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Signs and posters

These signs and posters are intended to be printed and posted in public areas. Visit our Disposal guide for help getting rid of specific items.

Disposal signs, general

Landfill (garbage) sign (pdf)
Landfill (garbage) sign (pdf)
All-in-one Recycling sign (pdf)
All-in-one Recycling sign (pdf)
Compost sign (pdf)
Compost sign (pdf)
Mixed paper recycling sign (pdf)
Mixed paper recycling sign (pdf)
Mixed containers recycling sign (pdf)
Mixed containers recycling sign (pdf)

Disposal signs, special use

eMedia recycling sign (pdf)
eMedia recycling sign (pdf)
Pipette tip box recycling sign (pdf)
Pipette tip box recycling sign (pdf)
Printer/copier cartridges & components recycling sign (pdf)
Printer/copier cartridges & components recycling sign (pdf)
Plastic film recycling sign (pdf)
Plastic film recycling sign (pdf)
Styrofoam recycling sign (pdf)
Styrofoam recycling sign (pdf)
Beyond the bin: Tricky recycling made easy (pdf)
Beyond the bin: Tricky recycling made easy (pdf)

Recycling

  • Disposal guide
    • Aerosol cans
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    • Books
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    • Coffee cups and lids
    • Coffee pods & K-Cups
    • Compost
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    • Confidential eMedia
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    • Construction & demolition (C&D) waste
    • eMedia (electronic media)
    • Freezer gel packs
    • Garbage & landfill
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    • Lithographic silver
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Need to print?

Download the PDFs and send them to Creative Communications for printing.

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206-685-2811

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