{"id":6285,"date":"2026-08-17T09:03:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T13:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/sustainability\/?page_id=6285"},"modified":"2026-08-17T09:03:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T13:03:34","slug":"recycling-at-marshall-university","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/sustainability\/recycling-at-marshall-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Recycling at Marshall University"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Every Bottle, Box, and Can Has a Second Life<\/h2>\n<p>Marshall University&#8217;s recycling program helps divert valuable materials from the landfill and transform them into new products. Through a campus-wide collection system, recyclable materials from academic buildings, residence halls, and offices are gathered, consolidated, and transported for processing and remanufacturing. Materials recycled at Marshall become everything from cardboard packaging and paperboard to new aluminum cans, plastic products, and steel goods.<\/p>\n<p>By recycling correctly, the Marshall community helps conserve resources, reduce waste, and support a more efficient circular economy.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>What Can Be Recycled?<\/h2>\n<p>Marshall accepts a variety of common recyclable materials, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paper and office paper<\/li>\n<li>Newspapers and paper products<\/li>\n<li>Cardboard and shipping boxes<\/li>\n<li>Aluminum and tin cans<\/li>\n<li>Plastic bottles and containers (#1 and #2)<\/li>\n<li>Metal scrap<\/li>\n<li>Ink cartridges<\/li>\n<li>Rechargeable batteries<\/li>\n<li>Cell phones<\/li>\n<li>Electronics during designated collection events (excluding TVs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please help keep recycling streams clean by placing only accepted materials in recycling containers. Contaminated materials, food-soiled paper, and other non-recyclables can reduce the effectiveness of the recycling process.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Where Does Marshall&#8217;s Recycling Go?<\/h2>\n<p>After collection on campus, recyclables are transported to Marshall&#8217;s recycling compactor and then delivered to regional recycling facilities for sorting and processing. Materials are separated and prepared for manufacturers that turn them into new products. Examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cardboard becoming corrugated packaging<\/li>\n<li>Fiber products becoming paperboard used in cereal and shoe boxes<\/li>\n<li>Aluminum being recycled into new cans<\/li>\n<li>Plastics being transformed into industrial and consumer products<\/li>\n<li>Steel returning to the manufacturing stream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more about the journey of your recyclables on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/sustainability\/process\/\">Recycling Process<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Need a Special Pick-Up?<\/h2>\n<p>The Sustainability Department offers special recycling pickups for departments, offices, and campus groups that have accumulated large quantities of recyclable materials. To ensure safe handling, all materials should be packaged in boxes or bags weighing less than 50 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>Special pickups are available for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Large volumes of paper and cardboard<\/li>\n<li>Aluminum and tin cans<\/li>\n<li>Plastic bottles (#1 and #2)<\/li>\n<li>Metal scrap<\/li>\n<li>Ink cartridges<\/li>\n<li>Batteries<\/li>\n<li>Cell phones<\/li>\n<li>Eligible electronics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Request a Pickup:<\/strong> Complete the online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/sustainability\/request\/\">Recycling Special Pick-Up Request form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Help Keep Marshall Green<\/h2>\n<p>Recycling works best when everyone participates. By recycling properly, reducing contamination, and using available collection services, the Marshall community can help keep campus clean while ensuring valuable materials are put back to work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Contact the Sustainability Department at <a href=\"mailto:BeMarshallGreen@marshall.edu\">BeMarshallGreen@marshall.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every Bottle, Box, and Can Has a Second Life Marshall University&#8217;s recycling program helps divert valuable materials from the landfill and transform them into new products. Through a campus-wide collection system, recyclable materials from academic buildings, residence halls, and offices are gathered, consolidated, and transported for processing and remanufacturing. 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