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Colleges & Universities Whether you are a college administrator concerned about increasing solid waste disposal costs or a recycling-conscientious student, you need to initiate a recycling program at your institution. Many products are produced at colleges and universities, which can be recycled. When setting up a program, concentrate on areas that produce significant amounts of waste. Steps for Successful Recycling: 1. Find a local market, recycling service company, or waste hauler that will accept the materials. 2. Evaluate the waste generated in different areas and determine where the recycling bins should be placed. Find out HOW TO CONDUCT A WASTE AUDIT. Administrative offices - high grade office paper, computer paper, cardboard, toner cartridges. In the image to the right, a paper recycling bin has been placed next to a fax machine and a printer. Classrooms - paper, plastic, cans, bottles, newspaper Food services - cardboard, cans, bottles, plastic, grease Book store - cardboard, office paper, newspaper Mail area - mixed paper, cardboard Dormitories - mixed paper, glass, cans, plastic, cardboard. Library - paper, magazines, books, newspaper 3. Make sure the recycling bins are well-marked. 4. Inform your grounds crew to keep yard wastes separate. 5. Publicize by posting recycling information in the newspaper, on a web page, through email, in a school handbook, or during student orientation.