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Recycling at Marshall University

At Marshall University, recycling is a simple yet powerful way to conserve resources and make a positive impact on our campus, community, and the environment. Recycling helps reduce landfill waste and conserves materials that can be reused, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable world.

Recycling Made Easy

Recycling at Marshall is easy with bins located throughout the campus, designed for easy access by students, faculty and staff.

We encourage everyone to Be Marshall Green by practicing the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

What do we recycle at Marshall?
What Can Be Recycled?
  • Cardboard
  • Mixed Paper (magazines, office paper, shredded paper, colored paper, junk mail)
  • Aluminum & Tin Cans
  • Plastic Bottles (Numbers 1 & 2 only)
What Cannot Be Recycled?
  • Styrofoam
  • Plastic & Grocery Bags
  • Food-Contaminated Items (e.g., pizza boxes, used paper plates)
  • Glass Items
What Requires a Special Pick-Up?

Special recycling pick-ups are required for large volumes of recyclables including the following items

  • Boxes, paper, newspapers, cardboard (not wet or food-contaminated)
  • Aluminum & Tin Cans
  • Plastic Bottles (#1 or #2 only)
  • Ink Cartridges
  • Rechargeable Batteries
  • Old Cell Phones
  • Old Electronics (during special campus events, no TVs)

Please arrange for special pick-ups via the Recycling Request Form below.

Recycling Special Pick-up Request

MM slash DD slash YYYY
Name
Please describe what you require picked-up, an estimated size and weight, and where it is located. Also, please let us know if we need to call or email before coming and provide that contact information.
Campus Recycling Process

Recycling is collected across campus and brought to a compactor located between Harris Hall and the Science Building. Once the compactor reaches capacity (approximately 10 tons), it’s hauled to a recycling processing plant. The materials are then sorted for proper processing:

  • Cardboard is sent to Temple Inland in Maysville, KY.
  • Aluminum, plastic, steel, and fiber products are sent to Columbus, OH for single-stream processing.
  • Trash is directed to the Wellston, OH landfill.

Get Involved & Keep Campus Clean

If you have recyclables for pickup or need assistance, contact the Sustainability Department:

Phone: 304-696-2992
Email: bemarshallgreen@marshall.edu