Recycling, Compost & Waste

Plaque on a bench that reads "Made out of plastic film recycled by the Tufts Community"

Tufts wins bench made out of recycled plastic film!

Last academic year, Tufts entered a challenge to recycle 500 lbs of plastic film in 6 months. Read more.

About & Contact

The Tufts Recycling Program is a joint effort between Facilities and Sustainability

About & Contact

The Tufts Recycling Program is a joint effort between Facilities and Sustainability

Programs & Intiatives

Sustainability programs include Move In Recycling, Move Out Donations, On Call Workers, and Zero Waste Events

Programs & Intiatives

Sustainability programs include Move In Recycling, Move Out Donations, On Call Workers, and Zero Waste Events

Recycling

How, where, and what to recycle at Tufts, trainings, and downloadable signage and guides

Recycling

How, where, and what to recycle at Tufts, trainings, and downloadable signage and guides

Specialty Recycling

Special items that can't be conventionally recycled, such as batteries, electronics, textiles, and toner cartridges

Specialty Recycling

Special items that can't be conventionally recycled, such as batteries, electronics, textiles, and toner cartridges

Composting

How, where, and what to compost at Tufts, including in your office or at your residence

Composting

How, where, and what to compost at Tufts, including in your office or at your residence

Waste Reduction

Reducing the amount of waste that you produce is the first and most important step in waste stewardship

Waste Reduction

Reducing the amount of waste that you produce is the first and most important step in waste stewardship

Reuse

Choose to reuse via our Freecycling, Back-to-School Sale, and Surplus Furniture programs

Reuse

Choose to reuse via our Freecycling, Back-to-School Sale, and Surplus Furniture programs

Waste Infrastructure

Learn about waste bins at Tufts, request a bin

Waste Infrastructure

Learn about waste bins at Tufts, request a bin

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Can I recycle it?

Tufts follows state guidelines for recyclability. Search by item on MassDEP’s Recyclopedia

Check the Recyclopedia

Where can I find...?

Locate sustainability services and special recycling bins across all four campuses

Explore the Tufts Eco Map

Ask us anything about recycling and waste at Tufts

Email recycle@tufts.edu

Plaque on a bench that reads "Made out of plastic film recycled by the Tufts Community"

Tufts wins bench made out of recycled plastic film!

Last academic year, Tufts entered a challenge to recycle 500 lbs of plastic film in 6 months. Read more.