*Items listed below should not be placed in the blue single stream recycling bins. Please read instructions on where to properly recycle each item.*
*Unless otherwise noted, the resources below are for SDSU property only.*
Batteries
- Accepted: NiCd, lead acid and rechargeable batteries
- Not Accepted: Alkaline (i.e. AA, AAA, D)
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety at 605-688-4264
Books
- Students
- Drop off bins are located in Bailey Rotunda Breezeway year-round and in the University Student Union the last four weeks of each semester.
- Faculty and Departments
- Once you collect books that you are ready to give away, follow these steps:
- STEP 1: Contact Hilton M. Briggs Library to see if any material could be added to the library collection. The University Archives may be interested in any materials written by SDSU faculty, staff or alumni, such as reports, lectures, books, etc. Accepted materials will be picked up by the library staff.
- For general materials, please contact the Acquisitions Unit at 605-688-5563.
- For archival materials, please contact Archives and Special Collections at 605-688-5094.
- Guidelines for Departmental Records and Guidelines for Faculty Donations
- STEP 2: If Briggs Library does not accept the materials, there are two options:
- Several organizations collect used books to support various programs. Individuals are able to donate books by shipping books to a designated location. A couple of examples include and .
- Books can also be placed in campus recycling bins. Tear off all hard covers and remove any spiral binding (metal, plastic, etc.) prior to disposal. Please contact Facilities and Services at 605-688-4136 if extra bins are needed for collection or to schedule a special pick up.
Chemicals
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety at 605-688-4264
Electronics
- Accepted: SDSU computers, printers, phones, scanners and other electronics
- Contact Property Management at 605-688-6657
- If an item is not accepted by Property Management, contact Environmental Health and Safety at 605-688-4264
Ink and Toner Cartridges
- Accepted: All types and brands of ink and toner cartridges.
- Drop-off locations are in Bailey Rotunda Breezeway, IT Support Desk (Morrill #131) and the Print Lab (Yeager).
Oil
- Accepted: All types including pump oil and car oil
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety at 605-688-4264
Paints
- Accepted: Oil and latex
- Contact Environmental Health and Safety at 605-688-4264
Scrap Metal
- Contact Facilities and Services at 605-688-4136
Surplus Property (State Supply Only)
- Contact Property Management at 605-688-6657
Wood and Pallets
- Contact Facilities and Services at 605-688-4136