Q.  Can I recycle any type of cardboard that I have?

A.  The only type of cardboard that Georgia Tech recycles is corrugated cardboard, which is the type of cardboard used as moving boxes.  After you move into your dorm room, be sure to recycle all of those moving boxes and your computer boxes by taking them to your nearest housing recycling site.  We do not recycle pizza boxes or any other type of cardboard that is contaminated by food.  We also do not recycle the type of fiberboard that cereal boxes, cracker boxes, etc. are made from.

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Q.  What can go into the mixed paper container?

A.  Almost any type of paper that you have can go into the mixed paper container.  This includes computer paper, notebook paper, colored paper, construction paper, junk mail, glossy paper, basically any type of paper that has printing on it.  Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed.  DO NOT PLACE MAGAZINES IN THE MIXED PAPER CONTAINER.  Take all magazines to the Main Drop-Off Sites on campus.  DO NOT PLACE NEWSPAPERS IN THE MIXED PAPER CONTAINER.  Take all newspapers to one of the Satellite Recycling Stations on campus.

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Q.  What about paper towels and tissues?

A. We do not recycle paper towels, tissues, or any type of food contaminated paper.  Take them to your closest solid waste disposal collection container.

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Q.  Can I recycle plastic bags from the grocery store?  What if it has the number two on the bag?

A. The only plastics that we recycle are PLASTIC BOTTLES 1 & 2.  We do not recycle any plastic bags or any type of 1 or 2 plastic that is not a bottle.  Look on the bottom of the bottle to find what type of number plastic it is.

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Q.  Where can I recycle glass?

A.  Clear, green, and brown glass can be taken to the two main drop off sites.

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Q.  Do I have to take the labels off of plastic bottles and glass containers?

A.  No, you can leave labels on all plastic bottles and glass containers.  Please help the recycling program by rinsing them out and removing the cap.

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