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Recycling Points

8-in-1 Recycling Bins (plastics only)

Locations:
  • Block B3-LP (outside Classroom B3-LP-06)
  • Block B4-G/F (next to U Deli)
  • Block C-LP Learning Commons (next to Vending Machines)
  • Block C-LP (outside C-LP-33)
  • Block D1-G/F
  • Block D3-G/F (next to Male Toilet D3-G/F-T2)

Plastic Recycling Codes

Recycling tips:
  • Empty and rinse the plastic bottles before recycling.
  • Sort the waste plastics based on the plastic types (refer to the recycling code).

 

3-color Recycling Bins (paper, plastics and metals)

Locations:
  • Block A-LG1 (outside lift lobby)
  • Block B1-G/F (next to Female Toilet B1-G/F-T2)
  • Block B1-LP (next to Ceramics Studio B1-LP-05)
  • Block B4-G/F (next to U Deli)
  • Block B4-LP (near Classroom B4-LP-09)
  • Block C-LP Learning Commons (outside C-LP-04)
  • Block C-LP (next to Escalator)
  • Block D1-G/F
  • Block D2-LP (next to CHAN Shiu Chow Performing Studio D2-LP-05)
  • Block D4-LP (next to Psychological & Behavioural Sciences Lab D4-LP-04)
  • Block E-P (next to Elevator)
  • Block E-LP2 (next to Female Toilet E-LP2-T1)

Recycling tips:

Paper

  • Tear off plastic coated covers.
  • Remove plastic tape, paper clips and other non-paper materials.
  • Keep the waste paper dry.
  • Beverage cartons are NOT acceptable

Plastics

  • Remove the caps and labels.
  • Empty and rinse the plastic bottles/containers.
  • Rubber and silicon products are NOT acceptable.

Metals

  • Empty and rinse the cans/tins before recycling.

Recycling Bins @ Office Pantries (plastic bottles and aluminum cans)

Locations:

  • A-1/F-03
  • A-2/F-03
  • A-3/F-03
  • B1-2/F-06
  • B2-2/F-06
  • B3-2/F-06
  • C-P-12A
  • D1-2/F-06
  • D2-2/F-06
  • D3-2/F-06

Recycling tips:

Plastic bottles

  • Remove the caps and labels.
  • Empty and rinse the plastic bottles/containers.

Aluminum cans

  • Empty and rinse the cans/tins before recycling.

 

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Bins

Location
  • Block B1-G/F (next to Female Toilet B1-G/F-T2)
  • Block D1-G/F

Recycling tip:
  • Cover the battery terminal with masking tape. This is a safety precaution to prevent contact between terminals or other metal surfaces during storage and transport. 

Glass Bottle/Container Recycling Bins

Locations:
  • Block B4-G/F (next to U Deli)
  • Jockey Club Student Quarters (JCSQ)-1/F

Recycling tip:
  • Remove the caps, empty and rinse the bottle/containers before recycling.

Used Clothes Collection Bin (by the Conservancy Association)

Location:
  • Block D4-G/F (outside Female Toilet D4-G/F-T1)

Recycling tips:
  • Launder the clothing items and put them in tied bags before recycling.
  • Used clothing, household linens, stuffed toys, purses and shoes are also acceptable.

Food Waste Collection Bins

Locations:
  • Upper Spine Road (outside Northcote Hall)
  • BBQ Site
  • Refuse Room, Operational Staff Quarter [7:30 am - 12:00 pm]
  • 12/F, Senior Staff Quarters [7:30 am - 12:00 pm]
  • B4-G/F (next to U-Deli) [11:00 am - 3:00 pm]
  • C-LP Learning Commons [11:00 am - 3:00 pm]
  • Central Plaza [11:00 am - 3:00 pm]

Recycling tips:
  • Drain out the liquid in the food waste before recycling.
  • Remove all non-food items from the food waste