What kind of paper should go in the mixed paper bin?
Mixed paper is our catch-all category for paper. If the paper tears and does not fit into any of the other paper categories, it should be placed in the mixed paper bin. Please do not place any food-contaminated paper or paper with plastic wrap. Back to CAQ Q: Why don’t we have to sort the paper into so many categories at the Stanford Recycling Drop Off Center? A: In May of 2005, we reduced the number of paper categories, but not the kind of paper we accept. All paper can go into the mixed paper bin, except corrguated cardboard that has its own bin. Magazines and newspapers can either go into the seperate bins or it can be placed in the mixed paper bins. We have seperate bins for magazines and newspapers so we can encourgae reuse of these materials. As markets and the value of waste paper have improved over time, we are able to sell paper without having to sort it into the various categories. The material may still be sorted at the broker’s facility or at the paper mill depending on how
