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Real Mountaineers Recycle

Use this site for practical information on what to recycle and where, and take a look at our recycling and landfill statistics.

See how campus recycling works

Specialized Recycling

Learn how you can dispose of less common recyclable items.

  1. Electronics

    Electronic property at the end of its usable life should go through WVU’s surplus property system. Items that are not sold through surplus are recycled through a third-party vendor.

    Make an electronics pick-up request

  2. Textiles

    WVU has four textile bins open for 24/7 recycling of clothing and linens.

    • Mountaineer Station Intermodal Facility
    • West entrance of the Student Recreation Center
    • Behind Chemistry Research Laboratory
    • South entrance of Reynolds Hall      
  3. Metal

    WVU recycles large metal items generated in its operations, such as renovation and construction. Many furniture items that contain metal can be recycled as well, but are subject to WVU surplus guidelines.

    Make a metal pick-up request
  4. Batteries

    Alkaline: High-volume users may request a pickup by calling 304-293-9500 once they have collected about a gallon-size jug worth of batteries. 

    Battery back-ups and rechargeable batteries: Pick-ups can be scheduled via Environmental Health & Safety.

    Request a Battery pick-up
  5. Toner & Ink Cartridges

    Departments can request toner and ink cartridge recycling by calling 304-293-9500 once they have filled a banker box size full of contents.

Contact Us

Office of Sustainability
P.O. Box 6555
Morgantown, WV 26506-6555
Phone: 304.293.7916
Email: sustainability@mail.wvu.edu

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