- More Information on Non-Functioning Electronics
Functioning electronics can be donated to Worthmore. If you have non-functioning electronics (DVD players, computer monitors, printers), appliances (dorm fridge, space heaters), electronic cables, or scrap metal, the College will collect and store them for special recycling. Contact your building/department representative to have it picked up or for drop-off locations. Materials will be picked up from campus for special recycling approximately two times per year.
Please do not bring used equipment to campus from home. Local e-waste recycling services can be found below.
- Local E-Waste Recycling Services
Multi-Location:
Philadelphia:
Swarthmore/Delaware County:
- Department/Building E-Waste Representatives
- EVS/Maintenance - Chip Proctor (cprocto1) Rob Torres (rtorres1)
- Sustainability/Lang Center - Clare Hyre (chyre1)
- Sci Center/Chemistry - Ian McGarvey (imcgarv1)
- ITS/Parrish - Kelly Fitzpatrick (kfitzpa1)
- AV/Beardsley - Michael Patterson (mpatter1)
- Biology/Singer - Matt Powell (mpowell1)
- LPAC - Tom Snyder (tsnyder1)
- Environmental Health & Safety - Collen Battista (cbattis1), Alice Turbiville (aturbiv1)
- Engineering/Singer - Ed Jaoudi (ejaoudi1)
- 101 S. Chester - Christopher Kane (ckane1)
If your building is missing and/or you're unsure who to contact, feel free to email any of the above representatives with questions.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Item
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Correct disposal method
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A | |
Aluminum foil
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Recycle. Rinse or wipe off food and liquid first. |
B | |
Baked Goods ![]() |
Compost. All food scraps (including meat and dairy) are compostable. |
C | |
Aluminum Can ![]() |
Recycle. Empty and clean food and beverage can before recycling. |
Cardboard ![]() |
Recycle. Break down and remove tape. |
Cartons ![]() |
Recycle. |
Chopsticks ![]() |
Compost if item is wood or was provided by the College. |
Coffee Filter![]() |
Compost. |
Coffee Sleeve ![]() |
Compost if item was provided by the College. |
Coffee Stirrer ![]() |
Compost if item is wood or was provided by the College |
Cold Drink Cup ![]() |
Compost if item was provided by the College and has GREENWARE label. |
Cold Drink Cup Lid ![]() |
Compost if item was provided by the College and has GREENWARE label. |
Compostable Utensils ![]() |
Compost. These wooden utensils, as well as the paper-based bag and napkin, are compostable. |
E | |
Envelope ![]() |
Recycle regular envelopes, even those with plastic windows.
|
F | |
Fruits and Vegetables ![]() |
Compost. |
G | |
Glass, Bottles and Jars ![]() |
Recycle. Item must be unbroken, clean, and empty. Trash broken glass. |
H | |
Hot Drink Cup ![]() |
Compost if item was provided by the College and has ECOCONTAINER label. |
Hot Drink Cup Lid ![]() |
Compost if item was provided by the College. |
M | |
Magazine ![]() |
Recycle if made of glossy material. Compost if made of non-glossy paper. |
N | |
Napkin ![]() |
Compost if paper napkin. Trash only if used for chemicals or cleaners. |
Newspaper ![]() |
Recycle. |
Notebook ![]() |
Recycle. |
P | |
Padded Envelope ![]() |
Trash.
|
Paper Bag ![]() |
Recycle. |
Paper Clips ![]() |
Recycle. |
Paper Plates and Bowls![]() |
Compost if item was provided by the College. Recycle if not College-provided but made of paper. Trash if not College-provided and has waxy finish. |
Paper Towel ![]() |
Compost. Trash if used for chemicals or cleaners. |
Pills or Medicine ![]() |
Trash. |
Pizza ![]() |
Compost. Cheese and meat toppings are compostable. |
Pizza Box ![]() |
Compost, but remove wax lining in box. |
Plastic Bag, Film, or Saran Wrap ![]() |
Trash. Check if your grocery store recycles plastic bags, many do! |
Plastic Bottle or Jug ![]() |
Recycle if item is made of plastic #1, #2, or #5. Make sure it is empty and clean. Trash if item is made of plastic #3, #4, or #6. |
Plastic Salad Container ![]() |
Recycle if item is made of plastic #1, #2, or #5. Make sure it's empty and clean. Compost if item is #7 or PLA plastic Trash if item is #3, #4, or #6. |
Plastic Takeout Container ![]() |
Recycle if item is made of plastic #1, #2, #5. Trash if item is made of black plastic. |
Plastic Container and/or Lid ![]() |
Recycle if item is made of plastic #1, #2, #5. Make sure it is empty and clean. Trash if item is unlabeled or #3, #4,or #6. |
Plastic Utensils ![]() |
Trash if item is plastic and unlabeled or #3, #4 or #6. |
S | |
Sandwich ![]() |
Compost. Meat and cheese and spred fillings are okay. |
Scrap Paper ![]() |
Recycle. |
Shredded Paper ![]() |
Compost.
|
Snack Bar Wrapper ![]() |
Trash. |
Solo Cup ![]() |
Trash |
Staples ![]() |
Trash |
Paper Straws![]() |
Compost if provided by the College. Paper straws only. |
Styrofoam ![]() |
Trash. |
Sugar, Salt, or Sweetener Packet ![]() |
Compost if packet is paper. |
T | |
Takeout Container ![]() |
Compost if item is provided by the College. Recycle if item is made of paper. Trash if item is Styrofoam. |
Takeout Lunch Box![]() |
Recycle if item is provided by the College. |
Tea Bag ![]() |
Compost. Remove staple. |
Tea Bag Wrapper ![]() |
Recycle if made of glossy material. Compost if made of paper. |