While Illinois State University is allowed to recycled a wide variety of paper items, not all items can be recycled in the paper recycling bins.
Contaminants can be anything from ream wrapper, to a plastic cup, to tissue.
Contaminants decrease the quality of the paper waste stream and present big problems for processors and mills. Items such as plastic bags of Styrofoam cups can cause serious damage to equipment and shut down mills for days while they are repaired. Remember to check the acceptable list below, or the the acceptable list on the intermediate container before depositing your paper in the recycling bin. All posters, pamphlets, table tents, flyers, etc. These items must display the recycle logo.