Office Recycling

      CARDBOARD
Break down all boxes. Remove all packing material
not recycleable, flatten box, and store in or near
recycling bins.

        OFFICE MOVING OR CLEANING
If you are doing some office cleaning or if a person
is moving out, please inform us a few days in
advance for a pick-up. We cannot accomodate
requests the day of.

BATTERY RECYCLING
Recycle all types of used batteries in marked bins
located in the lobby of each main campus building.

TECHNOTRASH
Recycle digital media: DVDs, CDs, VHS, tapes, and
discs including cases and inserts inside specifically
marked grey recycling bins.

PRINT CARTRIDGES (1)
Save all Ink and Laser Jet print and toner cartridges
for recycling.  Keep used cartridges in thier shipping
boxes. Mark boxes for recycling.

        ELECTRONICS RECYCLING (2)
Columbia’s IT department helps recycle outdated or
broken computer equipment (including cables).
Contact them with details on your items and office
location for a pick-up.
Do Not Leave Outside in Hallways.

       FILM STRIP RECYCLING (3)
Recycle used directing or photo camera film in
specifically marked grey recycling bins. 

          FLOURESCENT LIGHT BULBS
Due to the chemical content in flourescent light
bulbs, we need to dispose of them safely.
Contact us for pick-up, do not throw in the trash.

           HAZARDOUS WASTE
Do not dispose of chemicals, paints, or solvents
down drains or sinks. We will collect and dispose of
them in an environmentally friendly manner.
Contact us if this applies. 

 RECYCLING CONTACT PROCEDURES
 Leave detailed information when contacting recycling:
 * Contact Name
 * Building
 * Office or Suite Number
 * Phone Extension
 * Email
 * Description of recycling to be collected
 This will help us effciently remove your recycling.
         
              1) For Print Cartridge Recycling contact
         Theresa Kerr tkerr@colum.edu ex7245
              2) For Electronic Recycling contact our IT
 Buyer Georgene Cole gcole@colum.edu ex8847
              3) For Film Strip Recycling  contact
     Cynthia Harrig charrig@colum.edu  ex8044

  Any other questions or comments contact