How do I recycle at UNM?

Sort it Out

If you have a bin in your office or classroom, it must be sorted into one of the below bins in your building's sorting station in order to be picked up by Facilities Management Recycling. If you need a bin, please submit a service request HERE. 

Bins

Each MATERIAL has its own BIN:

All items must be free of contents. No food, beverage, plastic, or foam should ever be included in your recycling.

Never mix materials. The cost to sort mixed materials will require a service charge.

Facilities Management only picks up recycling materials from the following bins:

A/P bins are for PLASTIC BOTTLES and METAL CANS only

• Always empty Bottles & Cans
• Please deposit unfinished containers in the trash

Large bins are for MIXED PAPER only

• No 3-ring binders (binders = Trash).

 Bulk bins are for FLATTENED CARDBOARD only

• Always empty boxes completely.
• Flattening boxes saves bin space.
• Computer boxes may be left whole but should not contain plastic, foam or paper inserts. 

Special Request Items

Glass is picked-up by special request only.

Lamps/Bulbs are picked-up by special request only.

Batteries are picked-up by special request only.

Printer Cartridges are picked-up by special request only.

Additional Disposal Options 

Recyclables may be dropped off for FREE.

Indoor Trash is managed by Custodial.

Outdoor Trash is managed by Grounds.

Process ALL items not listed above through Surplus Property.

If you suspect a material may be hazardous, contact Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).