- More Information on Non-Functioning Electronics
Functioning electronics can be donated to Worthmore. If you have non-functioning electronics (DVD players, computer monitors, printers), appliances (dorm fridge, space heaters), electronic cables, or scrap metal, the College will collect and store them for special recycling. Contact your building/department representative to have it picked up or for drop-off locations. Materials will be picked up from campus for special recycling approximately two times per year.
Please do not bring used equipment to campus from home. Local e-waste recycling services can be found below.
- Local E-Waste Recycling Services
Multi-Location:
Philadelphia:
Swarthmore/Delaware County:
- Department/Building E-Waste Representatives
- EVS/Maintenance - Chip Proctor (cprocto1) Rob Torres (rtorres1)
- Sustainability/Lang Center - Clare Hyre (chyre1)
- Sci Center/Chemistry - Ian McGarvey (imcgarv1)
- ITS/Parrish - Kelly Fitzpatrick (kfitzpa1)
- AV/Beardsley - Michael Patterson (mpatter1)
- Biology/Singer - Matt Powell (mpowell1)
- LPAC - Tom Snyder (tsnyder1)
- Environmental Health & Safety - Collen Battista (cbattis1), Alice Turbiville (aturbiv1)
- Engineering/Singer - Ed Jaoudi (ejaoudi1)
- 101 S. Chester - Christopher Kane (ckane1)
If your building is missing and/or you're unsure who to contact, feel free to email any of the above representatives with questions.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Item
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Correct disposal method
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A | |
Aluminum foil
|
Recycle. Rinse or wipe off food and liquid first. |
B | |
Baked Goods |
Compost. All food scraps (including meat and dairy) are compostable. |
C | |
Aluminum Can | Recycle. Empty and clean food and beverage can before recycling. |
Cardboard |
Recycle. Break down and remove tape. |
Cartons | Recycle. |
Chopsticks | Compost if item is wood or was provided by the College. |
Coffee Filter | Compost. |
Coffee Sleeve | Compost if item was provided by the College. |
Coffee Stirrer | Compost if item is wood or was provided by the College |
Cold Drink Cup | Compost if item was provided by the College and has GREENWARE label. |
Cold Drink Cup Lid | Compost if item was provided by the College and has GREENWARE label. |
Compostable Utensils | Compost. These wooden utensils, as well as the paper-based bag and napkin, are compostable. |
E | |
Envelope |
Recycle regular envelopes, even those with plastic windows.
|
F | |
Fruits and Vegetables | Compost. |
G | |
Glass, Bottles and Jars |
Recycle. Item must be unbroken, clean, and empty. Trash broken glass. |
H | |
Hot Drink Cup | Compost if item was provided by the College and has ECOCONTAINER label. |
Hot Drink Cup Lid | Compost if item was provided by the College. |
M | |
Magazine |
Recycle if made of glossy material. Compost if made of non-glossy paper. |
N | |
Napkin |
Compost if paper napkin. Trash only if used for chemicals or cleaners. |
Newspaper | Recycle. |
Notebook | Recycle. |
P | |
Padded Envelope |
Trash.
|
Paper Bag | Recycle. |
Paper Clips | Recycle. |
Paper Plates and Bowls |
Compost if item was provided by the College. Recycle if not College-provided but made of paper. Trash if not College-provided and has waxy finish. |
Paper Towel |
Compost. Trash if used for chemicals or cleaners. |
Pills or Medicine | Trash. |
Pizza | Compost. Cheese and meat toppings are compostable. |
Pizza Box | Compost, but remove wax lining in box. |
Plastic Bag, Film, or Saran Wrap |
Trash. Check if your grocery store recycles plastic bags, many do! |
Plastic Bottle or Jug |
Recycle if item is made of plastic #1, #2, or #5. Make sure it is empty and clean. Trash if item is made of plastic #3, #4, or #6. |
Plastic Salad Container |
Recycle if item is made of plastic #1, #2, or #5. Make sure it's empty and clean. Compost if item is #7 or PLA plastic Trash if item is #3, #4, or #6. |
Plastic Takeout Container |
Recycle if item is made of plastic #1, #2, #5. Trash if item is made of black plastic. |
Plastic Container and/or Lid |
Recycle if item is made of plastic #1, #2, #5. Make sure it is empty and clean. Trash if item is unlabeled or #3, #4,or #6. |
Plastic Utensils | Trash if item is plastic and unlabeled or #3, #4 or #6. |
S | |
Sandwich | Compost. Meat and cheese and spred fillings are okay. |
Scrap Paper | Recycle. |
Shredded Paper |
Compost.
|
Snack Bar Wrapper | Trash. |
Solo Cup | Trash |
Staples | Trash |
Paper Straws |
Compost if provided by the College. Paper straws only. |
Styrofoam | Trash. |
Sugar, Salt, or Sweetener Packet | Compost if packet is paper. |
T | |
Takeout Container |
Compost if item is provided by the College. Recycle if item is made of paper. Trash if item is Styrofoam. |
Takeout Lunch Box |
Recycle if item is provided by the College. |
Tea Bag | Compost. Remove staple. |
Tea Bag Wrapper |
Recycle if made of glossy material. Compost if made of paper. |