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    Recycling, Compost & Waste

    About the Tufts Recycling Program

    Recycling at Tufts began in 1990 as a student-run initiative and is now a comprehensive program jointly managed by the Office of Sustainability and Facilities Services.

    The Office of Sustainability is responsible for goal setting, data collection and tracking, education and outreach, communications, programming, interior waste infrastructures, compost, and select specialty recycling streams. We strive to reduce waste, decrease contamination in our recycling stream, and increase diversion from landfills and incinerators.

    Facilities Services is responsible for most operational components, including contracting, servicing interior waste bins, dumpsters, and removing waste from campus.

    To learn about the history, vision, and strategy of the recycling program, visit the Office of Sustainability website.

    Recent News

    • Tufts wins bench made out of recycled plastic film!
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    • Did you know the Office of Sustainability has open office hours?
    • Tufts Recycling is now an official partner of the EPA’s WasteWise Program!

    Key Resources

    Recyclopedia

    If you want to know if you can recycle something, check the RecycleSmart website
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    Recyclopedia

    If you want to know if you can recycle something, check the RecycleSmart website
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    Tufts Eco Map

    Locate sustainability services and special recycling bins across all four campuses
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    Tufts Eco Map

    Locate sustainability services and special recycling bins across all four campuses
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    Recycling Signage

    Sorting guides and signage for bins and events
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    Recycling Signage

    Sorting guides and signage for bins and events
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    Waste Infrastructure

    Learn about waste bins at Tufts, request a bin
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    Waste Infrastructure

    Learn about waste bins at Tufts, request a bin
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    Partnerships

    Rules for what to recycle are the same across all of Massachusetts. Learn more at recyclesmartma.org.

    Recycle Smart partner logo

    Tufts University is an EPA Waste Wise Partner for 2021.

    Contact Us

    For questions about the Tufts Recycling Program contact Kaitlyn Reed at recycle@tufts.edu.

    Contact Us
    Email us with any questions about the program, or explore the Office of Sustainability or Facilities Services
    Email recycle@tufts.edu
    Office of Sustainability
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    Mixed Recycling
    Specialty Recycling
    Composting
    Reuse Programs
    Waste Reduction
    Zero Waste Events
    Move-out Donations
    Move-in Recycling

    Provided by Office of Sustainability

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