Frequently Asked Questions about Recycling, Composting, and WasteThe SCU community can e-mail recycling@scu.edu their questions about recycling, composting, and waste on campus. This blog will provide answers to those questions. 
Is bubble wrap recyclable?Posted on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012Bubble wrap is recyclable on campus, but there are many ways to reuse it as well. Read More »
What can I do with my old cassettes?Posted on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012Learn ways on how to reuse your cassettes and where to recycle them. Read More »
How Do I Recycle My Old Mattresses?Posted on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011Learn where you can donate and recycle old mattresses. Read More »
Can Plastic Bags Be Recycled On Campus?Posted on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011Yes, Plastic bags can be recycled on campus. Read More »
Paper vs Plastic: Can Laminated Paper Be Recycled?Posted on Tuesday, Sep. 20, 2011Laminated Paper cannot be recycled due to differences in the recycling process. Read More »
Can you compost Paper Towels? Yes!Posted on Monday, Sep. 19, 2011Paper towels (and any other paper products that DO NOT have plastic linings, pathogens, or bodily fluids)can be composted along with all other food scraps and compostable items. Read More »
I recently received a promotion and have old business cards that I can no longer hand out. Are there good ways to reuse these, or should I just send them to the recycling bin?Posted on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010Congratulations! Fortunately, being made of paper, business cards are among those items that can be chucked into the recycling bin. However, if you lean towards the creative side, there are a number of ways in which you can reuse these cards. Read More »
At SCU, where do we send our ink cartridges to be recycled?Posted on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010There are three easy options to recycle empty ink cartridges. Read More »
How do I recycle floppy disks?Posted on Wednesday, Apr. 28, 2010Recycle your old floppy disks Read More »
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