There are recepticles in Beinecke, bookstore (Bristol Center basement), the Science Center (ground floor stockroom corridor), and the second floor of Root Dorm for inkjet recycling. There are laser toner recycling boxes in the bookstore and Science Center.
Cell phones
Bring used cell phones to Beinecke and place them in the inkjet cartridge collection bin.
Non-alkaline batteries
Alkaline batteries do not contain hazardous heavy metals and can be disposed of in the trash. Non-alkaline batteries contain these metals and must be disposed of properly to avoid landfill and ground water contamination.
There are yellow battery collection recepticles in the Beinecke lobby, bookstore (Bristol Campus Center basement), and Science Center (ground floor stockroom corridor).
You can recycle any rechargeable batteries from cameras, watches, computers, and phones, including:
Bring unwanted CDs, DVDs, and cases to Beinecke (between the Mail Center and Diner), the Library, or McEwen for recycling. They will be recycled through the CD Recycling Center of America. Please remove and recycle paper inserts from cases.
Sneakers
Bring used sneakers and other rubber-soled shoes (wearable or unwearable) to the bin inside the front door of the Blood Fitness Center. Please tie shoelaces together when possible. Physical Plant will deliver sneakers to the Salvation Army for resale.
Plastic Bags
Bring clean plastic bags to Beinecke (by the Mail Center package window) for recycling. Bags will be recycled via Hannaford Supermarket in Clinton.
E-waste
Place computers and other electronic waste beside any garbage can. Physical Plant will collect and recycle e-waste.
Compact florescent light bulbs (CFLs)
CFLs contain a very small amount of mercury and they need to be disposed of safely and properly. Hamilton collects and recycles CFLs. On campus, please give your burned-out CFLs to a member of the custodial staff, who will place them in a designated universal waste collection area. Faculty and staff should fill out an iService work order form.
For information on off-campus recycling of CFLs, please visit www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/id/univwast/where/index.htm or contact your local municipal solid waste agency.
