Reuse and Specialty Recycling Collections

Alkaline batteries

AAA, AA, C, D, 9-Volt

Collected at bi-annual specialty recycling events; contact the Office of Sustainability

Non-alkaline batteries

Lead acid, nickel cadmium, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, and lithium-ion

Contact EHS

Books

Paperback, hardback, magazines, catalogs, etc.

Books in good condition should be donated to the Little Free Library

Books in poor condition should be collected through a Bulk Disposal work request

Clothing

Clothes and home furnishings

Goodwill or Second Chance

Document shredding and recycling

Campus-wide contract with The Shredding Company, Inc.

If using a personal shredding device, please bag shredded paper and place to the side of paper/cardboard bins for collection by EVS custodial technicians

Pricing and service options sheet with contact information can be found on the SSAS website

Electronics (UMB-Issued)

Any electronics issued by UMB for your work use (laptop, mouse, keyboard, etc.)

IT Disposal System

Electronics (Personal)

Any personal electronics items (computers, phones, charging cords, etc.)

Collected at bi-annual specialty recycling events; contact the Office of Sustainability

Ink and toner cartridges

Used/empty ink and toner cartridges from printers and copy machines

Fill out the EHS chemical waste removal request form

Many manufacturers (including HP, Ricoh/Savin/Lanier, and Epson) have free take-back programs

Plastic bags and film

Shopping bags, produce bags, Ziploc bags, air pillows, bubble wrap, cereal bags, plastic overwrap, etc.

Collected at bi-annual specialty recycling events; contact the Office of Sustainability

Surplus property

Including furniture, office supplies, equipment, etc.

Complete the Excess Property Declaration form on DocuSign

For additional instructions, visit the Surplus Property website