#  Waste Signage 

 



##  Waste Signage 

 

Standard-sized signs are available to download below.

To order signs, to request different sizes, or to request signage for donation bins, textiles, or plastic film, contact Harvard Recycling.



 

 

 

       ![Compost signage and bin, next to a labeled recycling bin and trash bin](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/styles/hwp_28_10__1920x685/public/2026-05/Untitled%20design_0.png?h=05385be2&itok=wOyYXQ3a) 

 

 



 

 



 

##  Recycling, Compost, and Trash 

 



  [### Letter (11" x 8.5")

 ](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/2026-07/11x8.5%20Waste%20Signage%20FINAL-compressed.pdf) 

   ![Letter-sized signs for compost, recycling, and trash](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/8.5x11.png?itok=ezUy_DgF) 

 



 

 

   [### Bumper Sticker (11.5" x 3")

 ](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/2026-07/11.5x3%20Waste%20Signage%20FINAL.pdf) 

   ![Compost, recycling, and trash signage](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/11.5x3.png?itok=-NdfdTOT) 

 



 

 

   [### Square (4" x 4")

 ](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/2026-07/4x4%20Waste%20Signage%20FINAL.pdf) 

   ![Compost, recycling, and trash signage](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/4x4.png?itok=xD4wkryh) 

 



 

 

  

 

 

 

 

##  Universal Waste 

 



  [### Accumulation Area

 ](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/2026-05/Universal%20Waste%20Area%20Signage%20FINAL-uae.pdf) 

   ![Signage for a universal waste accumulation area](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/accumulation%20area.png?itok=XbDBJEmM) 

 



 

 

   [### Container Labels

 ](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/2026-05/Universal%20Waste%20Label%20FINAL-uae.pdf) 

   ![Labels for universal waste containers](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/label_0.png?h=67930c8a&itok=dJd-IiLl) 

 



 

 

  

 

 

 

 

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  [### Top Tips

 ](/resource/top-tips)The most impactful actions you can take to reduce waste on campus.



 

 

   ![People browsing books at a reuse event](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/2025.04.22_Harvard%20Earth%20Day-49.jpg?h=7f710112&itok=z2rumY6x) 

 



 

 

   [### Waste Sorting & Recycling

 ](https://fmo.harvard.edu/recycling-waste/waste-wizard) How should you throw that away? Learn about proper disposal. 

 

 

   ![A trash bin, a recycling bin, and a compost bin placed next to each other. ](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/example%20sorting2.png?h=fc7955b6&itok=bF7DUJ1Q) 

 



 

 

   [### Harvard Recycling Newsletter

 ](http://eepurl.com/hP-Ph5) Upcoming events, updates, and new resources. 

 

 

   ![A portion of a sign that reads "Zero Waste at Harvard". ](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/2025.04.22_Harvard%20Earth%20Day-18_1.jpg?itok=C6_O-L_5) 

 



 

 

   [### OFS: Zero Waste

 ](https://sustainable.harvard.edu/our-plan/how-we-operate/waste/) Explore Harvard's waste data through the Office for Sustainability. 

 

 

   ![Someone holding a phone scanning a sensor in a waste bin](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/2023_03_21_Harvard_Nordsense_Installation-31%20smaller.jpg?itok=7P-0Wt8u) 

 



 

 

   [### Solid Waste Bans in MA

 ](https://www.ehs.harvard.edu/resource/solid-waste) Learn more about items banned from trash disposal in Massachusetts. 

 

 

   ![A cardboard box](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/IMG_3081.jpg?itok=Mas9oNV6) 

 



 

 

   [### Sustainable Meeting and Event Guide

 ](https://sustainable.harvard.edu/resources/meetings-and-events/) Learn how to reduce waste at meetings and events on campus. 

 

 

   ![Event waste bin set up showing separate and labeled bins for multiple waste streams](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/Gund%20ZW-Events_02.jpg?h=543c0747&itok=crC24ir0) 

 



 

 

   [### Sustainable Purchasing Guidelines

 ](https://sustainable.harvard.edu/resources/sustainable-purchasing/) Reduce waste through your purchasing practices on campus. 

 

 

   ![A stack of white binders](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/IMG_3075.jpg?itok=baEIbcuq) 

 



 

 

   [### Sustainable Labs Guide

 ](https://sustainable.harvard.edu/schools-units/sustainable-labs/) Reduce waste and promote sustainable practices in your lab. 

 

 

   ![Pipette pen shown with pipette tip boxes and droppers](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/IMG_3072.jpg?itok=bB1jaB6O) 

 



 

 

   [### Recycling & Surplus Center

 ](https://fmo.harvard.edu/recycling-waste/surplus-center) Free, surplus campus goods. 

 

 

   ![A variety of used furniture ](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/IMG_0935.jpg?h=c873fc29&itok=4H5ng0GC) 

 



 

 

   [### Donations and Specialty Recycling

 ](/resource/donations-and-specialty-recycling)Looking to donate or recycle something, but aren't sure how to?



 

 

   ![an office chair](/sites/g/files/omnuum12911/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/AdobeStock_1858083058.jpeg?itok=VtoyQdJ3) 

 



 

 

  

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