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Pollution
Prevention / Waste Minimization Program
Many commonly used laboratory bottles (glass and plastic) are recyclable. A bottle must be truly empty before it can be recycled. To determine if a container is empty, follow EHS’ Empty Container Decision Tree. Once you have determined that a bottle is empty and meets the requirements above, it still needs to meet the requirements of Peninsula Sanitary Service, Inc. (PSSI). PSSI’s web site describes in detail what bottles are recyclable. In general, PSSI accepts bottles (narrow neck, wide bottom) made of #1-#7 plastic and containing the “chasing arrows” symbol. When recycling laboratory containers or material, please use only the large gray PSSI recycling bins found in the buildings. Please do not use bins in or around eating or office areas as a matter of courtesy. Also, please do not overfill the large bins or leave items around the bins; they are serviced frequently, so if one is full either find another one nearby that isn't or come back when it is not full. If you have a specific question about what materials may be recyclable from your laboratory, please contact Heather Perry at 3-1308 or hperry@stanford.edu. |