The University of Iowa uses a standardized set of recycling bins for the collection of recyclable materials on campus.  It is important to keep our recycling bins consistent across campus so that our students, employees, and visitors can recognize recycling bins anywhere on campus.  The bins below meet our standardized criteria.

As funding allows, the Office of Sustainability offers recycling bins and Tiny Trash bins on a first-come, first-served basis for UI employees.  When bins are not available, departments can purchase their own receptacles as needed.  Please see bin availability below.

Note:  Prices shown in links do not include vendor discounts.  To obtain the best pricing, log in to the University of Iowa's eBuy procurement system

Tiny Trash Bin (0.75 Gallons) Small quantities available via the Office of Sustainability.  Contact recycle@uiowa.edu. Large quantities available via vendor Learn more about the Tiny Trash program.
Rubbermaid Deskside Recycle Container (7 Gallons) Small quantities available via the Office of Sustainability (less than 10 bins per building).  Contact recycle@uiowa.edu. For larger quantities, order via Office Depot or via your building's custodial supervisor.
Rubbermaid Slim Jim Recycle Container (23 Gallons) No bins available via the Office of Sustainability at this time. Order via Office Depot or via your building's custodial supervisor.
Rubbermaid Round Recycling Container (32 Gallons) No bins available via the Office of Sustainability at this time. Order via Office Depot or via your building's custodial supervisor.  These bins also require casters.
Rubbermaid Square Recycling Container (40 Gallons) No bins available via the Office of Sustainability at this time. Order via Grainger or via your building's custodial supervisor.  These bins also require casters.
Toter Recycling Cart (64 Gallons) No carts available via the Office of Sustainability at this time. Order via your building's custodial supervisor.
Recycle Like A Hawk Stickers (6 Inch) Blue desk-side recycling bins are the preferred receptacle for recycling collection, but if funding is not available to purchase new, blue recycling bins, these stickers can be used to convert desk-side trash cans into recycling bins. Large quantities available via the Office of Sustainability. Contact recycle@uiowa.edu. Learn more about the Tiny Trash program.