Mixed paper in an office recycling bin. |
Mixed paper accounts for 70% of waste in the office which makes mixed paper recycling more important than ever. Here's a list of what can and cannot be placed in your mixed paper bin:
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- laser printer and copier paper
- notebook paper (staples OK)
- envelopes (plastic and hazy windows from envelopes are OK)
- paper board (cereal and snack boxes)
- magazines
- newspaper
- glossy paper
- colored paper
- No-Carbon Required (NCR) Paper
- directories and catalogs
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- paperclips (please reuse them)
- wax paper
- milk cartons
- paper cups and paper plates
- Napkins and Kleenex
- hardcover books (please call the work order desk (2-1655) for a special pickup)
- post-it notes
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For shredded paper, please use the big blue mixed paper carts. Please remove all non-paper materials before placing shredded paper in the carts.
If you're cleaning out or moving offices and going to be recycling a large quantity of mixed paper for a short period of time (2 weeks), please call the work order desk (752-1655) for office cleanout bins. Click here for more information on office cleanouts.
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