Which bin should I use?

Walton Hall campus only, for other locations please check with your local support services teams.

Waste

Use:

Food waste including bones – excluding food  packagingDedicated food waste bin in pantry kitchens
Blue roll/hand towels/tissues/paper napkinsGeneral waste bin (black sack)
Drinks cans/ food cans – rinsed and cleanRecycling bin (clear sack)
Tetra Pak food/drinks/milk cartonGeneral waste (black sack)
Sandwich/sweet/crisp wrappersGeneral waste bin (black sack)
Plastic bottles (including lids) such as milk and drinks – rinsed & emptyRecycling bin (clear sack)
Glass – drinks bottles/food jarsGlass bin in dept. kitchens or one of the external glass bins
Tempered glassAsk the porters to collect
Electronic waste – desk fans/lights/microwaves/calculators etc. Remove batteries as appropriatePlace in waste collection location; Do not place in a plastic sack
Cardboard – drySmaller items in recycling bin, larger boxes break down flat & place in waste collection location
Paper coffee cups & lidsDedicated recycling bin in open catering outlets. Otherwise use general waste (black sacks)
Lever arch paper/cardboard filesGeneral waste bin (black sack)
Plastic Lever arch filesGeneral waste bin (black sack)
Paper (non-confidential material) – including envelopes and file dividersRecycling bin, larger volume use clear sacks & place in waste collection location
PolystyreneGeneral waste bins, for larger pieces place in waste collection location, smaller pieces should be bagged using a black sack
CDs – non sensitive materialBox up and contact Estates Liaison, requesting collection, please indicate volume of CDs
CDs – sensitive materialBox up and clearly identify CDs are for secure disposal, contact Estates Liaison Line for the porters to collect
Confidential waste

Use a dept. based shredder, or dedicated bin. For large quantities request dedicated waste sacks via Estates Liaison Line. 

Remember to keep waste secure in a locked cupboard or room and ask Estates Liaison Line to arrange collection by the porters. Please note that waste collection areas and open plan offices are not classed as secure locations

Light bulbs & fluorescent tubesContact Estates Liaison Line
Batteries – alkaline onlyRecycling bins in the catering outlets
Hard PlasticsGeneral waste (for large items, ask the porters to collect)
MetalsContact Estates Liaison and ask the porters to collect

 

Contact us - General

Email : Estates-Liaison

Estates Liaison Line:
 +44(0)1908 653286

Main Switchboard
+44(0)1908 274066

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Geoffrey Crowther Building
Walton Hall
MILTON KEYNES
MK7 6AA

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08:00-17:00 Friday

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