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Recycle

Recycling @ UH & UHCL

All students groups and individuals are encouraged to help keep recyclable materials out of the landfills.

Recycling bins for paper, aluminum, and plastic can be found in throughout campus buildings. Please do not place trash in recycling bins. Deposit only the material designated on the receptacle.

Decomposition Rates

Paper   

2-4 Weeks

Leaves   

1-3 Months

Orange Peels   

6 Months

Milk Carton   

5 years

Plastic Bag   

10-20 Years

Plastic Container   

50-80 Years

Aluminum Can   

80 Years

Tin Can   

100 Years

Plastic Soda Bottle   

450 Years

Glass Bottle   

500 Years

Styrofoam   

Never

Related links   
America Recycles Day - Nov. 15th

EPA: Recycle City

National Recycling Coalition

Texas Recycles Day - Nov. 15th

Recycling Centers   
City of Houston Recycling Services

Debbie Marshall Bellaire Recycling Center

Earth 911

Keep Pearland Beautiful Recycle Center

Kingwood Green Info

West University Place Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction

Recycle your   
Athletic Shoes

Christmas and Greeting Cards

Old Computers - Dell

Paper - Paper Retriever

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