We Recycle

We recycle plastics, metals, glass, paper and cardboard, polystyrene foam and other materials on campus. For a full list of recyclable materials click here.

• Recycling off Campus
• What Can Be Recycled on Campus?

Trash-to-Treasure Program

Recycling & Waste Reduction Services collects clothing, food, linens, toys, furniture, appliances, and toiletries for the less fortunate living in Kalamazoo

Recyle Mania Competition

RecycleMania is a friendly competition among college and university recycling programs in the United States that provides the campus community with a fun, proactive activity in waste reduction

Rental Regalia

By renting out machine washable caps and gowns to WMU graduates, the WMU Bookstore will save graduates money and hopes to reduce waste.

Plastics Products

The shopping bags used at the WMU Bookstore are made from 25% postconsumer recycled content. These bags and all other plastic bags can now be recycled at the drop-off center in the WMU Bookstore.

Reusable Shopping Bags

The WMU Bookstore offers a polyester alternative to plastic bags that clutter our landfills. These stylish tote bags, offered in assorted colors, can be purchased for just $1 and can be reused for a variety of uses.

Book BuyBack

Book buyback is a service that allows students to sell their used books for a percentage of what they originally paid. If the book is needed for our store, the students receive 50% of the new retail price. Books not needed for our store will be offered the national wholesale price, which varies depending on the nationwide need.

The Cotton Exchange

The Campus Trends will be selling 100% certified organic ringspun cotton T-shirts. These shirts come in several colors, are dyed with environmentally friendly garment dyeing process and are made in the USA.

Bottle Deposit Redemption Program

The WMU Bookstore will redeem your Michigan bottle deposits for Coca-Cola® products. Bring empty deposit containers to the service counter during store hours to receive your 10 cent deposit. There is a limit of 250 containers per day. Remember, Coke® products only.