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Can this item be recycled?
Yes, corrugated (multi-layer) brown cardboard, paper packing materials, brown paper bags, and beverage boxes may be recycled in "Paper" containers with gold lids. Any cardboard with glued-on foam, molded Styrofoam packaging, packaging peanuts, bubble wrap, shrink wrap, or waxed cardboard must be disposed of in the "Trash Only" containers.
Materials preparation
Boxes should be flattened and placed next to the quad recycling containers if size is too large to fit inside bin.
Can this item be sent to ReUse?
Boxes in usable condition can be sent to the UMN ReUse Program. Label the item for ReUse and drop it off at a ReUse pick-up location. Find your nearest drop-off location here.
Contacts
Recycling Program:
Email: recycle@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-8084
Reuse Program:
Email: reuse@umn.edu
Phone: 612-626-9152
Rethink & reduce tips
Exchange boxes with others or donate them to the ReUse program for use.