Common Items Recycling
UTM currently collects items in four waste streams from campus community members.
| Accepted Items |
| Clean* plastic containers, jars, and bottles (leave lid on) |
| Clean* disposable plastic plates, cups, and cutlery |
| Glass jars & bottles (leave lid on) |
| Cans (e.g. Coca Cola)** |
| Beverage containers (e.g. milk cartons and juice boxes)** |
*Clean can be defined as unused or non soiled/greasy items
**Beverage containers should not contain liquids; if you cannot finish the drink, there are two options to dispose the item responsibly:
1) Dump the liquid into nearby sink and dispose the item into a container recycling bin
OR
2) Throw item into landfill bin with the lid on or opening closed to ensure the liquid does not spill into the bag
| Accepted Items |
| Office papers |
| Cardboard (e.g. Amazon boxes, clean* pizza box) |
| Notebooks and old reports/assignments |
| Newspapers, flyers, and magazines |
| Coffee cup sleeves |
*Clean can be defined as unused or non soiled/greasy items
| Accepted Items |
| Food waste (e.g. fruit, meat, pasta) |
| Tea bags and coffee grounds |
| Used paper towels, napkins, and tissues |
| Non-waxed and paper-based fast food packaging |
| Compostable or paper* plates, containers, and cups |
*Compostable or paper items made out of or lined/waxed with plastic are not compostable and must be placed in the landfill bin
| Accepted Items |
| Coffee cups & lids (e.g. Tim Hortons, Starbucks) |
| Food wrappers (e.g. chips bags, granola bar wrapper) |
| Soiled/greasy plastic and Styrofoam takeout containers and cutlery |
| Black plastic food containers (e.g. Bento sushi) |
| Aluminum foil |
| Straws (with wax/plastic lining) |
| Plastic bags |
What if my item isn't listed above or I don't know where to throw it out?
This is to avoid contamination in our recycling bins and ensure items are properly recycled. Once the majority of a recycling or organics bag is contaminated with items that do not belong in it, such as coffee cups, the bag will most likely not be recycled and unfortunately go to landfill.
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.
|
Building |
Location |
|---|---|
| William G. Davis Building | Outside DV 2037 |
| Outside Career Centre - DV 3094 | |
| Geography mailroom (need entry) | |
| CCIT | Room 4073 |
| Third floor beside elevators | |
| Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre | Back offices (need entry) |
| Kaneff Centre/Innovation Complex | Registrar's front desk |
| Instructional Centre | Atrium |
| Health Sciences Complex | Fourth floor |
| Deerfield Hall | First floor |
| Fourth floor by stairs | |
| MN Building | Shipping & Receiving (first floor) |
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!