Marine Lab Policies, Procedures and Protocols
Facilities Use -- Recycling Program
The Duke Marine Lab Recycling Program invites the active participation
of all its students, staff, and faculty in an effort to accept environmental
responsibility and to further the cause of environmental sustainability.
The success of the Recycling Program is dependent upon the commitment
that each individual member of the Marine Lab community brings to it.
A variety of materials are recycled through the official program, while
other recycling endeavors are conducted by individuals or interest groups
at large. Numerous other materials from the ship and boats are recycled
by Marine Operations.
Information on recycling is available below as well as posted in various formats
around the Marine Lab campus. All are asked to LEND A HAND.
Container Labels:
None of the recycle containers should be used for materials other than
those for which they are intended.
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Office & Computer Paper:
Most individual offices have SMALL GREEN paper recycling baskets. Paper from these individual containers should be deposited in either of the larger container sizes. MEDIUM-SIZED Blue rolling containers for paper recycling are stationed in: Library/Auditorium Building (Library copier room); Dorm 5; Lab 2; Lab 5; Lab 7 (Bookhout Research Lab) 2nd, & 3rd floors; and the Boathouse office. GRAY (90-gallon rolling) containers are picked up on the third Wednesday of the month by Waste Industries and are located in the following buildings:
- Administration Building (In the copier room)
- L-7 (Bookhout Research Lab) (first floor hallway East)
All paper for recycling should be deposited into the larger containers by the third Wednesday of every month.
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| Recycle YES | Recycle NO |
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| Recycle YES | Recycle NO |
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Aluminum Cans, Glass & Plastic: (Commingled)
Several containers are located around the campus for commingled recycling.
It is requested that individuals please EMPTY & RINSE containers prior to recycling.
There are also two large multipurpose recycling bins located on the North side (rear) of Dorm 5 and south side of Lab 7 that have sections for aluminum cans, plastic, & glass. There is a place for newspaper recycling on the large multipurpose recycling bins, also.
30-GALLON trash cans with dome tops and surrounded by blue wire baskets for recycling of glass, plastic, metal containers are located on the porches of the following buildings: Administration, Dining Hall , Dorm 1, Dorm 2, Dorm 3, Dorm 4, Dorm 5, Dorm 6, Student Center, Lab 5, Library, and the Boathouse lounge. Containers should be CLEAN & EMPTY. Green, brown and clear glass bottles are recyclable.
NO LABORATORY GLASSWARE or BLUE GLASS can be recycled in these containers.
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| Recycle YES | Recycle NO |
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Styrofoam Worms(peanuts):
A LARGE YELLOW container for recycling of Styrofoam worms (which are frequently used as packing materials) is located on the first floor west corridor area of Lab 7 (Bookhout Research Lab).
Corrugated Cardboard:
A LARGE DUMPSTER (from Waste Industries) is available for recycling of corrugated cardboard. The dumpster is stationed in the fenced compound on the west side of the Maintenance Building that houses Marine Operations and Oceanography. Please FLATTEN all boxes prior to placing in the dumpster. Pizza boxes go into the trash.
Battery Recycling:
A five gallon bucket labeled battery recycling is located in Lab 7 (Bookout) on the 1st floor across from the elevator. The following is a list of batteries recycled.
Alkaline Batteries:
A
AA
AAA
C
D
N
6-Volt
9-Volt
Watch
MN 21Other Batteries (under 2 pounds):
Nickel Cadmium
Lead Acid
Lithium
Lithium Ion
Nickel Metal Hydride
All Cell Phones
All batteries less than 2 pounds can be placed in the designated recycling container.
Any batteries not listed above or that exceed 2 pounds should be submitted to Ed Ladenburger in Bookout (Lab 7) Room 108. Phone 252 504 7594 Email ed.ladenburger@duke.edu