Bandages

Bandages
  Can it be recycled?

No, infectious waste, medical waste, bandages, bandaging, blood, body fluids, gauze, gloves, medical tubing, medical waste, surgical dressing must be disposed in the "Trash Only" container.

  Can this item be sent to ReUse?

Yes, unused bandages sealed in the original packaging can be sent to the ReUse Program. Label the item for ReUse and drop it off at a ReUse pick-up location. Find your nearest drop-off location here. 

 Should this item be managed as hazardous waste?

Bandages do not need to be managed as hazardous waste unless they are contaminated with hazardous substances, such as blood from someone with a communicable disease or chemicals. Contact FM Call center or HSRM for guidance.

 Contacts

Recycling Program: 
Phone: 612-625-8084 
Email: recycle@umn.edu 

Reuse Program: 
Phone: 612-626-9152
Email: reuse@umn.edu 

FM Call Center: 
Phone: 612-624-2900 
Email: fmcc@umn.edu

Hazardous Materials Program: 
Phone: 612-624-6872
Email: hazwaste@umn.edu

  Rethink & reduce tips

Focus on injury prevention by wearing protective gear during activities that might cause cuts or scrapes.

Recycling and Waste Disposal Directory

Recycling Services

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Recycling Services

Scheduling a departmental cleanout

For office or building clean-outs, the Recycling Program will supply large recycling containers on wheels (hampers) for your department purge. Place all reusable and recyclable materials in the hamper. For service requests, use FM Call Center 612-624-2900.

Recycling confidential materials

If you have confidential material that you would like picked up for recycling, you may submit a request form at z.umn.edu/confidential. Call 612-625-6481 for assistance. We provide locked confidential containers and offer direct pickup from your office, however we are not HIPAA compliant. If you need a higher level of security, there are companies in the metropolitan area that can provide the confidential destruction and recycling of documents for a fee. For service requests, use FM Call Center 612-624-2900.

Reporting overflowing recycling / trash containers

Call the Facilities Management Call Center at 612-624-2900 to report an overflow.

What should go to the ReUse Center?

The University ReUse Program has surplus office furniture, supplies, and equipment available to University departments or individuals for purchase. The Reuse Program is located at 883 29th Avenue, S.E., Minneapolis.