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The library reached out to LiveGreen to see if they could be recycled. They can, but they are still in good shape and with so many containers (1,300 and counting!) we wanted them to be reused if possible. The containers can be re-used to hold magazines or other similar items at home or work, or repurposed to hold or store any other item you can think of. The bins are range in size from approximately 10″H x 7 ½ “D x 4″W to 12″H x 9 ½” x 4″, depending on the item they held (see picture for example).
But wait, there’s more. We want to see your creativity in repurposing these containers. We’ll ask you to share a picture and explanation of your efforts with LiveGreen@unmc.edu. Winners will be selected during Earth Month (activities announced soon!) and receive prizes.
Whether you’re the crafty type or you just need something to hold your whatchamacallits, these free durable plastic bins may be what you need. Can they store pasta packages in your pantry? Gadgets in your garage? Action figures in Adam’s room? Or maybe modified into something else completely? We look forward to finding out!
To share as many of the bins as possible with our campus community, the library is hosting two pickup events:
- When: 7:30-9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, and 2-4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22.
- Where: Wittson Hall, sixth floor lobby of McGoogan Library
The event is “bring your own box,” particularly if you are interested in taking more than a few containers. The library does not have bags, boxes or carts available to carry the containers. The library will not give away the plastic containers at any other times. If you can’t attend, see if a friend can pick some up for you.
Don’t forget, the library will be open during these pickup times, so please be considerate of others when picking up your free containers.
What a nice looking brochure you have posted