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    Recycling, Compost & Waste

    Specialty Recycling

    Certain items are not conventionally recyclable in the mixed recycling bin. To ensure maximum diversion from the landfill, Tufts has implemented specialty recycling streams on all four campuses.

    Watch this 5-minute video recognizing Tufts for their waste reduction efforts!

     

    Campus-specific Streams

    Boston Campus Specialty Recycling

    Learn about specialty recycling streams specific to the Boston Health Sciences campus, including oral care products and Fitbits
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    Boston Campus Specialty Recycling

    Learn about specialty recycling streams specific to the Boston Health Sciences campus, including oral care products and Fitbits
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    Grafton Campus Specialty Recycling

    learn about specialty recycling streams at the Grafton campus, including masks, razors, contact lenses, detergent containers, and more
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    Grafton Campus Specialty Recycling

    learn about specialty recycling streams at the Grafton campus, including masks, razors, contact lenses, detergent containers, and more
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    Tufts Specialty Recycling Streams

    Batteries

    Battery disposal guidelines and locations throughout campus
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    Batteries

    Battery disposal guidelines and locations throughout campus
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    Electronics & Appliances

    Safe recycling and/or disposal of appliances and Tufts-owned or personal large and small electronic items
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    Electronics & Appliances

    Safe recycling and/or disposal of appliances and Tufts-owned or personal large and small electronic items
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    Ink & Toner

    Ink cartridge and toner recycling via W.B. Mason and others
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    Ink & Toner

    Ink cartridge and toner recycling via W.B. Mason and others
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    Textiles & Clothing

    How and where to recycle clothing, shoes, and stuffed animals
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    Textiles & Clothing

    How and where to recycle clothing, shoes, and stuffed animals
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    Plastic Film

    Learn about specialty recycling for soft plastics such as grocery bags
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    Plastic Film

    Learn about specialty recycling for soft plastics such as grocery bags
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    Light Bulbs

    Disposal instructions and exchange programs for CFL, Incandescent, and LED bulbs
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    Light Bulbs

    Disposal instructions and exchange programs for CFL, Incandescent, and LED bulbs
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    Lab Waste

    Special recycling and disposal programs for certain lab waste items, including gloves
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    Lab Waste

    Special recycling and disposal programs for certain lab waste items, including gloves
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    Aerosol Cans

    Safe disposal of individual or large quantities of aerosol cans
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    Aerosol Cans

    Safe disposal of individual or large quantities of aerosol cans
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    Scrap Paper

    Scrap paper recycling through the Tufts Eco-Reps, the Crafts Center, and the SMFA
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    Scrap Paper

    Scrap paper recycling through the Tufts Eco-Reps, the Crafts Center, and the SMFA
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    Mask Recycling

    Mask recycling is no longer active at Tufts.
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    Mask Recycling

    Mask recycling is no longer active at Tufts.
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    Mattress Recycling

    new waste ban in MA means proper mattress recycling is a must
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    Mattress Recycling

    new waste ban in MA means proper mattress recycling is a must
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    Questions?

    For items not listed above or other questions you have regarding specialty recycling at Tufts, please email recycle@tufts.edu.

    Find Locations
    Find the location of every specialty recycling bin across all four campuses. Just zoom into your campus and select "specialty recycling" in the lefthand column.
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    Email recycle@tufts.edu
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