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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.

Houston Area Recycling Centers   
City of Houston Recycling Services

Debbie Marshall Bellaire Recycling Center

Keep Kingwood Green

Keep Pearland Beautiful Recycle Center

West University Place Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction

Recycle your...   
Athletic Shoes

Electronics - RECONNECT

Old Computers - Dell

Paper - Paper Retriever

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

UH Recycles    

Featured Web site   
UH Recycles
The University of Houston recently began efforts to reduce waste by recycling. In addition to the existing recycling program, the university will initiate programs in public education and public policy related to recycling.    
paperrecycles.org
Overview of the production, consumption and recovery rate of paper; step by step guides on how to establish or improve a recycling program at the office, school, or community; lessons and posters for teachers.    

Related links   
America Recycles Day - Nov. 15th

Earth 911
All you need to know about reducing your impact, reusing what you’ve got and recycling your trash. Daily news, feature stories, product channels and weekly emails available.    
Enviro Club @ UH

EPA: Recycle City

National Recycling Coalition

Texas Recycles Day - Nov. 15th

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