Recycling and Waste Reduction Program
Capitol Square Complex
The Bureau of Facilities Management promotes and maintains a diverse recycling program for state facilities located near Capitol Square. More than 70 agencies are served in the Capitol Complex by BFM.
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WHAT IS REUSED? |
| White & Colored Paper |
Surplus Furniture |
| Newspaper, Magazines, & Brochures |
Surplus Office Equipment |
| Cardboard |
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| Telephone Books |
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| Aluminum Cans |
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| Printer Cartridges |
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| Rechargeable Batteries |
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| Plastic Beverage Containers |
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Recycling Guidelines:
White paper, Cardboard, Newspaper and Telephone Books:
- Separate white, non-glossy papers and place in “White Paper” recycling container
- All colored paper, magazines, brochures, shiny paper, newspapers, and telephone
books go in the “Mixed Paper” recycling container
- Place flattened cardboard beside the paper recycling containers
- NOT ACCEPTED: Food containers, pizza boxes, items with paint or heavy glue
Aluminum Cans:
- Please place only empty containers in recycling bins, crush, and remove caps.
- Look for designated boxes by vending machines, in lobbies, etc.
Printer Cartridges:
- Ink jet, laser printer and fax machine cartridges can also be recycled. Please send your recycled cartridges via inter-agency mail to: Printer Cartridge Recycling, DGS Surplus Property, Mail Stop 194-16.
Click here for additional information.
Rechargeable Batteries:
- Send batteries through inter-agency mail to: Battery Recycling, DGS Surplus Property Office, Mail Stop 164-16. Each battery should be placed individually in a plastic bag.
- Please send only rechargeable batteries.
Surplus Furniture and Office Equipment:
- Property from the Complex is stored at the Surplus Property warehouses where it can be redistributed to state agencies, localities or select non-profit organizations, or sold to the public. Contact your Surplus Property Officer for movement of furniture.
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Additional Waste Reduction Efforts
BFM staff reuse and recycle the following materials generated from Capitol Square buildings, maintenance and operations:
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-light tubes
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-yard waste (mulch)
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-light ballasts
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-motor oil and tires
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-refrigerant oils
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-plastic parking tags
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-paints
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-ferrous metals
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-solvents
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-construction materials
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Additional Information
Please email BFM at BFM-ServiceDesk@dgs.virginia.gov or Call 786-3578 for the following:
- Missing a recycling container
- Individual desk recycling bins
- Know of a good location for your floor's recycling containers
- Disposal of large quantities of old brochures or files
Program Suggestions, Other Waste Reduction Questions?
Recycling Program Flyer 
Please contact Georgiana Ball, State Recycling Coordinator, at
georgiana.ball@dgs.virginia.gov or 786-0103.