Recycling Advice
Recycling Advice
Recycling Advice (PDF)
By making small changes in our working practices we can all help to minimise our impact on the environment. Below are a list of services we offer. If you have any ideas on improving our practices, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Removal Services
Paper 
Paper recycling boxes are provided with clear bags. Items that can be placed in the boxes are clearly identified. When bins & boxes are full they should be placed by the side of the bins for removal. New bags will be provided by Infrastructure Services Staff. Please call Ext 5731 for a supply of these boxes. Clear bags are obtainable by contacting the relevant Help Desk.
Cardboard 
Before removal, all cardboard must be flat packed and placed by the general waste bins for removal by the General Assistants. When larger items have been delivered for example, packed in cardboard, this waste can be removed by contacting the relevant Facilities Supervisors .
These are now recycled by Ikon through the print strategy.
Printer Cartridges
Bags can be provided for printer cartridges to be sent to charities. Please phone Alun Thomas Ext 5731.
Furniture
Disposal of furniture ( including filing cabinets ) is arranged through Procurement Services. Contact Shaun McDonald Ext 3493. Furniture will be advertised on CWIS. Any furniture not claimed through Purchasing Services can be donated to local charites or organisations provided an indemnity form is completed before removal from University premises.Forms can be obtained from Procurement Services Ext 3493 or A.Thomas Ext 5731.
Glass 
External wheelie bins are now sited in the waste & recycling areas of various buildings for the recycling of glass. Staff can place household glass bottles & jars in the bins provided. All bottles & jars must be washed to prevent a fly or insect infestation. Laboratories & technical areas will not be affected, their systems for glass removal will remain the same. If you require additional bins, please contact Alun Thomas Ext 5731
I..T. Equipment
Disposal of I.T equipment is managed initially by Planning & InformationOil Large Equipment / Machinery
For disposal of these items contact Alun Thomas Ext 5731.Plastics / Cans 
There are about 50 different types of plastics, with hundreds of varieties. All plastic is recyclable using the yellow bins. Cans can be deposited in the red bins. If you would like to be supplied with these bins, please contact Alun Thomas Ext 5731. WEEE Directive ( Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment - Implementation Dec 2006 )
This European Directive aims to conserve landfill and support more sustainable development by providing an impetus to boost recycling. The University provides a free of charge recyling service for all waste electrical & electronic equipment.
Fridges / Freezers
Contact the relevant Campus Help Desk for removal & disposal.
Batteries
Staff & students are encouraged to use the units provided to avoid any batteries going to landfill.
New clear battery recycling containers have been provided by LJMU. These containers are for household / domestic batteries only, for larger or unusual shaped batteries please contact Alun Thomas Ext 5731.
Recycling Units can be found at most reception desks and School Offices. If you require an extra container please contact Alun Thomas Ext 5731.
Oil Based Paints
Oil based paints are classed as hazardous waste. For removal please contact Alun Thomas Ext 5731.
