Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to clean the plastic and metal containers that my lunch comes in? A light rinse is fine. Water is a valuable resource and our sorting process allows for minimal contamination. Do I have to remove lids from the containers? Like from plastic bottles or tubs? No, it is not necessary. Can we place bottles, cans, glass and white paper in the same container? We use different recycling collection containers to minimize the risk of contaminants and liquids. If the bottles are empty, they can be placed in the same container. Do I have to remove staples, rubber bands, or paper clips from paper? No, it is not necessary. Can I recycle Single-use coffee cups? If the coffee cup is paper/cardboard, with a wax lining inside (as most are) then it is not recyclable in the current industry. Styrofoam? At this time, we do not accept #6 PS plastics, known as polystyrene. It comes in two forms, expanded (fluffy and white) and rigid (clear) check the number on your container. Plastic Bags? Yes. Pizza Boxes? Yes. We would prefer the pizza boxes be kept clear of food particles. Laminated Envelopes? Yes, to include envelopes such as FedEx or UPS letter packaging. Post-it Notes? Yes. Envelopes with Plastic Windows? Yes. Paper Towels? Paper towels should not be included in the recycling containers. If your building offers a compost program, then paper towels can be placed in the compost bins. Electronics? It is illegal to dump electronic waste (e-waste) in single stream recycling/trash systems. However, Independent Recycling Services does offer an e-waste program for pickup and proper disposal of these items.
Green Office Tips Turn off the lights when you are leaving the room for 15 minutes or more, and utilize natural light. Turn off your computer and power strip when you leave for the day. Choose to utilize environmentally conscience vendors/products. Replace items with eco-friendly options, as they wear and tear. Items such as computers, printers, lightbulbs, etc. Purchase office supplies and furniture made from recycled materials. Bring your own reusable utensils, for those meals you eat at the office, and reusable water bottles and coffee cups/mugs. Start a sustainability club. Hold an eco-friendly challenge during Earth Week. Carpool, bike, or take transit to work, when possible. Think before you print: Could this be read or stored online instead?
RECYCLING PROGRAMS PAPER RECYCLING We recycle almost all types of paper. Programs are designed to be efficient and convenient. Your participation helps reduce waste, conserve natural resources and reduce costs. BOTTLE & CAN RECYCLING A simple program guaranteed to benefit the environment and help your business become more cost efficient in its disposal of cans and bottles. ELECTRONICS RECYCLING Through on going service or a building drive, we can help collect your electronics for recycling. LIGHT BULB RECYCLING We will assess your light bulb waste and recommend collection containers best suited to your needs. BATTERY RECYCLING Avoid contamination of our water and air by throwing out used batteries. We can collect your batteries safely for recycling PRINTER CARTRIDGE RECYCLING A building wide program that offers the convenient and cost effective disposal of used printer cartridges. TECHNOTRASH RECYCLING Through on going service we can help collect your technotrash for recycling. DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION Customized, secure, and economical programs for the destruction and recycling of confidential materials. COMPOSTING Composting programs are now available. CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION RECYCLING HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL
How to for Our Building s Paper Recycling & Desk Side Bins Acceptable Materials Blue Prints Envelopes Newspaper Books Glossy Paper Post-It Notes Brochures Junk Mail Tyvek Envelopes Cardboard Magazines White Paper Colored Paper Manila Folders No need to remove paper clips, staples or rubber bands! Bottle and Can Recycling Centralized Containers Acceptable Materials Aluminum Cans Plastic Bottles Glass Bottles Steel Cans Includes plastic 1-5 and 7 - see imprint on containers. Unacceptable Materials Bubble Wrap Napkins Ring Binders Plastic #6 CDs/DVDs Packing Peanuts Styrofoam Coffee Cups Paper Towels Tissues Food Waste Photographs Toner Cartridges Food Wrappers Plastic Coated Paper Waxed Paper Paper recycling will be collected regularly from all desk side and centralized containers. Bottles, cans, and other recycling will be collected from the designated bins located on each floor. Recyclables will be picked up separately from the garbage. Please do not contaminate the recycling with garbage and food waste. Please do not use your recycling bin for storage.
Independent Recycling Services Electronics & Universal Waste Recycling Guide Music/Film (Mixed Media) Electronic Waste: We Do Accept Miscellaneous Electrical Phones Computers/TV's Work/Office Related Home Fax Machines Pagers Paper Shredders Copiers Calculators Electric Typewriters Scanners GPS Units Automotive Electronics Transformers Surge Protectors Receivers Electronic Scrap (parts) Network cabling Coaxial wire Universal Waste: We Do Accept Batteries-Wet Cell Carbon Monoxide Detectors Compact Fluorescent (CFL) Light Bulbs Dehumidifiers Fluorescent Lamps and Tubes Fluorescent Light Ballasts Incandescent Light Bulbs Laser Range Finders Smoke Detectors Thermometers and Thermostats Cordless Phones Cell Phones Chargers Telephone Sets Walkie Talkies Keyboards External Hard Drives Laptops PC s Printers Hubs Cathode Ray Tube Monitors Routers Televisions Flat Screen Monitors (LCD & Plasma) Mainframes Mice Servers Boom Boxes ipods & Other MP3 Players CD & DVD Players Radios Record Players Speakers Tape Players (Audio & Video) Turn Tables Digital Cameras We DON T Accept Any Liquids or Powders Air Conditioners Freezers Electronic Toys Cables & Wiring Microwaves Timers Video Game Systems Kitchen Appliances (small digital) Digital Thermostats Answering Machines Refrigerators (Freon removed)
Secure Paper Shredding Acceptable Materials --All paper (computer paper, glossy paper, newspaper, etc.) --Books --Brochures --Envelopes / Tyvek envelopes --File folders / hanging files --Junk mail --Notepads --Post-it notes --No need to remove paper clips, staples or rubber bands! Unacceptable Materials --Cans/bottles --Food/wrappers --Thick metal --Copier/printer cartridges --Corrugated cardboard --Non-recyclable materials --Large quantities of plastic --Biohazard --Medical waste
Effective 1/1/2018 Waste & Recycling Containers 23 Gallon Slim Jim (Blue) 23 Gallon Slim Jim (Black) 23 Gallon Slim Jim (Green) Cost $55.00 Size: 20 x 11 x 30 (LWH) Model #: 4UAU7 Slim Jim Bottle Lid (green) Cost $70.00 Size: 20 x 11 x 30 (LWH) Model #: 10F625 Cardboard Paper Recycling Container (large) Cost $85.00 Size: 20 x 11 x 30 (LWH) Model #: 10F626 Cardboard Paper Recycling Container (small) Cost $45.00 Model #: 4PGU4 Slim Jim Paper Lid (blue) Cost $65.00 Model #: 5M778 Desk Side Paper Container Cost: $3.75 (optional $1.95 for a lid) Size: 18 x 15 x 30 (LWH) Model #: SKY-181536-LARGE Countertop Compost Carrier Cost: $1.25 Size: 13 x 9 x 15 (LWH) Model #: SKY-13915-DESKSIDE Battery Collection Tubes (S/L) Cost: $5.50 Size: 13 x 8 x 13 (LWH) 4 Gallon Capacity Model #: REH-ORB46 Cost: $ 12.00 Size: 8.5 x 9 x 8 (LWH) 1.58 Gallon Capacity Model #: BSH-32317 Cost: $67.50 / $95 Size: 12 / 36 11lb capacity / 33lb capacity Model # s: BT323 / BT32317
2018: Be Green & Keep It Clean WHAT CAN YOUR PROPERTY DO TO IMPROVE AND ACHIEVE YOUR RECYCLING GOAL(S)? 1. Meet with Independent Recycling Services and outline your 2018 plan. 2. Schedule lunch and learn seminars to help educate tenants on your recycling program. 3. Schedule a meeting between cleaning supervisor/staff, and Independent Recycling Services, to review the collection process in the building. 4. Initiate additional recycling programs including (if not already in place): a. E-Waste b. Batteries c. Fluorescent bulbs d. Ballast e. Cell phone drop off collection containers f. Secure document destruction g. Composting h. Construction & Demolition recycling 5. Schedule Earth Day and America Recycles Day events. 6. Schedule your 24-hour LEED Waste Audit. This snapshot determines how much your building is recycling and disposing in a 24 hour period. It will also identify the following: a. Contamination in your recycling stream b. Recycling opportunity deposited in the trash c. Total diversion percentage d. Potential diversion percentage 7. Form an Office Green team a. Increase participation in the recycling program b. Create a friendly and fun environment that gets people excited about recycling For more information on these services, and to discuss how to enhance recycling at your building, please contact: Patrick O Connor poconnor@recyclingit.com 312-732-9253 ext 242 Rebecca Quesnell Sustainability Coordinator rquesnell@recyclingit.com 312-732-9253 ext 315 Independent Recycling Services 2401 S. Laflin St. Chicago, IL 60608 312-RECYCLE (732-9253) www.312recycle.com info@recyclingit.com
Paper Shredding Startup Guide WHAT HAPPENS Paper is collected onsite, in secure containers. A paper shredding truck arrives on the scheduled date, and shreds the paper onsite. The shredded paper is then recycled. Information privacy requirements are met and Certificate(s) of Destruction are provided upon request. SPECS & PRICING One Time Drop Off/Pickup (typically a one week timeframe) Delivery/Pickup of totes: $110.00 Totes: $70.00/tote (only charged for totes that are used) 96 gallon totes are used, with a 325 pound capacity. Consistent Service (service rotation not to exceed 12 weeks, between each service) 96-Gallon Tote $97.50/first tote $45.00/each additional tote 325 pound capacity 36 Console, Pricing: $55.00/first console $20.00/each additional console 90 pound capacity 64-Gallon Tote, Pricing: $80.00/first tote $35.00/each additional tote 200 pound capacity One Time Purge $105.00/1 st tote $75.00/each additional tote 96 gallon totes are used, with a 325 pound capacity. Each tote fits ~10 banker boxes of material Driver arrives, brings locked totes to location of paper, empties paper into locked tote, brings locked tote to the truck, tote is mechanically tipped into the truck and shredded onsite. Labor charges apply if driver has to carry the boxes over long distances, to the tote. Shred Event Scheduled for Mondays or Saturdays only 2 hour minimum $320.00/hour BILLING Property: If setting up paper shredding for the building, the property is billed. Specific Tenant: If setting up paper shredding for a specific tenant, the tenant is billed and must put a credit card on file. Independent Recycling Services 2401 S. Laflin St. Chicago, IL 60608 312-RECYCLE (732-9253) www.312recycle.com info@recyclingit.com 1
Paper Shredding Startup Guide WHAT IS ACCEPTED IN THE PROGRAM? Independent Recycling Services 2401 S. Laflin St. Chicago, IL 60608 312-RECYCLE (732-9253) www.312recycle.com info@recyclingit.com 2