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Can this item be recycled?
No, many paper coffee cups should be disposed of in the "Trash Only" containers as they are lined with plastic and not recyclable as paper. However, if the cup has a "BPI" compostable certification, it can be composted in the "Compost" containers with green lids.
Can this item be sent to ReUse?
Unopened packages of coffee cups can be donated 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
Use a reusable cup or reuse the disposable cup if able.