Here are a few helpful tips to keep good stuff from winding up in the landfill.
Office Clean Out Tips:
- Think carefully about what items (e.g., furniture, files) you’ll need in your new space, and what items you’ll leave behind. Avoid moving items only to throw them away once you get there.
- Identify any furniture, equipment and other large items to be picked up by Physical Plant. Please submit a work order to schedule a pickup.
- Got old files and papers? Submit a work order to get an extra recycling bin that can be used for paper recycling.
- Try to use up any extra office supplies before your move.
Special Items to Separate for Reuse & Recycling:
Many items can be reused or recycled. As you pack up your office, please take the time to separate the following categories, and avoid the temptation to toss everything in one big trash bag. Clearly label all items and boxes, and stage them in a manner for the Physical Plant or Sustain Champlain crew to pick up after you’ve submitted your work order through SchoolDude.
| CATEGORY | WHAT TO DO WITH… |
| Books | Set these aside in a sturdy box for book collection. |
| Office Supplies | Box unwanted, small office supplies and label “office supplies” You can drop this off yourself to the Swap Shelf in Cushing Hall or you can request the pickup as part of your work order. |
| Computers & Electronic Waste (floppy disks, CD’s, VHS tapes, etc.) | Items like old monitors, keyboards and speakers must be kept separate from other equipment, as they go to a special “e-waste” recycling facility. Please pile all computer-related items in one area, tag as “e-waste” and include this in your work order. |
| Scrap Metal | Small metal items like shelving brackets, wire, broken staplers, etc can be recycled as “scrap metal”. Keep these in a separate box and include this in your work order. |
Be sure to refer to the detailed recycling guidelines page for more information on what can be recycled and how to do it.
FOR MORE ASSISTANCE
Contact us ahead of time before your big clean out. We’ll even do a “walk through” of your area to point out what can be recycled and reused.
Thanks for moving mindfully!