{"id":2297,"date":"2017-07-12T13:28:43","date_gmt":"2017-07-12T13:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/?page_id=2297"},"modified":"2026-01-21T17:12:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T17:12:04","slug":"recycle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/recycling\/recycle\/","title":{"rendered":"What can I recycle?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-2297\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-2297-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2297-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2297-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_bcn_widget widget_breadcrumb_navxt panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\"><div class=\"breadcrumbs\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\"><span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Sustainability.\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\" class=\"home\"><span property=\"name\">Sustainability <\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2297-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2297-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-2297-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2297-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-79ebde1e920e-2297\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOn Campus\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration-inside\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2297-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2297-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-2297-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2297-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-4e6925654b7a-2297\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/07\/Paper-and-Card-1.png?fit=271%2C481&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"271\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/07\/Paper-and-Card-1.png?w=271&amp;ssl=1 271w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/07\/Paper-and-Card-1.png?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w\" title=\"Paper and Card\" alt=\"Image showing paper and cardboard recycling poster\" loading=\"lazy\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2297-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>In the recycling bins with blue lids\/labels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paper<\/li>\n<li>Newspapers<\/li>\n<li>Magazines<\/li>\n<li>Cardboard (flattened)<\/li>\n<li>Envelopes<\/li>\n<li><strong>NO paper cups<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO plastics<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO polystyrene<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO hardback books<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO glass<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO food &amp; liquid<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2297-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2297-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-4e6925654b7a-2297\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2017\/07\/DMR-1-e1504735250307.png?fit=406%2C719&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"406\" height=\"719\" title=\"DMR\" alt=\"Image showing mixed recycling poster\" loading=\"lazy\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2297-2-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>In the recycling bins with green lids\/labels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Metal cans &amp; tins (empty)<\/li>\n<li>Metal foil &amp; metal lids<\/li>\n<li>TetraPak cartons (empty)<\/li>\n<li>Plastic bottles (empty)<\/li>\n<li>Plastic containers (clean)<\/li>\n<li>Paper &amp; Card<\/li>\n<li><strong>NO paper cups<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO glass<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO polystyrene<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO food<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO liquids<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.which.co.uk\/reviews\/recycling\/article\/how-to-recycle-in-the-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More details about plastic types (external website)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2297-2-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2297-2-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-4e6925654b7a-2297\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/Internal-poster-for-food-bins-e1730219552813.jpg?fit=414%2C738&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"414\" height=\"738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/Internal-poster-for-food-bins-e1730219552813.jpg?w=414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/Internal-poster-for-food-bins-e1730219552813.jpg?resize=168%2C300&amp;ssl=1 168w\" title=\"Food\" alt=\"Image showing food recycling poster\" loading=\"lazy\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2297-2-2-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>In the recycling bins for food waste:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leftover food<\/li>\n<li>Fruit skins and peelings<\/li>\n<li>Meat and fish (raw or cooked)<\/li>\n<li>Tea bags<\/li>\n<li>Coffee grounds<\/li>\n<li><strong>NO packaging<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO\u00a0<\/strong><strong>paper cups<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO glass<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO cans\/tins<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO liquids<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/recycling\/recycle\/food-waste-recycling\/\">More information about food waste recycling on campus<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2297-2-3\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2297-2-3-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-4e6925654b7a-2297\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/Internal-poster-for-cup-recycling.jpg?fit=790%2C1408&amp;ssl=1\" width=\"790\" height=\"1408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/Internal-poster-for-cup-recycling.jpg?w=790&amp;ssl=1 790w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/Internal-poster-for-cup-recycling.jpg?resize=168%2C300&amp;ssl=1 168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/Internal-poster-for-cup-recycling.jpg?resize=575%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 575w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/10\/Internal-poster-for-cup-recycling.jpg?resize=768%2C1369&amp;ssl=1 768w\" title=\"Paper cups\" alt=\"Image showing paper cup poster\" loading=\"lazy\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2297-2-3-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Please put paper cups in the dedicated cup recycling collection bins with a pink label; but remove lids, tea bags and all liquid.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/recycling\/recycle\/paper-cup-recycling\/\">More information about paper cup recycling on campus<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2297-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2297-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2297-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">ALL the following items are collected separately for recycling:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>Glass<\/strong> - Bottle banks and wheelie bins for collecting glass bottles, jars and glassware (except heat-proof glass such as Pyrex) are located outside buildings across campus. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/03\/Whiteknights-Glass-Recycling-map.pdf\">Whiteknights campus glass recycling location map<\/a> and <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/02\/Glass-map-London-Road.pdf\">London Road campus glass recycling location map<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Confidential paper<\/strong> - All confidential waste paper should be placed in special sacks for secure shredding (or in a Datasafe console if you have one). You can request empty sacks by sending an email to <a href=\"mailto:waste@reading.ac.uk\">waste@reading.ac.uk<\/a>. To arrange for the collection of full sacks, or the emptying of a Datasafe console, please fill in an <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/recycling\/dispose\/\">online Waste Disposal Request Form<\/a>. Confidential waste paper is shredded on site by our approved contractor and then sent for recycling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TetraPak cartons<\/strong> - Empty TetraPak (and other similar cartons) can be put into the Dry Mixed Recycling bins across campus. Previously they had to be collected separately, but can now be put into green-lidded bins for mixed recycling. Cartons that still contain milk or fruit juice should be put into a food waste recycling bin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Batteries<\/strong> - Regular-sized alkaline (dry-cell) batteries can be sent to the Post Room (Whiteknights House) via internal post for recycling. Contact <a href=\"mailto:waste@reading.ac.uk\">waste@reading.ac.uk<\/a> to discuss disposal of large batteries and any batteries containing lead, mercury, nickel-cadmium, or lithium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Electrical items<\/strong> - Please fill in an <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/recycling\/dispose\/\">online Waste Disposal Request Form<\/a> for non-IT electrical equipment that is owned by the University.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IT equipment &amp; data-holding equipment<\/strong> - Equipment own or leased by the University should be collected via the free-of-charge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/digital-technology-services\/it-help-and-support\/buying-computer-hardware\/reuse-and-recycle\">'Reuse &amp; Recycle Service' offered by DTS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Printer cartridges<\/strong> - Boxes to collect cartridges in can be requested by sending an email to <a href=\"mailto:waste@reading.ac.uk\">waste@reading.ac.uk<\/a> - they can also be found in the admin areas of Schools and Functions.\u00a0 If a cartridge collection box is full, you can ask for it to be emptied\u00a0by sending an email to <a href=\"mailto:waste@reading.ac.uk\">waste@reading.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fridges and freezers<\/strong> - Contact <a href=\"mailto:waste@reading.ac.uk\">waste@reading.ac.uk<\/a> to discuss collections. Please DO NOT fill in a Waste Disposal Form.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wood and metal<\/strong> - Please fill in an <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/recycling\/dispose\/\">online Waste Disposal Request Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mobile phones<\/strong> - Return to DTS for secure disposal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fluorescent tubes and light bulbs<\/strong> - Contact <a href=\"mailto:waste@reading.ac.uk\">waste@reading.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0to discuss collections.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Waste cooking oil<\/strong> - Contact <a href=\"mailto:waste@reading.ac.uk\">waste@reading.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0to discuss collections.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There's lots more information about other items in the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/recycling\/waste-recycling-az\/\">A-to-Z of Waste &amp; Recycling<\/a>, or contact us for more details.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"mailto:waste@reading.ac.uk\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#158473;border-color:#116a5c;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_self\" title=\"b-recleag\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:32px;border-color:#5ca99d;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:none\"> CONTACT US<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2297-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2297-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2297-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-6e4a8a74df08-2297\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIn Halls of Residence\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration-inside\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2297-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2297-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2297-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Halls of Residence are operated by UPP on behalf of the University, so the provision of waste and recycling bins is overseen by UPP staff. Please check your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/essentials\/Accommodation\/University-Accommodation\/a-z-halls-handbook\">halls handbook<\/a> for information about waste and recycling, or speak to staff at Halls Reception.\u00a0 When you are ready to move out of halls, there is also useful information in the halls move-out guides, which are available on the same webpage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2297-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2297-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2297-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-6e4a8a74df08-2297\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIn Private Accommodation\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration-inside\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2297-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2297-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2297-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-cta panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-cta so-widget-sow-cta-default-c2f67fcdc695-2297\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div\n\tclass=\"sow-cta-base\"\n\t>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"sow-cta-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"sow-cta-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"sow-cta-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWokingham Borough Council\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"sow-cta-subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWaste and Recycling\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-121032b39f41\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base 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