Marketing_content_editor Attributes Username: Sophia Labeko SF217641 Email: Sophia.Labeko@ucsf.edu Preferred language: en Timezone: America/Los_Angeles Created: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Last updated: Thursday, March 5, 2026 Status: Active Submitted by Sophia Labeko on Fri, 07/29/2022 - 13:40 Special materials are items that cannot be disposed of in the compost, recycle, or garbage bins. These materials require special handling to be properly recycled. The following are considered special materials: Batteries (informational flyer) Eyeglasses Ink & toner cartridges (informational flyer) CFL lightbulbs Metals (Scrap metal) Electronic waste Cell phones Cables Any devices with a power source or plug attached Electronics If you have questions about unwanted e-waste or special material, please contact UCSF Recycling & Waste Reduction at recycling@ucsf.edu. For large electronic items and refrigerators that need to be recycled, you can contact UCSF Supply Chain Management - Logistics at (415) 502-6245 for collection. Furniture, Metal, Donations, & Reusables Contact UCSF Recycling & Waste Reduction at recycling@ucsf.edu for an assessment for reuse, resale or donation. The annual recovery of special materials at UCSF includes: 100 tons of scrap metal 11 tons of donated materials 4 tons of batteries 68 tons of e-waste 2 tons of toner cartridges 8 tons of fluorescent light bulb tubes Components Campus Waste Signage Component Business Unit Sustainability Business Unit section Campus Waste Special materials are items that cannot be disposed of in the compost, recycle, or garbage bins. These materials require special handling to be recycled. Viewable By Everyone
Marketing_content_editor Attributes Username: Sophia Labeko SF217641 Email: Sophia.Labeko@ucsf.edu Preferred language: en Timezone: America/Los_Angeles Created: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Last updated: Thursday, March 5, 2026 Status: Active
