What materials can be recycled at the U of L?

Acceptable Materials

White Bag:
Blue or Green Bag:
Unacceptable Items:
  • computer printout with or without print
  • computer paper with perforated edges
  • laser computer printout
  • white bond with or without print
  • white photocopy paper
  • white typing paper
  • white tablet paper
  • adding machine paper
  • blueprints
  • books (including phone books)
  • book paper (remove binding)
  • catalogues (1/2" thick max)
  • colored paper
  • construction paper
  • ALL envelopes
  • fax paper
  • file folders
  • glossy calendars
  • loose leaf paper
  • magazines
  • NCR paper (2 to 3 part form) Example: Internal Requisition or Printing Services Requisition
  • newspaper
  • photocopy paper wrapping
  • post-it-notes
  • telephone message notes
  • U of L curriculum calendar
  • carbon paper
  • food wrapping or brown lunch bags
  • paper towels or napkins
  • plastic bags
  • plastic laminates
  • rubber bands
  • styrofoam or paper cups
  • tissue
  • waxed paper

Exceptions

Shredded paper is to be bagged separately and should not be included inside the central recycling station bags.