Recycling is one of the programs handled by the Environmental Resource office. Other programs include the organic garden, composting, "Move Out Week", Earth Day, America Recycles Day and Recyclemania. Additional information about those programs is here.
BU Celebrate Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22.
Click here for more info on what's taking place.
Recycling Procedures
Recycling is mandatory in Broome County. Binghamton University follows the guidelines established by the County. The campus should use the guidelines below. Staff and faculty should deposit all recyclable material in the blue bins located in the hallways of buildings.
For more information, contact Juliet Berling at 7-3411.
Mixed
Paper
√ Newspaper, magazines, inserts, catalogs, junk mail, manila folders, envelopes (plastic windows OK), brown paper bags, white and colored paper, notebooks, fax paper, soft and hard cover books, paper board (cereal boxes), juice and milk cartons.
Cardboard
√ Flatten all cardboard. Pizza boxes should be turned inside out and flattened. Frozen food and corrugated cardboard should also be recycled.
Glass
√ Rinse first. Clear and colored glass bottles and jars accepted.
Plastics
√ Rinse first. Food, beverage, detergent, shampoo containers etc. may be recycled. No plastic bags or Styrofoam.
Metal
√ Rinse first. Tin, steel, beverage cams, aluminum pans and cans and clean foil may be recycled.
Ink Jet Cartridges
√ Collection bins and pre-paid mailers located at RD’s office’s, email recycle@binghamton.edu for state building locations
Household Batteries
√ Collection buckets are located in Resident Director offices in residential halls. E-mail recycle@binghamton.edu for state building locations.
