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    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
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    About & Contact

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Choose to reuse via our Freecycling, Back-to-School Sale, and Surplus Furniture programs
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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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    Can I recycle it?
    Tufts follows state guidelines for recyclability. Search by item on MassDEP’s Recyclopedia
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    Where can I find...?
    Locate sustainability services and special recycling bins across all four campuses
    Explore the Tufts Eco Map
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    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.

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