Glass - collection points are located across campus: for a map of Whiteknights collection points click here, and for London Road click here.

Confidential papers - these are shredded on site by our approved contractor. All confidential waste paper should be placed in shredding sacks (or a datasafe console if you have one). Request empty bags for your confidential papers here, or fill out a disposal request form here. Have a look at the confidential waste procedure.

Batteries - regular-sized batteries can be sent to the Post Room (Whiteknights House) via internal post for recycling. Contact waste@reading.ac.uk to discuss disposal of large batteries.

Electrical items - fill out a disposal request form here.

IT equipment - fill out a disposal request form here.

Printer cartridges - a box is usually located in the foyer of your building.  If it's full, you can ask for it to be emptied here.

Fridges and freezers - contact waste@reading.ac.uk to discuss collections.

Wood and metal - fill out a disposal request form here.

Mobile phones - fill out a disposal request form here.

Fluorescent tubes and light bulbs - contact waste@reading.ac.uk to discuss collections.

Waste cooking oil - contact waste@reading.ac.uk to discuss collections.

There's lots more....but we would be here all day!  Have a look at the Recycling A-Z, or contact us for more information.