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Thank you for your commitment to our environment!

JMU Recycling has greatly expanded its capabilities in support of your efforts.

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Current Events

Attention JMU Community!

Do you have mercury-containing thermometers that you no longer use, but are unsure of how to dispose of them?

Well we now have a solution for you!

JMU's Housekeeping and Recycling is sponsoring the first ever Mercury Thermometer Round-up.

What: Intact Mercury containing thermometers which have been placed in a plastic bag or other type of secondary containment. Please make sure the Mercury is intact and not leaking or loose. The mercury has to be contained.

When: Tuesday November 24th from 9:00AM- 11:00AM.

Where: Shed behind the housekeeping trailer, in the USB parking lot on West Grace St.

By bringing us your Mercury thermometers you can ensure they are properly disposed of and therefore do not end up in the landfill.

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JMU Recycling has taken the next step in continuing its efforts to operate as environmentally friendly as possible. "GO GREEN"

As you can see above, our new Hybrid diesel trash truck and our electric truck. Both vehicles are used to collect recycling on campus.

2009 Football Season

"Get In The Game" "Recycle"

JMU Recycling is asking for your support in keeping the parking lots and fields used for tailgating clean this year by recycling your aluminum, glass and plastic. There will be signs letting everyone know where and how to help out. So be looking for the recycling containers out there this year and "Get In The Game" RECYCLE!

Did You Know?


Mission Statement

The mission of the JMU Recycling Department is to reduce the flow of waste and materials into the landfill, educate the JMU community on the proper disposal of waste items as well as the future impact of global waste stream issues.


Overview

JMU Recycling oversees all recycling, trash, bio-hazard, and hazardous materials generated on campus. Responsibilities also include collection of outdoor trash, recycling receptacles, ground litter collection, and pressure washing throughout campus and leased properties. Recycling is composed of eight full-time and 10 part-time employees.

What Can Be Put in a Deskside Bin?
  • Mixed paper: colored Paper, newspaper, magazines, paperboard, catalogs, sticky notes, and envelopes (including those with windows)
  • Small amounts of corrugated cardboard and clean pizza boxes
  • Beverage containers: plastic, glass, aluminum and steel cans
  • Plastic film: plastic grocery bags, sandwich bags and bubble wrap
  • Batteries
  • Toner and print cartridges
To order deskside bins, please contact the Recycling office at 568-6074.

Questions?
Please contact the Office of Recycling/Integrated Waste Management at 568-6074 or recycle@jmu.edu.
For comments or suggestions about JMU waste minimization and environmental stewardship,
e-mail the JMU Institute for Stewardship of the Natural World at stewardship@jmu.edu.