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Recycling at USD

Recycling on campus is single-stream, meaning all recyclable materials are put into the same bin and later sorted at the recycling facility.

Recycle the following materials:

  • Plastic bottles and containers
  • Steel, tin, and aluminum cans
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Flattened cardboard and paperboard
  • Food and beverage cartons
  • Paper
    • Envelopes
    • Magazines
    • Newspapers
    • File folders

Make sure all recycled items are free of food residue

Do NOT put the following items in the recycling bin:

  • Food
  • Hazardous materials
  • Light bulbs
  • Broken glass
  • Foam containers
  • Plastic bags, wrap, or film
  • Anything labeled "compostable" or "biodegradable"