Below is a list of all items that can currently be reused or recycled through NYU's Recycling Program: Mixed Recycling Technoscrap University Owned Computers and Furniture. Universal Waste Textbooks Moving Boxes Plastic Bags Green Apple Move Out (GAMO) : The end of year residence hall collection program for un-needed items such as clothes, bedding, small appliances, books, and un-opened non-perishable food. Everything Else : personal computers, clothes, linens, furniture, working appliances, other books.

Mixed Recycling All plastics, paper, cardboard, metal and glass can go into the Mixed Recycling Bins. This includes all plastic containers and films, junk mail, pizza boxes, office paper, packaging boxes, metal cans, clean foil, clothes hangers and all glass containers. Please do not put food contaminated items in the recycling bin. If any of the items listed above are soaked or covered with food and can not be rinsed off they should go into the trash bin. To have a mixed recycling bin emptied contact the Client Services Center at contactcsc@nyu.edu or (212)998-1001 or fill out the webform Return to Top Technoscrap Ink and toner cartridges, batteries, jewel cases, video tapes, cassettes, diskettes, CDs, DVDs and all type of cables and wires/wiring. Contact the Client Services Center contactcsc@nyu.edu or (212) 998-1001 or fill out the webform to have a technoscrap collection bin delivered to your work area (once delivered this bin will be emptied automatically every week), or to have a one time pick up of technoscrap items. Return to Top University Owned Computers and Furniture If you have surplus items that may be re-usable, such as computers or furniture, contact Asset Management.They will determine if the item(s) is re-usable. If it is not, Asset Management staff will affix a yellow 'Disposal Sticker' and you can contact the Client Services Centeror (212)998-1001 or fill out the webform to assist in arranging proper disposal of these items. Return to Top Universal Waste Computer, computer components, TVs and electronics, light bulbs, and paint. These items are collected within each building and disposed of properly by the EH&S Department. Contact the Client Services Center contactcsc@nyu.edu or (212)998-1001 or fill out the webform for collection of these items and EH&S with questions about universal waste. (Please note these items are classified as universal waste due to the presence of toxic materials with in them and handled separately from other recyclables.) Return to Top Textbooks The NYU Bookstore accepts recent textbooks for re-use and recycling. The bookstore does not accept donations of books that are more than 5 years old or any type of journal. Email the bookstore to arrange for pick up in the Washington Square campus area or drop off at their location. Return to Top Plastic Bags All NYU bookstore locations have plastic bag recycling collection containers. Plastic bags can also go into the mixed recycling bins. Return to Top Everything Else There are many places around the NYU community where you can donate items such as personal computers, used books, clothes, shoes, and furniture. Please see the Contacts & Resources: Local Donation Spots. Return to Top