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 worksLearn how you can dispose of less common recyclable items.
Computer equipment that is no longer needed should be turned over to IT deskside support units to ensure proper and secure recycling.
If equipment is being tracked as a Fixed Asset or Federal Government-Owned Asset or if electronics are not computer-related, including refrigerators, microwaves and coffee pots, items will be picked up by Facilities and should continue to be disposed of using the Surplus Request Form.
WVU has three textile bin locations open for 24/7 recycling of clothing and linens.
WVU recycles two streams of metal outside of daily recycling like aluminum and steel cans. Many furniture items and equipment that contain metal can be recycled and pick-ups should be requested through the WVU surplus process.
Surplus Pick-Up RequestConstruction metal, fabrication scraps, and irregular pieces of metal should NOT go into recycling dumpsters on campus as they can damage WVU trucks. These materials can be picked up by putting in a request with the Facilities Services Desk.
Facilities Services Desk Scrap Metal PickupAlkaline: 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-upDepartments can request toner and ink cartridge recycling by calling 304-293-9500 once they have filled a banker box size full of contents.
Office of Sustainability
P.O. Box 6555
Morgantown, WV 26506-6555
Phone:
304.293.7916
Email:
sustainability@mail.wvu.edu
