FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RECYCLING

• 1. What happens after trash is put in recycling bins (or some other way to address contamination)?

• 2. What happens if I don't take the staples off of paper; or if I put put catalogs or envelopes with windows or newspapers into the paper bins?

• • Staples, catalogs, envelops with windows, or newspaper in the paper bins counts as contamination. Someone else on campus must then decontaminate the bin before it can be recycled; or else the whole bin needs to be thrown away. Please help us avoid contamination!

• 3. Can I recycle all types of cardboard at Earlham?

No-Only corrugated cardboard can be recycled at this time. Cereal boxes, mac & cheese boxes, and gift boxes are not accepted and are considered contaminants.

• 4. Can I recycle all types of plastics at Earlham?

No—Earlham and the town of Richmond only recycle plastics #1 and #2. See RECYCLING BEYOND EARLHAM for information on recycling other kinds of plastic.

• 5. Whom do I contact if the bins on my floor/hall are not being emptied regularly enough, or if the recycling is messy and/ or smells bad?

• 6. Whom do I contact if I'm interested in a recycling or composting work-study job?

Derric Watson, Director of Service Learning and Career Development Center (983-1893) is one source. Glen Haywood, Director of Facilities (983-1678) is another.

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