Single-stream Recycling

It's time to do your part. By implementing single-stream recycling throughout campus it is easier for everyone to recycle more. With more places to recycle and more items being accepted, you can help the university achieve our goal of recycling 30 percent of our waste by July 2011.

All the information you need to know about what can and cannot be recycled and the benefits of single-stream recycling can be found using the links to the right. Here are a few standouts:

• All recyclables go into one container: paper, plastic, glass, aluminum
• Plastics one through seven can be recycled, not just ones and twos
• Soda bottle tops can be recycled (but they should be removed and the bottles should be empty)
• More places to recycle: Throw all your recyclables into the small blue recycling bins in classrooms and offices. They're NOT just for paper anymore!

The Sustainability Task Force would like to thank Marquette's Facilities Services and the Office of Residence Life in supporting and implementing this program.

CURRENT RECYCLING RATE

Help us meet our goal

19.3%

This was our latest recycling rate under comingled recycling. The new single-stream recycling rate will be posted here in the future.

SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING

• What is single-stream recycling?
• Our 30 percent goal
• Increased Participation
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
• Additional Resources

WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED

• PDF Reference Guide
• Paper
• Glass
• Plastic
• Cans/Metal

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Recycling is now easier than ever with the introduction of single-stream recycling. All acceptable recyclables can be placed in any of the recycling bins – no sorting needed – including the small blue recycling bins in classrooms and offices. And we’re recycling more items than ever before. A new PDF is available as an easy reference guide on what can be recycled and how.