One of the easiest ways we can all make a difference is by recycling. Granted, it takes a little time and is often a little inconvenient, but it makes a huge difference. Below you will find a description of the recycling available at Columbia. While it is limited, it covers a fair bit. Further recycling facilities are provided at the Farmer’s Market.

RECYCLING AT COLUMBIA:
In collaboration with Emory University, the seminary offers a recycling program for student and faculty use. Two sets of collection carts are used to collect white paper, magazines, newspapers, and aluminum cans on campus. One site is located outside the Richards Center between the refectory and the bookstore. The other site is next to the drive entering the Village apartments.

Each of the blue carts is clearly marked. Please make note of the following:

• White Paper Clean, dry paper (including notebook paper, photocopy paper, stationary, laser, and computer printouts.) Staples and off-white paper are OK. Do not include: envelopes, mailing labels, manila envelopes, file folders, sticky notes, ream wrappers, magazines, glossy paper, colored paper, packing/wrapping paper, paper cups/plates, napkins or paper towels.
• Magazines glossy paper only!
• Newspapers Newspaper and all the glossy inserts that come with it are OK! Do not include: telephone books, magazines, rubber bands, or plastic sleeves.
• Aluminum Cans Please make sure that cans are empty and rinsed. Do not include aluminum foil or pie tins.
• Plastic: #1 & #2

For the recycling program to work, it is essential that everyone cooperate by using the containers as intended. Attempts will be made to collect recycled goods as carts become full. Please do not leave materials outside the carts.

RECYCLING IN DECATUR:
For more information on recycling in the city of Decatur, check out this website. Or click here to download a map of recycling locations within Decatur.