2319 to discuss options for the removal of these items.

• Wood
• Wire
• Pallets
• Bricks and cinder blocks
• Metals

Reusables
While there is no market outlets for the following items, Campus Recycling is able re-direct these materials to other Campus areas which will re-use them. As with all items, please handle accordingly (separate from paper -- place small quantities at our sites -- call us for larger amounts).

• styrofoam peanuts
• Mailing, padded or other large envelopes (large bundles can also be forwarded to Mail Services)

Shredded Paper
Campus Recycling no longer handles shredded paper. Though shredding paper is highly discouraged, it is considered confidential material and needs to be handled through the confidential material handling contract. If you have any further questions, please contact University Archives at 346-1899.

Styrofoam packing "peanuts"
Place these with a label "For Recycling" next to a recycling site and it will get picked up and re-distributed.

For home reuse of packing peanuts:
St Vincent De Paul - 541-687-5820

Mail Boxes Etc 2852 Willamette St Eugene, OR 97405 (541)687-2836
All Mail Boxes Etc. branches will accept styrofoam peanuts.

Surplus Furnishings and Equipment
The Surplus and Reusable Office Furniture Exchange is administered by the University Property Control Specialist at 346- 3190. This is also the contact for viewing surplus furniture and for arranging for the transfer of surplus items to the state surplus facility in Salem. The Property Control Specialist also administers a listserve for surplus items which is a valuable resource for finding reusable furnishings and equipment.

Moving Services houses and shows surplus furniture. Contact 346-2322 for more information and current hours.


Tyvek Envelopes
Send in campus mail to: Paper Recycling Coordinator, Campus Recycling or call Paper Recycling Coordinator at 346-5275.


Video Tapes:
Campus Recycling collects these for recycling. To recycle these, either send them through campus mail to Campus Recycling or call us at 346-5275 for a pick-up of larger amounts.

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