Recycling Policy

RECYCLING HOTLINE: (631) 632-1514

DISPOSE OF TRASH PROPERLY
Place non-recyclable trash into black plastic bags inside the tan bin, tie tightly, and place in the dumpster located outside nearest your building.  Please be mindful not to allow the bags to leak liquids during transport as this can create more work for the maintenance staff and increase overall costs to you (i.e. dirty carpets, floors, etc).  A clean campus is a GREEN and SUSTAINABLE campus.

RECYCLE BOTTLES AND CANS
Remove tops, rinse, flatten, place recyclable #1 and #2 plastic bottles, container glass (green, clear, brown), aluminum cans, and bi-metal cans into a clear plastic bag inside the blue bin w/ green top.  Remove to outside receptacle.  DO NOT MIX trash with the bottles and cans.

RECYCLE MIXED PAPER
Keep clean and dry. No food or liquids or other garbage residues on the paper. Place the mixed paper into a clear plastic bag inside the blue bin w/ blue top. Remove to outside receptacle. DO NOT MIX trash with mixed paper.

YES:  Computer paper, paper bags, cardboard, envelopes, fax paper, gift cards, index cards, magazines, newspapers, notebook pages, posters, and pamphlets may be recycled.

NO:  Blueprint paper, carbon paper, disposable cups and plates, film and photos, gift wrap, large metal fasteners, NCR paper, paper towels, napkins, spiral notebooks, wax paper, or paper with plastic.

DON’T THROW OUT REUSABLE CLOTHING
Place clothing and shoes, sneakers, etc inside the white Goodwill container located outside by the power plant.  Torn shirts and clothing are acceptable as they may be made into clothe remnants, or into high grade writing paper.

CONSERVE WATER
Report any non-emergency leaks, dripping faucets, or shower heads to the Resident Assistant or Coordinator of Residence Life.

DISCARD COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT SAFELY
Contact your Resident Assistant or Coordinator of Residence Life to properly handle these items.

For more information, see Stony Brook University's Recycling and Resource Management web site

Department of Recycling and Resource Management in Partnership with the Dean of Student’s Office