Fisher Library now has a Recycling Hub
The Library has made it easier to do the right thing with waste. The Recycling Hub, located on Level 3 of Fisher Library, accepts a range of hard-to-recycle items that don't belong in the regular bin. This includes batteries, oral care products, empty skincare packaging, writing instruments, small e-waste, and toner and ink cartridges.
Recycling is a good start, but it's not the whole story. The process still requires energy, resources, and infrastructure — and not everything can be recycled efficiently. This guide provides practical tips on reducing and reusing across each of these waste streams.
Writing Instruments
This bin is for writing instruments, including highlighters, pens and correction tape.
You CANNOT recycle:
- Pencils
- Crayons
- Erasers
- Glue sticks
Oral care
This bin is for oral care items such as toothpaste tubes, toothbrushes and dental floss picks.
You CANNOT recycle:
- Electric toothbrushes
Small e-waste
This bin is for small e-waste items such as computer mice, cables, cords and mobile phones.
You CANNOT recycle:
- Lightbulbs
- Vapes
- Batteries
Mixed battery recycling
This bin is for various kinds of batteries, including household batteries, power tool battery packs, mobile phones and button cell batteries. This bin is fireproof.
You CANNOT recycle:
- General rubbish/recycling.
Empty beauty containers
This bin is for empty beauty and cosmetic containers, including different kinds of cosmetic bottles, tubes and containers.
You CANNOT recycle:
- Razors
- Other bottles and cups
Empty blister packs
This bin is for any kind of empty blister pack (e.g. from medication).
You CANNOT recycle:
- Tablets
- Capsules
- Other bottles and sprays
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