Sustainability @ the
University of Rochester

Recycling

Other Recyclable Materials

Ink Jet and Toner Cartridges

You can mail ink jet and toner cartridges, old PDAs, and cell phones to University Mail Services. Please place in original or replacement packaging and mail to PO Box 270001.

On River Campus, you can drop off toner cartridges at:

• Todd Union Post Office (at the counter)
• Wilson Commons: Common Connection
• Rush Rhees: IT Center
• 612 Engineering Stores
• Any residential life office:
  • Quad (Hoeing 100)
  • Susan B. Anthony (Morgan 104)
  • Hill Court (Gale 112)
  • Towers (Anderson 130

At the Medical Center, you can drop-off toner cartridges at:

• Helen Wood Hall lobby

Help spread the word of this program by posting an ink jet recycling flyer in your department (see sidebar).

Batteries

The University recycles batteries in accordance with both Monroe County Environmental Services and NYSDEC guidelines. Contact the Hazardous Waste Management Unit at 275-2056 if your area is interested in arranging a battery collection location.

On River Campus, drop off batteries at:

• 612 Engineering Stores
• Rush Rhees Library: University IT Center, Computer Sales
• Wilson Commons
• Fauver Stadium: Parking Office

At the Medical Center, drop off batteries at:

• Photo Illustration
• Engineering Stores
• Parking Garage office
• Medical Center Parking service counter
• Strong Memorial Hospital Environmental Services offices
      School Of Medicine and Dentistry G-6305 (Mon-Fri 8am-4pm)
      Strong Memorial Hospital 1-3624 (Mon-Fri 8am-4pm)

Fluorescent Lamps, Used Oil, Solvent Waste Distillation

To recycle these materials, obtain a list of available free chemicals, or to dispose of any hazardous wastes, please contact the Hazardous Waste Management Unit at 275-2056.

Athletic Shoes

Worn out or unwanted sneakers are collected at the Goergen Athletic Center alumni locker rooms for Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program. Nike collects shoes and recycles them into athletic fields. 

Electronics

Please contact the Customer Service Center at 273-4567 to schedule a pickup.

Recyclable "e-waste" materials include:

• Computer monitors
• Hard drives
• Keyboards and computer mice
• Computer disks
• Fax machines
• Copiers
• Printers
• Safes
• Speakers

Pick-up service is free. In order to keep this service cost-effective, please attempt to consolidate your electronic recyclables or coordinate with other departments in your area before scheduling a pick-up.

Document Destruction

Please contact the Customer Service Center at 273-4567 to schedule a service request.

Name Plates

Please mail them to Al Hill, Box 623, URMC. Al is O&M Project Coordinator and Manager for the Lock/Sign/Door shops.

Scrap Metal, Construction Material, Office Furniture, Plastic or Metal Drums and Buckets, or Other

 

If you would like information on recycling these materials, please contact :
Amy Kadrie
Recycling Coordinator
(585)362-5739
akadrie@facilities.rochester.edu