Recycling, Compost & Waste

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

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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