Recycling (Non-Confidential Paper)
Paper that is not confidential should be recycled using the recycling bins. The custodians (Plant Operations) empty the bins when they are full.
High-volume non-confidential materials may also be packed in boxes. Boxes must be clearly marked "Recycling" and can be picked up by Central Stores. Email Central Stores to arrange a pickup.
Confidential Shredding (high-volume office and file clear-outs)
For large quantities of confidential material:
- Pack all confidential materials to be shredded in boxes and seal the boxes securely with tape. Boxes must be manageable, must not weigh more than 50 pounds (23 kg), and must not be oversized. Used paper boxes are ideal. Unsealed boxes will not be picked up.
- Complete a Confidential Shredding Label for each box. [Click here to access the Confidential Shredding Label.] Open the form in Adobe Acrobat Reader. This is required for the barcode to work. Download the form, then right-click the downloaded file, select "Show in Folder," right-click the file, and choose "Open With" > "Adobe Acrobat Reader." Save the form to your computer if you need to print additional labels. Complete all required fields, then print one label for each box being submitted for shredding. For example, if you have 5 boxes, enter 5 in the Number of Shredding Boxes field and print 5 copies of the completed label.
- Attach one completed label to the top of each sealed box. Once the labels have been attached, email Central Stores to arrange pickup. Boxes must be placed in the secure room designated at the time of the pickup request.
- At pickup, Central Stores will scan the barcode and enter it into our tracking system. Under normal circumstances, boxes will be shredded within 48 hours of pickup.
Important: The Confidential Shredding Label includes a list of materials that are not accepted for confidential shredding. Please review this list before packing your boxes.
Confidential Shredding Consoles
Confidential shredding consoles are located in various departments and copy rooms across campus. These consoles are intended for small amounts of confidential paper only (1–5 pieces at a time).
Do not overload the consoles.
Central Stores checks the consoles once per week and replaces the bag when full. For console inquiries, contact Wes Stewart.
