Office of Sustainability

Recycling at UMaine

The University of Maine uses the Casella Zero-Sort recycling system. Zero-Sort recycling means that all recyclable materials can be placed in a blue recycling bin, and all non-recyclable waste can be placed in a grey trash bin.

Recyclable Materials Include:

PLASTICS #1-7 (check the bottom for the recycling number!)
But no plastic film, Styrofoam, or plastic utensils.

GLASS BOTTLES & JARS
Food and beverage containers only. Rinse clean!

METAL AEROSOL CANS (EMPTY)

ALUMINUM CANS, FOIL, & PIE PLATES
Rinse clean. No stuck-on food or grease!

METAL CANS
Rinse clean, but labels are okay!

PAPERBOARD
Like cereal, shoe, and dry-food boxes.

CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
Staples, tape, and labels are OK.

ENVELOPES & OPENED MAIL
But no plastic envelopes or bubble wrap padded mailers!

MAGAZINES & SOFT-COVER BOOKS

NEWSPAPER
Must be clean and dry

WHITE & COLORED PAPER
NO paper towels or facial tissues