Paper and Cardboard

While reuse and recycling are important steps in reducing paper and cardboard waste, we can all take steps to reduce paper items used in daily activities. Make the most of digital documents and transfer rather than printing. Promote events via email and social media or utilise website news channels to communicate a project within the University.

For items that do require printing, make sure to use FSC certified paper and then recycle using the available resources below.

Letterheads

Letterheads or similar material should be disposed of in the confidential bins. We don't recommend shredding of your own documents.

Business cards or brochures

Other promotional and paper materials can be disposed of in the yellow mixed recycling bins or in the large blue recycling bins based around campus - see the map below.

Confidential documents

• Secure paper shredding is provided via permanent confidential document disposal bins located in most major buildings across campus. For any concerns please visit the In Confidence website.
• Place Service Now request to have a confidential document bin emptied.
• All paper shredded is then recycled into recycled paper products.
• Please do not use these bins to dispose of books.
• Confidential recycling bins are black with blue lids and all types of clean paper can be recycled in these bins.

For large quantities to be removed and recycled, place a Service Now request (staff only). For larger amounts than 20 kg, a temporary 140L black and blue bin can be ordered and later picked up.