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Recycling at GFU

GFU recycling program

Thank you for your interest in the GFU recycling program.

George Fox University is committed to active, intentional stewardship of our God-given natural resources.

Please contact Plant Services at ext. 2010 if you have any questions regarding recycling on campus.

Why We Recycle

As Christians, we are called to love and protect God’s creation. George Fox University is dedicated to reducing the amount of trash that ends up in public landfills. You can help us by recycling. Please be sure to place the appropriate materials in the correct container.

A single incorrect item can cause a whole load of recyclables to be rejected and dumped into a landfill.

Where We Recycle

  • Recycle at red outdoor comingle bins located throughout campus, usually next to the trash bins
  • Dorms have blue recycling centers located in the main lobby or basement
  • Recycle glass behind Bon Appetit by the loading docks

What We Recycle

What is comingle?
GFU recycling program

Comingle is all recyclable materials except glass and refundable items. Look for red outdoor comingle bins throughout campus.

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Mixed paper
  • Printing, colored and scrap paper, envelopes, cereal box/paperboard, egg cartons, newspaper, catalogs, magazines, phone books, paperback books
  • Staples and tape OK
  • Put shredded paper in paper sack
  • No food containers (frozen, plastic or glossy packaging)
  • No hardcover books, pet food bags or laminated paper
  • No pizza boxes
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Newspaper
  • Newspaper only; no office paper, magazines or scrap paper
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Non-refundable cans, bottleneck plastics and tubs
  • Plastic tubs 6 oz. or larger, which contained items like yogurt/margarine
  • Water-rinsed clean and empty
  • No lids
  • No food containers (frozen, plastic or glossy packaging)
  • No chemical, cleaning or paint containers
  • No plastic bags
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Corrugated cardboard
  • Please break down and flatten
  • No waxy cardboard
  • No paperboard (cereal boxes, etc.)
  • No styrofoam or other packing material
  • No pizza boxes
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Refundable aluminum cans and plastic bottles
  • Look for the Oregon redemption stamp
  • Water-rinsed clean and empty
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Glass bottles and jars
  • Clear and colored
  • Water-rinsed clean and empty
  • No lids
  • No oil, chemicals or pesticides
  • No mirrors, plate glass, vases, light bulbs, dishware or windows
  • Recycle glass behind Bon Appetit

Additional recyclable items:

  • Electronics
  • Batteries
  • Motor oil
  • Fluorescent lightbulbs
  • Metal
  • Paint
  • Ink cartridges

Contact Plant Services at ext. 2010 if you have any of the following items to be recycled, or if you have other questions
about recycling.

Download a GFU recycling brochure (PDF).