Common Items Recycling
UTM currently collects the following items from campus community members for recycling:
- Glass
- Plastic
- Metal
- Paper
UTM recently released its first-ever Sustainability Strategic Plan consisting of 26 goals and 102 targets for embedding sustainability into a variety of operational and academic areas on campus. In particular, Goal 5.13 speaks to our waste reduction goals noting "UTM will implement waste management policies, programs, infrastructure and receptacles to increase our diversion rate." UTM has taken the first step of bringing new waste and recycling bins to campus to help us achieve this goal. The new bins have 4 streams: landfill, paper recycling, container recycling and organics. The bins have been set up in 3 buildings on campus as a pilot project, with plans to expand to all buildings on campus in the coming months once occupancy increases.
Special Items Recycling
Batteries are accepted at UTM and will be sent out for recycling. Please see locations of battery bins below.
To dispose of large or hazardous batteries, please contact UTM Shipping & Receiving.
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Building |
Location |
|---|---|
| William G. Davis Building | Outside DV 2037 |
| Outside Career Centre - DV 3094 | |
| fourth-floor research wing by elevators | |
| Geography mailroom (need entry) | |
| CCIT | Room 4073 |
| third-floor beside elevators | |
| Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre | Info desk |
| Kaneff Centre/Innovation Complex | Registrar's front desk |
| Student Centre | Entrance |
| Instructional Centre | Atrium |
| Deerfield Hall | second floor by stairs |
| fourth floor by stairs |
For staff and faculty use, upon request I&ITS staff will pick up and dispose of IT assets purchased with university funds. Assets including smartphones, desktop and laptop hard drives are securely wiped before disposal. Please submit a ticket.
Majority of printer companies offer recycling take-back programs, which we highly encourage you to use. Use the mailing label and send your empty cartridges back to your printer company.
If you have questions about whether a particular object can be recycled or how to dispose of it properly, email sustainability.fmp@utoronto.ca.
How to Sort Your Waste at Home
Did you know what you can and cannot recycle may differ depending on what city you live in? Find your city/region below to learn how to sort your waste at home!