Reuse and Specialty Recycling Collections

UMBuy Nothing

Join the UMBuy Nothing Microsoft Team to participate in a gift-giving economy community within UMB. This group is where students, faculty, or staff can post personal items they’d like to give away or items they’d like to request from another UMB community member.

If you are part of the School of Medicine, please email sustainability@umaryland.edu to request access to join.

Specialty Recycling Collection at UMB

UMB collects specialty recycling in April and October for Earth Month and Campus Sustainability Month, respectively. Keep an eye out for the collection bins in the SMC Campus Center and the first floor of the Lexington Building.

Specialty Recycling at UMB

Item Type	Details	How to Recycle	Additional Info
Alkaline batteries	AAA, AA, C, D, 9-Volt	Collected at bi-annual specialty recycling events; contact the Office of Sustainability
Non-alkaline batteries	Lead acid, nickel cadmium, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, and lithium-ion	Contact EHS
Books	Paperback, hardback, magazines, catalogs, etc.	Books in good condition should be donated to the Little Free Library Books in poor condition should be collected through a Bulk Disposal work request
Clothing	Clothes and home furnishings	Goodwill or Second Chance
Document shredding and recycling	Campus-wide contract with The Shredding Company, Inc. If using a personal shredding device, please bag shredded paper and place to the side of paper/cardboard bins for collection by EVS custodial technicians	Pricing and service options sheet with contact information can be found on the SSAS website
Electronics (UMB-Issued)	Any electronics issued by UMB for your work use (laptop, mouse, keyboard, etc.)	IT Disposal System
Electronics (Personal)	Any personal electronics items (computers, phones, charging cords, etc.)	Collected at bi-annual specialty recycling events; contact the Office of Sustainability
Ink and toner cartridges	Used/empty ink and toner cartridges from printers and copy machines	Fill out the EHS chemical waste removal request form	Many manufacturers (including HP, Ricoh/Savin/Lanier, and Epson) have free take-back programs
Plastic bags and film	Shopping bags, produce bags, Ziploc bags, air pillows, bubble wrap, cereal bags, plastic overwrap, etc.	Collected at bi-annual specialty recycling events; contact the Office of Sustainability
Surplus property	Including furniture, office supplies, equipment, etc.	Complete the Excess Property Declaration form on DocuSign	For additional instructions, visit the Surplus Property website