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Recycling
at VIMS
Paper,
Cardboard,
Aluminum, & Plastic recycling: Please deposit these items in
your
recycling bins located in the hall ways and
kitchenettes and follow all posted signs for what is accepted.
If you
find that your containers do not hold all of your materials or if you
have any
questions, please contact Bud at Facilities. PLEASE do not place
any hazardous, biological or radio isotope contaminated lab materials
in these bins. Glass
Recycling: Please
dispose of unbroken, non-contaminated
glass beside the solvent shed located behind Byrd Hall. Printer Cartridges: Email Debbie Bronk or Betty Neikirk for donation to SPCA shelters and Gloucester Schools, respectively. Batteries:
The
GreenTeam will collect batteries periodically to take to Gloucester
Co’s household hazardous waste collection. These can also be taken to
any other locality’s household hazardous waste collection. You may also
contact Bud Davenport when you have a collection of batteries to
dispose. Additional information can be found here http://www.batteryrecycling.com. Styrofoam containers: Qiagen Styrofoam products can be sent back easily through using the return slip on box. Plastic Science products: USA Scientific Plastic Products disposal in various labs throughout VIMS. Compact
fluorescent light bulbs: These should be brought
the household hazardous waste collections in the area. Also check out http://www.lamprecycle.org.
For information on disposing of a broken CFL, please go to the EPA
site on flourescent bulbs.
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| last updated June 4, 2008 |