Weird Recycling Centers

Certain special items can be recycled, but must be sorted differently from other, more common recyclable items. Students and staff can take these “weird recycling” items to a Weird Recycling Center on campus – including cables/cords, plastic bags, ink cartridges, small batteries, and eyeglasses. If you aren’t sure if an item is accepted at a Weird Recycling Center, ask the Waste Wizard!

There are five Weird Recycling Centers on campus at the following locations:

Popp Martin Student Union, 1st floor, near Food Court
South Village Dining Hall (SoVi), 1st floor, near Mail and Package Services
Energy Production & Infrastructure Center (EPIC), 1st floor
Atkins Library, Area 49 Makerspace
Storrs Hall, 1st floor, main atrium

Student organizations can also use the Weird Recycling Centers as a collection drive space.

need help? ask the waste wizard!

The Weird Recycling Centers were made possible by the Charlotte Green Initiative, a student committee that allocates funds to support sustainability projects across campus.