FAQ: CFL Light bulb disposal

Q. I made the switch to CFL bulbs, how do I dispose of them when they eventually burn out? A. Because Compact Florescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) contain a small amount of gaseous mercury, you should not dispose of them in individual waste containers. Individuals should dispose of […]


FAQ: Battery Recycling

Q. Where can I recycle my batteries on campus? A. Rechargeable batteries, including cell phone batteries, can be recycled in the e-waste bins in the ZSR Library and Benson University Center. As you may know AAA-D batteries no longer contain Mercury and are therefore no […]


FAQ: Reusable to-go containers

Q. Wait, there’s no Styrofoam in the Reynolda Fresh Food Company? How am I supposed to take food to-go from the Pit? A. You heard right. In 2009, as a university community, we disposed of over 7,000 foam to-go containers each week. Starting in the fall […]


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