What to Recycle
To utilize Clemson's recycling program, it's necessary to understand what exactly can be recycled, and what currently cannot be processed by our recycling centers. Below's a breakdown of what Clemson can currently accept--if you're unsure about a waste product, you can contact Recycling Services by phone for clarification by calling 656-4219.
| Material | What Can Be Recycled | How to Prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Aersol Cans | All Aerosol Cans | Bring to Kite Hill Center |
| Aluminum | Cans, pie plates, foil | Crush |
| Batteries | Auto, marine, household | Bring to Kite Hill Center |
| Cardboard | All types of cardboard | Flatten |
| Plastic Bags | Grocery bags, etc. | Bring to Kite Hill Center |
| Fluorescent Bulbs | Any size fluorescent | Bring to Kite Hill Center |
| Compact Flourescent Bulbs | See How To Prepare | Bring to Home Depot |
| Glass | Clear, brown and green | Remove lids; separate by color |
| Magazines and Catalogs | Any glossy-type paper | |
| Motor Oil and Filters | Oil and filters from vehicles | Bring to GOFER at Kite Hill |
| Newsprint | Newspapers and inserts | |
| Paper | Office, computer and colored paper, junk mail, sticky notes, hard and soft cover books, shredded paper, envelopes, ream wrappers (non-wax coated) | |
| Phonebooks | All phonebooks | |
| Plastic #1 and #2 | Plastics coded #1 and #2 | Rinse and separate by #1 and #2 |
| Polystyrene | Packing peanuts | Trash free; bring to Kite Hill |
| Steel Cans | Steel food containers | Rinse |
| Toner Cartridges | Copy machine and printer cartridges | Package in original box; call for pickup |
Where to Recycle
Places to recycle are all over campus -- in academic and administrative buildings, in computer labs, outside buildings and residence apartments, and inside many residence halls.
If you're an employee, you can recycle many items right in your office or building.
If you are a student and live on campus, many residence halls have recycling programs in place.
Anyone may use the Kite Hill Recycling Center. All materials that the department recycles are collected at the Center. It's adjacent to the P-1 parking lot near the University Fire Station, right off Highway 76. The Recycling Center is manned from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday and Sunday. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use our facility.
And Finally, How to Recycle
Recycling in itself is as easy as 1-2-3:
- Locate large recycling containers in your office, building, or residence hall. Recycling at Kite Hill may be convenient for you as well.
- Collect recyclable materials. Take your recyclables to the nearest large bins, convenience center, or Kite Hill.
- Don't forget to recycle those odd things like batteries, steel cans, packing peanuts at Kite Hill.