Coffee: Grounds, Filters, & K-Cups

Acceptable Items (Compost Only)

  • Coffee Grounds (please cool prior to placing in bin)
  • Paper Filters

Post-Consumer Composting Locations

  • Talley Student Union
  • On the Oval
  • Administrative Services Bldg. I, II, & III
  • Sullivan Shops I, II, & III
  • JC Raulston Arboretum

Reuse Options

  • K-Cups and other single serve coffee filters cannot be recycled locally here in the City of Raleigh. An alternative to creating this type of waste is to purchase a reusable filter for these types of machines

Sustainability Tips

  • Coffee is offered at almost every NC State Dining location. If your office or residence hall has its own coffee maker, be sure to buy ground, fair trade, shade grown coffee.
  • Disposable cups cannot be recycled locally here in the City of Raleigh. Help keep disposable cups out of the landfill, bring your own cup, bottle or mug! Receive 10 cents off when you bring your reusable cup to all retail locations on campus.bringing your own