Glove Recycling
The University of Pittsburgh offers several opportunities for Pitt laboratories to divert latex, vinyl, and nitrile gloves from landfill into energy:
Before exploring glove recycling options, laboratories must verify their eligibility with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S).
LABS MUST BE APPROVED FOR GLOVE RECYCLING BY EH&S.
Pitt offices and labs creating used gloves that not considered hazardous waste, the following alternative disposal options exist:
Veolia Waste-to-Energy Glove Disposal
- Gloves made of of latex, vinyl, or nitrile (any brand) accepted.
- No charge for service, which is set up by Pitt EH&S
- Veolia picks up gloves from properly labeled containers on building docks.
- Veolia transports gloves in bulk to Veolia waste-to-energy facilities.
Medline Waste-to-Energy Glove Disposal
- Gloves made of of latex, vinyl, or nitrile (any brand) accepted.
- Labs must purchase boxes in bundles of 5 from Medline through Panther Express by searching for “RECBOXS”.
- Labs ship pre-paid boxes direct to to waste-to-energy facilities.
Kimberly-Clark Glove Recycling
- ONLY Kimberly-Clark brand eligible products accepted, including nitrile gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing.
- All items can be diverted from landfill in a single box.
- Labs must purchase boxes through Panther Express .
- Labs ship pre-paid boxes direct to Kimberly-Clark.
- Products are sorted and processed into plastic pellets, which are then molded into new consumer products.
