The document emphasizes the importance of recycling at MTSU and provides guidance on what materials can be recycled on campus, including various types of paper, plastics, and aluminum. It also highlights the e-waste recycling program and encourages students to adopt eco-friendly practices. Additional tips for reducing waste and saving energy are provided along with information on where to find recycling resources.

2. Remember,
a big part of the college
experience is
GOING GREEN!

3. Are you GREEN
already?
If not, it’s time for you to
start recycling!

5. There are recycling receptacles
in the lobby of every dorm!
Ask your R.A. where your dorm’s
recycling bins are!

7. There are recycling bins everywhere!
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BINS ARE ALL AROUND YOU!
LOOK FOR THEM! FIND THEM!
USE THEM!

9. We’ll repeat that!
On MTSU campus, recycling bins accept
PAPER
LOTS OF KINDS OF PAPER CAN GO IN CAMPUS BINS:
office paper, notebook paper, mixed paper,
newspapers, magazines, old books, telephone books,
light-weight cardboard (like manila folders, cereal boxes, coffee cups) ─ but NOT brown cardboard

10. Campus recycling bins accept
PLASTIC

11. Campus recycling bins also accept
ALUMINUM

12. DON’T throw ‘em away!

13. Instead, DO RECYCLE !
It’s the right thing to do!

14. MTSU’s Campus Recycling Center
is located on Greenland Drive
next to the Livestock Center
Here, we collect recyclables in bulk and more categories:
heavy-weight cardboard, plastics no. 1-7
Call us and we’ll pick up special categories such as
printer cartridges, batteries, and e-waste

15. It’s the proper removal of tech equipment so
that harmful byproducts do not contaminate
landfills and are properly disposed.
Monitors, laptops, switches, USB systems,
keyboards & mice, speakers, hard drives,
wires & cables, TVs, DVDs, VCRs, stereos,
cameras, cell phones, office equipment,
and more!

16. MTSU participates in an ongoing
E-Waste Recycling Program
to repurpose, reuse, and recycle
electrical and computer components.
But no drop-offs of e-waste
at Campus Recycling Center.
Instead, call us and we’ll pick up
e-waste and special recyclables:
(615) 898-2822

17. Collect your glass and tin cans
& take them to the
Rutherford County Recycling Center
1140 Haley Road
Right off
Middle Tennessee Blvd.
Open 24/7!

18. 1. Avoid wasting food, use perishables first
2. Switch to fluorescent bulbs
3. Keep your refrigerator door closed
4. Store food in glass or ceramic
containers
5. Turn off water while brushing your teeth

19. 6. When shaving or washing your face, brush
your teeth while waiting for the water to
warm up
7. Set your thermostat two degrees lower in
winter and two higher in summer
8. Always turn off lights when leaving your
room
9. Unplug electronics that are not being
used, like your cell phone charger

20. 10. RECYCLE !
Set up separate containers in
your dorm or apartment,
carry to campus bins
weekly or when full!

23. Join the
Find us on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/AmericanDemocracyProjectMTSU

25. American Democracy Project is the
MTSU civic engagement student group
American Democracy Project’s
“Raiders Recycle” t-shirts and
tote bags for Earth Day and
to raise student recycling awareness