At UMD, we're committed to reducing, reusing, recycling, and composting to cut the amount of waste our campus sends to the landfill.

*Includes Academic buildings, Residence Halls & Apartments, Kirby, Dining Center, Chester Park, and NRRI.
Right Thing, Right Bin
![]() Food (leftovers, scraps, peels), napkins and paper towels, compostable to-go items from UMD Dining |
![]() Plastic jugs and tubs, metal cans, glass bottles and jars, paper, magazines, newspaper, cardboard |
![]() Greasy pizza boxes, chip bags and wrappers, styrofoam, hot coffee cups from off-campus |
Specialty Recycling
Some things can't go in your regular recycling bin -- check this list to find out what to do with special items.
Waste Audits & Assessments
In order to measure our progress towards proper sorting and waste diversion, waste audits and assessments are periodically performed.
Composting Off-Campus
For information on composting opportunities in the Duluth area, visit the WLSSD website to learn about their Food Waste Recycling program and Drop Off locations.
Quick Contacts
- To request a recycling bin for your area, please email [email protected] or call 218-726-8262.