What to Recycle How to Prepare Restrictions Paper Includes: Computer & Copier Paper Stationery Newspaper and Magazines Colored Paper "Junk Mail" Catalogs Phone Books Paperback Books Hardback Books (Staples, Clips, Tape, Window Envelopes OK)   Set into "Paper" Recycling Barrel, loose or in clear plastic bag.   Excludes: Plastic-wrapped Paper Loose Plastics Food or Pizza Boxes Tissues and Napkins Paper Cups and Plates Carbon Paper Cardboard Includes: Multi-layered, wavy-core corrugated cardboard Flat single-layer paperboard (Tape, Staples and Labels OK)   Break down flat by peeling apart corner glue seam or cutting tape. Set in or next to "Paper" Recycling Barrel or in "Cardboard" Bin.   Excludes: Waxed Cardboard Plastic Liners Foam Peanuts Polystyrene End Caps Cans and Bottles Includes: Cans, Bottles, Jugs and Jars made of glass, metal, or plastic # 1 through # 7 Clean Aluminum Foil Laundry Detergent Jugs Juice Boxes, Milk Cartons, and Aseptic Packaging (Paper and Plastic Labels OK)   Remove and discard all lids or caps. Rinse and drain any beverage or food residue. Place into sturdy clear bags, and set in "Cans and Bottles" Recycling Barrel.   Excludes: Caps and Lids Glass Mirrors China Plates or Cups Light Bulbs Window Pane Glass Laboratory Glass Metal items other than cans or foils Plastic Shopping Bags Films Non-container plastics

These specifications are in effect through March, 2002 Semi-annual updates will list new recycling opportunities as markets emerge. Clothing, toner cartridges, foam plastic packing materials, deposit containers for donation to charity, furniture, scrap computers, woven fiber mail sacks, and certain other materials can be recycled by special arrangement with Harvard Facilities Maintenance Operations.

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