- Student Move-In Guide -

Move-in is a busy time at UNC. There are 7,000+ students getting settled and unpacking. Managing all the waste produced during this time is always a big challenge...cardboard, cardboard, cardboard.

[Cardboard recycling tonnages at Move-In]

Here are some tips to help you reduce and recycle the material you would normally dispose of during move-in.

Move-In Mini Guide

1. Empty and flatten cardboard boxes used for packing.

2. Bring these to the blue recycling dumpsters located next to all trash dumpsters on campus. Also, during move-in, look for special large containers labeled for cardboard recycling only.

3. Please be sure all packing material has been removed from boxes. DO NOT put plastic wrap or foam packing material in the cardboard recycling dumpsters.

4. Please place any regular trash in the appropriately labeled dumpster. Trash dumpsters on campus are usually green or gray in color.

Have a Great Move-In.

Welcome to UNC!

Waste Reduction Tips

Pack in reusable crates and bags, save them for move-out

Pack conservatively – consider bringing winter items up later

Remove tubes from carpet rolls before arriving on-campus (request they be removed at the store)

Remove appliances from boxes before arrival (especially fans)

Recycle any cardboard that is produced

Note: Cardboard is banned from the Orange County landfill. Every year the University pays thousands of dollars in fines from people disposing of this material in the regular trash. Don’t trash UNC. Please recycle!

Cardboard recycling during Move-In

[ Move-In | Move-Out ]

[Temporary Rolloff Container Locations]

Move-In Mini Guide