University Services
Yes, any type of food waste (coffee grounds, tea leaves, bones, egg shells, produce, grains, etc.) is compostable and can be placed in the "Compost" containers with green lids.
Food must be unpackaged and plastic-free before being placed in the "Compost."
Recycling Program:
Email: recycle@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-8084
Repurpose leftovers, freeze excess food, or learn food preservation techniques.
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.
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.
Call the Facilities Management Call Center at 612-624-2900 to report an overflow.
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.