Recycling is available on campus and in the City of Chicago. 

Single Stream Recycling

Many items can be recycled via the University of Chicago single-stream recycling program including aluminum cans, cardboard, plastic, glass, paper, bottle caps, and more.  All receptacles on the University of Chicago campus are single-stream and do not require sorting.  Refer to the image below for additional information.

View the Recycling Poster

Electronic

Several types of electronic waste can be recycled on campus via drop-off or pick-up services.  Acceptable items include, but are not limited to, appliances, batteries, compact discs, mobile phones, computers, ink and toner cartridges, light bulbs, and VHS tapes.  View a complete list of acceptable e-waste recycling items. Learn how to request technology recycling from ServiceNow.

Pharmaceuticals

UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine (DCAM) Pharmacy
5758 S Maryland Avenue, First Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60637

City of Chicago Pharmaceuticals Drop-off Locations

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

UChicago Rheaply

UChicago now has a reuse marketplace where UChicago students and employees can share, donate, and browse free supplies and equipment across teams and departments. Example items include unutilized furniture and lab equipment. Vetted nonprofits may also claim items. Access UChicago Rheaply.

Off-Campus Recycling Only

For off-campus recycling and items that cannot be recycled on campus, refer to:
1) UChicago Marketplace
2) Your building property manager
3) The City of Chicago and Cook County Center for Hard to Recycle Materials
4) Resale stores, see this student curated map of thrift stores
5) Local retailers, see this Buy Local Resource Directory
6) Local charitable organizations, like Chicago Creative Reuse Exchange

Also, consider reusing and repurposing materials.