Asset Disposition Form
The Asset Disposition Form (ADF) MUST be completed for the disposal/recycling of all electronic equipment which includes desk top computers, laptops, printers, smartphones and tablets.

Once the form is completed, email OIS@northeastern.edu to coordinate pickup of the item(s). Include in the email:

• Your contact information (name, email, phone number)
• A description of the item
• The address where the item is located, including the building name and room number

Don’t throw out your used toner and ink jet printer cartridges!  Recycling them is easy at Northeastern, just follow the steps below:

• Remove new cartridge from the box, and place the used cartridge in the box.
• Remove and recycle any return address labels you find inside the box.
• Download the recycle ink and toner cartridges label HERE
• Attach the label to the box and tape up the box.
• Leave the box in your usual pick-up area for mail services.

For additional questions, contact Denise Young in Procurement Services

Denise Young
Phone: 617-373-2494
Email: d.young@northeastern.edu
Subject Lines in the email should say “Questions about recycling”

Northeastern University Update on Sustainability 2005 – 2025
This brief booklet summarizes the university’s commitment to sustainability, our achievements to date, and outlines goals for the next ten years.

Guideline for Capital Project Design & Implementation
This document describes the guidelines pertaining to implementation of the university’s capital program to convey information regarding university preferences, practices, and purchases for design, construction, and related projects. The NU project team is responsible for working with consultants to confirm the extent to which each project can best meet these guidelines.

Northeastern Design Standards
This document is a resource for managers, architects, engineers and contractors working on Northeastern University construction and renovation projects.  Sustainability resources on Energy Efficiency, Water Consumption, and Waste Removal can be found on Page 21.

Sustainable Practices and Operations Guideline
This guideline was developed to help institute practices that reduce waste, and minimize environmental impacts.

Sustainable Action Plan: Roadmap towards Carbon Neutrality
As part of its 2007 signatory commitment to the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), NU adopted two new policies that are being implemented.

American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment
Northeastern is a founding signatory of this nationwide initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions among institutions of higher learning.

College Sustainability Report Card
the Sustainable Endowments Institutes, one of the most rigorous assessors of sustainability practices on college campuses, awarded Northeastern one of the highest ratings in North America on its 2011 College Sustainability Report Card.

Green Metric Ranking of World Universities
The University was cited as part of the Princeton Review’s Green Honor Roll 2009-2012- “America’s Greenest College”, and #3 worldwide out of 301 schools by the Green Metric Ranking of World Universities.

Clinton Global Initiative University
Northeastern is a member of the Clinton Global Initiative University Network.

Green Chemistry Commitment
Northeastern signed the Green Chemistry Commitment promising to graduate chemistry majors proficient in the theory and practice of developing environmentally responsible chemicals.

Recycling at Northeastern
List of items that can and can’t be recycled.

Sustainable Printing Tips
Smart tips on how you can be sustainable while printing.

MEP Standards
TBD

August 2019
Featuring tips on Local Seasonal Produce, Non-Toxic Crayons for Toddlers, Seasonal Change, and information on fall events.