In response to the environmental impact concerns of single-use procedural face masks, the Faculty of Medicine launched a PPE recycling program at the Roger Guindon campus on March 15, 2021.
What PPE can you recycle?
- Procedural masks
- Gloves (nitrile & latex)
- Ear plugs
- Safety glasses
- Hairnets
*Do not send in medical waste. This includes material contaminated with blood or bodily fluids that originate from health care facilities, hospitals, physicians' offices, dental offices, blood banks, veterinary clinics, research laboratories, etc.
Where can I find these boxes?
Main Campus
Located near the main entrance of every building on campus.
Roger Guindon Campus
1st Floor
- Main entrance
- Procurement and Logistics (RGN-1129)
2nd Floor
- Main entrance
3rd Floor
- In front of the double elevators
- Next to staircase A
4th Floor
- In front of the double elevators
- Next to staircase A
