When not wet or stained by food or oil, cardboard is recyclable. It is also biodegradable, but it's always a good idea to put it in the bin instead of littering.

Allowed Items

• OCC/ Corrugated Cardboard
• Chip board/ Paper Board
• Cereal/Snack Boxes (plastic liners removed)
• Paper Towel Rollers

Not Allowed

• Wax Cardboard
• Drink Cartons
• Food Containers
• Styrofoam, Peanuts, Plastic Wrap

Cardboard Collection Process

• Cardboard should be broken down before it is recycled in the cardboard bin at the green station.
• Oversized Cardboard boxes should be broken down and can be wedged within the green station for pickup by housekeeping at night.
• Carboard pickup should be scheduled for large quantities of cardboard boxes (more than 3 boxes) with a call to facilities services (x87928) or an email to recycling @kumc.edu. This is not a billable service.

Large/ Bulk Cardboard Recycling Locations

• Delp G007
• Hemenway Dock
• Research Support Facility Dock
• Orr Major (B002)
• Kirmayer Fitness Center (1H01)
• Taylor (3rd Floor)
• Landon (Courtyard Hallway)
• Additional Locations Coming Soon

NOTE: For large quantities or oversized cardboards, please contact the Facilities Service Coordinators (8-7928) to request service.   

Glass is one of the few materials that can be recycled infinitely without losing strength, purity or quality. It is a widely recycled material, but beware: broken glass can be painful for both you and the recycling process.

Allowed Items

Please empty and rinse out bottles and remove metal or plastic caps/lids

• Glass Bottles (all colors)
• Glass Containers (all colors)

Not Allowed

• Broken Glass
• Glass contaminated with chemicals
• Glass contaminated with dirt or food waste
• Ceramics e.g. Dishware, Ovenware
• Light Bulbs
• Crystal
• Mirrors or Window Glass

Most plastic jugs and bottles are 100 percent recyclable. Plastic #1 and #2 are the most commonly used forms of plastic in bottled water containers - and the most commonly collected.  Aluminum is a sustainable metal and can be recycled over and over again. A can is generally turned into a new can and back on store shelves within 60 days.

Allowed Items

Please empty and rinse out containers and cans

• Yogurt tubs
• Deli or salad bar "Clamshells" (Plastic only)
• Drink Cartons
• Water bottles (including caps)
• Aluminum soda and beverage cans
• Aluminum/Steel food and beverage cans
• #1-7 Plastics

Not Allowed Items 

• Foil
• Styrofoam (Yes...even when it says recycle)
• Straws
• Plastic ware
• Wax Cardboard
• Plastic bags
• Box Liner Bags
• Food Containers (items that are soiled with food cannot be recycled)
• Vitamin and Prescription bottles (HIPAA)

Paper makes up the largest percentage of the solid waste stream at 33 percent. It's also one of the most recovered materials, as recycling opportunities are often readily available.

Allowed Items

• Junk mail
• Envelopes
• Magazines
• Newspapers
• Telephone books
• Manila File Folders
• Hardback and Paperback Books
• Manuals & Manuscripts
• Shredded Paper
• Construction Paper
• Carbon Paper

Not Allowed

• Confidential Documents
• Drink Cartons
• Giftwrap
• Photographs
• Paper towels and Tissue Paper
• Paper plates and cups

Staples Toner and Ink Cartridge Recycling Program

This toner and Ink Cartridge Recycling is provided as part of the Staples Business Advantage Program. Staples recycles all brands including HP, Canon, etc.

Follow these steps to recycle your cartridge using the Staples Recycling Program:

1. Place empty cartridges directly into a Staples recycling bin or place cartridges back in their original packaging before placing into the bins.
2. Drop off your empty toner or ink cartridge at one of the on-campus drop off locations identified below.
3. If you are at an off campus location contact your Staples representative to schedule a cartridge pick up.

On Campus Drop Off locations

• University Receiving Dock (Delp)
• Hemenway Dock
• Health Education Building (HEB) - Recycling Room - G110
• Landon Center - Recycling Area (Near Room 160)
• Support Services - Recycling Area (North/West Door)

Off-Campus Drop Off locations

• Fairway North Office Building
• Clinical Research Center

HP Products

• All Original HP LaserJet cartridges are packaged with a postage-paid return label for your convenience. Printer Cartridges can be recycled using the orginal HP packaging and the postage paid return label. Pre-labeled boxes can be dropped off  at any of the On-Campus Drop off locations or in a UPS drop box.
• Simply drop off cartridges at any HP Authorized Retail Collection Location across the U.S.
• Print out a free postage-paid shipping label online.
• Order recycling shipping supplies online for free, including a bulk box and pallet pick-up for large quantities.
• Visit HP Supplies Recycling for more details

Non-Recyclable Materials

• Coffee cups
• Paper plates, cups, and towels
• Plastic Ware
• Pizza boxes
• Styrofoam (Yes...even when it says recycle)
• Paper Towels/Tissue Paper
• Foil
• Straws
• Wax Cardboard
• Food Containers (Frozen or Soiled)
• Plastic bags
• Food waste and Wrappers
• Box Liner bags
• Gift wrap
• Photographs
• Anything not recyclable