What goes into each bin (and if you need a new label or poster):
Key guidelines are as follows:
- The general rule of thumb is that most things can be recycled
- Key exceptions are paper towels/tissue paper and polystyrene (they need to go in the general waste bin NOT recycling)
- Please use the food waste bin for all tea bags, coffee grounds, leftovers, as well as Vegware (the disposable packaging used in GH Coffee House – note this looks exactly like normal packaging so seems counter-intuitive but we promise it’s fine to add in!)
- Paper towels and tissue paper should go in the general waste bin (it’s a big part of GH waste so worth saying again!)
- Glass is now recycled separately – there is a bin in the GH Coffee House for any glass
See also this A-Z of recycling if you're wondering about something more obscure or a specific material. For any other questions about waste, take a look here - and if you can't find the answer, email environment@admin.cam.ac.uk.