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Observed recovery point models

SheRecycles studies how different collection points work in practice. These field photos are documentary examples, not formal partnership endorsements.

Open multi-stream recycling station with separate internal bins Observed model

Multi-stream station

Separate openings and internal tubs help people understand that batteries, blister packs, bulbs, and small electronics need different handling.

Large recycling station with labelled streams for stationery, markers, storage, and tech Observed model

Clear category labelling

Large labels and accepted-item examples reduce confusion before disposal, especially when multiple streams sit side by side.

Recycling station placed inside a lounge area near public seating Observed model

Public-space integration

Stations placed near seating and common areas can be convenient, but they still need enough visibility to be noticed.

Green battery and phone recycling kiosk with accepted item icons Observed model

Battery and phone kiosk

Simple, item-specific kiosks work best when the accepted categories and safety instructions are immediately visible.

Partially obscured indoor battery recovery point beside stacked red baskets Observed model

Indoor battery point

Indoor points can protect materials and provide safer storage, but they depend on wayfinding and enough clearance to be noticed.

Person documenting a mobile phone and laptop donation box during a field audit Observed model

Phone and laptop drop-off

Device-focused points need clear instructions for data privacy, item condition, and what happens after collection.

Person reading signage at a recycling station Observed check

User-facing instructions

Field checks test whether a person can understand the station without needing to ask for help.

Person with a clipboard documenting a recovery point Observed check

Audit-ready documentation

Consistent observation notes make it easier to compare discoverability, accessibility, and usability across sites.

Student recycling poster and SheRecycles flyer on a noticeboard Observed check

Campus wayfinding prompts

Noticeboard prompts can connect people to existing infrastructure when the bins themselves are not in the main pathway.

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