FAQ's

Do I have to separate white and color paper?

White and color paper can be mixed together at Old Dominion University and put in bins labeled paper products. This includes paper with any color ink, blue or green-barred, and yellow legal paper. Construction paper is considered a contaminant and should not be recycled with blended paper. See our materials list for a complete list of contaminates.

Do I have to remove staples before recycling blended paper?

Staples and paperclips are fine. Things to watch for areplastic coated paperclips and rubber bands.

Can I recycle magazines?

Yes, magazines are made out of light, glossy paper and can be mixed in with newspaper.

Where can I recycle telephone books?

Recoverable Resources tries to accommodate large offices by giving them special bins for telephone book collection. These are generally located near where the new books are being distributed. Telephone books can also be recycled along with newspaper and can be put in paper bins.