UW Recycling provides the following permanent self-service recycle bins for plastic film recycling, mixed paper recycling, and our MiniMax bins:

Self-Service Plastic Film Bin

Plastic Film Recycling Bin
Material: Cardboard
Dimensions: 15x12x9”

Self-Service Mixed Paper

Mixed Paper Recycling Bin
Material: Cardboard
Dimensions: 15x12x9”

Assembly required (tape ships separately)

MinMax Bin Set

MiniMax Bin Set
Material: Hard plastic
Dimensions:
  Large bin: 15x14.5x10”
  Small bin: 8x7x6”

Who is eligible to use this service?
Faculty
Staff
How early should I request?
  • Mixed paper and plastic film bins are sent through campus mail, typically within 2 business days.
  • MiniMax containers will be hand-delivered, typically within 5 business days.
Cost
  • Academic departments: Self-service bins are free.
  • Self-sustaining units: Plastic Film and Mixed Paper bins are free.

Additional labor rates may apply on a case-by-case basis – typically our standard driver hourly rate.

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Request Self-Service Bins

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You will receive a copy of the request after submitting the form. If you do not receive a confirmation email within a few minutes, please try your request again.

UW Recycling responds to service requests within 2 business days. If you do not receive a response, please resubmit your request.

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View UW Recycling invoice details 

Search by driver worktag, billing month or invoice number.

All charges are processed the month after service is completed. UW Recycling invoice numbers are in the memo field of every transaction from UW Recycling in Workday.  For help accessing the report, contact recycle@uw.edu. 

 

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