In all of its operations, JMU FM uses the 6Rs as a guiding principle towards waste: rethink, reduce, reuse, repair/restore, redistribute, and recycle.

Please read the following carefully!

RECYCLING IN ACADEMIC BUILDINGS AND OUTDOORS

ALUMINIM CANS, PAPER & CARDBOARD

• There are large receptacles in each building on campus for these items to be collected.
• An AiM customer request should be submitted to obtain a locked container and/or shredding service for paper.
• For questions, please contact rexrodjp@jmu.edu.

PLASTIC CONTAINERS

• Plastic container collection is available indoors at select locations on campus and will expand. Where receptacles for plastic containers are available, place bottles, cups, tubs, and jugs. Items must be empty, clean, and dry and may not contain any liquid, food, or food residue.
• Plastic containers are also collected for recycling in the following outdoor locations:
  • Outdoors near Varner House close to the James Madison Statue
  • Outdoors in front of the Athletic Performance Center close to the Duke Dog statue
  • Outdoors near Mr. Chips and pickleball courts
  • Outdoors in the D2 parking lot across from the Phys/Chem Building
  • Outdoors near the front entrance of Potomac Hall

BATTERIES AND PLASTIC FILM

• These items are accepted in deskside bins only.
• A frequent question is “What plastic bags and film packaging can you place in a deskside bin?” The following items must be clean, dry, and empty: LDPE / HDPE films, newspaper sleeves, bread bags, product wrap, cereal liners, food storage bags, produce bags, dry cleaning bags, grocery bags, case wrap, and packaging air pillows.

MIXED RECYCLING

• Mixed recycling is accepted in deskside bins only. Items accepted are: paper, catalogs, magazines, inserts, envelopes, sticky notes, paperboard cartons, corrugated cardboard (flattened), aluminum cans (empty), plastic film (details above), batteries, ink and toner cartridges, adapters, chargers and cables. Plastic bottles and containers are not accepted in deskside bins.

 Contact rexrodjp@jmu.edu to obtain a deskside recycling bin.GLASS

• Glass is no longer collected at JMU. There is not a viable market for glass recycling in our area.

COMPOST

• In partnership with Dining Services, JMU composts food waste left on the dish returns and back-of-house food waste in residential dining locations.

Please read the recycling signs carefully on campus.

Learn more about how you can properly place your items in recycling containers by clicking each link below.

RECYCLING IN RESIDENCE HALLS

PLASTIC CONTAINERS, ALUMINUM & OTHER METAL CANS, PAPER PRODUCTS, AND CARDBOARD

• Many residence halls offer recycling collection with separate receptacles for plastic containers, aluminum and other metal cans, paper products, and cardboard.
• Please be sure to follow posted signs and sort the materials into the appropriate receptacles. Bottles, cups, tubs, and jugs may be placed in receptacles for plastic containers. Items must be empty, clean, and dry and may not contain any liquid, food, or food residue.

BATTERIES AND PLASTIC FILM

• Many residence halls, when space allows, also have receptacles for batteries and film plastic.