Aggie Recycling

NMSU's Aggie Recycling program offers a solid waste management service focused on recycling, reduction, and improved handling of campus-generated solid wastes. Services provided include containers for recyclables, weekly pick-ups, special pickups as needed, and drop-offs accepted at the Recycling Center located across from the Bookstore Warehouse. Residential housing and commercial buildings such as dorms, academic buildings, and admin buildings participate in the recycling program, with specific figures provided for the amount of waste recycled in tons. The program also highlights the recycling of materials such as aluminum, plastic, cardboard, and paper, emphasizing the environmental benefits of recycling. Additionally, the Toner Recycling Program is mentioned, detailing instructions on how to recycle toner cartridges. Visitors to the Aggie Recycling Center can drop off recyclables during business hours, with a list of accepted materials including plastic, aluminum, white paper, colored mix paper, newspaper, magazine, and cardboard. Specific instructions are given regarding the types of plastics that cannot be accepted on campus, directing individuals to the City of Las Cruces Recycling Drop-Off Locations for disposal. Overall, the program encourages a sustainable approach to waste management and provides valuable information for individuals looking to recycle effectively.