Remove binders, diskettes, transparencies, metal fasteners, plastic covers, and hanging files. Recycling assesses the generating department a fee to recover landfill charges. Box or bag the records. If plastic or fiberglass tape is not used, Recycling can throw an unopened box into the shredder upon request. Otherwise, Recycling opens the bag or box and dumps the contents into the shredder.
Recycling has open-top barrels available for occasional use.
Contact University Reycling to request barrels. Arrange for pickup or delivery by telephoning University Recycling at 335-7434. If the department delivers the material, arrange for a delivery time to turn over the confidential records. Recycling charges a fee to pick up materials from a departmental site. Departments generating a high volume of confidential records may want a locking container available from University Recycling.