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Paper Recycling

Paper is brought to the recycle shed for sorting. Paper is sorted into one of the following categories; ledger, glossy, newsprint, or deep colors and stored in large cages (like the one pictured left). Books are sent over to a large shear to have their spines removed and the paper pages are recycled as ledger.

What kinds of paper are recyclable?

Almost all paper can be recycled. Any paper that can be classified as ledger, newprint, glossy, color, or books can be recycled here at UMM.

What kinds of paper are not recyclable?

Any paper used for food or cleaning purposes (i.e. paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, etc.)