Feb. 21, 2024

The Rebel Recycling program is an integral part of UNLV’s commitment to sustainability. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the university’s recycling services and protocols to ensure we’re all doing our part to contribute to a greener campus: 

  • Rebel Recycling empties hallway bins every week
    • Each building has a specified schedule. Contact your building’s FM liaison for your schedule.
  • Recycling bins are located in each office and common areas in each building
  • Rebel Recycling team members do not have keys to offices and therefore cannot enter offices to empty deskside containers. 
    • When your deskside bin is full, please empty it in the nearest common area receptacle. 
  • All recyclables should be empty, clean, and dry. The following items are recyclable:
    • Paper
      • Office paper
      • Newspaper
      • Envelopes
      • Junk mail
      • Magazines
      • Books
      • Cereal type boxes
      • Frozen food boxes
      • File folders
      • Poster board
      • Ream wrappers
    • Cardboard
      • Cardboard shipping boxes (please flatten and place next to or by the bins)
    • Aluminum and steel/tin
      • Aluminum beverage cans
      • Food cans (quickly rinsed)
      • Scrap metal (do not put in the office recycling bin; request a special pick up)
  • Plastic bottles/containers
    • No plastic bags, plastic film/wrap, fast food/fountain cups, styrofoam, bubble wrap, or rubber
  • Glass containers
    • Beverage containers
    • Food jars

Visit the to learn more about what is and is not recyclable.

  • Rebel Recycling can assist with special pick-up of the following items:
    • Recyclable materials that do not fit into a unit's recycling bins such as:
      • Oversized cardboard
      • Bags of shredded paper
    • Boxes of binders/reusable items
    • Ink and toner cartridges
      • Ink and toner cartridges must be separated from other items. Please place them next to your recycling bin
    • Shred toter exchanges
  • To schedule a special pick-up, please complete the Request for Special Pick-Up Form online
  • Proper recycling will keep bins clean and dry. However, we realize accidents happen. If your bin needs to be cleaned, please contact Rebel Recycling at 702-895-3760 for assistance. They will make arrangements to pick up and clean your bin.

Contact Rebel Recycling with any questions. Thank you for your partnership and commitment to campus sustainability.