How to dispose of just about anything, responsibly.
These recyclables are taken to a recycling facility where they are processed back into raw materials for reuse.
glass jars
glass beverage bottles
wine, beer, soda
milk cartons, juice cartons, broth cartons, juice boxes
junk mail
fliers, postcards, letters, envelopes, colored fliers, office paper
newspaper
phone books, paperback books
gift wrap, tissue paper, gift bags (with strings removed)
NO metallic paper
paper cups, lids, and cardboard sleeves
magazines
shredded paper must be placed in a transparent plastic bag (so they can identify it) and tied close
Shredding paper is cool for security, but it makes paper less valuable for recycling.
paper cups, lids, and straws
corrugated cardboard boxes, shoe boxes, gift boxes
cereal boxes and their liners, frozen food boxes
toilet paper and paper towel rolls
plastic
takeout containers
NO styrofoam
plastic kitchen
containers
bottles, tubs, jugs, and their lids
plastic laundry & cleaning supply bottles
plastic bathroom containers
bottles, tubs, jugs, and their lids
clean & dry
plastic bags, grocery bags, trash bags, produce bags, dry-cleaning film, and newspaper wrap
plastic tubs
yogurt, margarine etc.
milk and juice jugs
plastic cups, clear and colored
bubble wrap
all kitchen cans
beer, soda, coffee, soup, vegetables, pet food, etc.
foil trays
Yard clippings and garden trimmings. NO palm fronds, yucca plants, bamboo, stones, dirt, or food.
grass clippings
garden trimmings
plants, flowers, leaves, brush
branches, untreated wood under 3" in diameter and 3' in length.
chopsticks
TOXIC Electronics, batteries, florescent light bulbs, hazardous chemicals, and paints may not be disposed of curbside.
products with corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients
TRASH This is the stuff that goes into landfills and remains there for generations. Reduce or re-use these items whenever possible.
paper towels
all napkins, tissues, toilet paper
hardback books
pet food bags
animal waste
VHS tapes
polystyrene & styrofoam
takeout containers, cups, plates, coolers
potato chip bags, candy bar wrappers, coffee bags, etc. with plastic on the outside and foil on the inside.
foil drink pouches
palm fronds/branches
all biodegradeable and compostable plastics, including utensils
all disposable diapers
biodegradable diapers, diapers made from recycled materials, classic disposable diapers.
baggies
to schedule a pick up!
Make sure to place your bulky item on the curb on your regular trash day after scheduling pickup.
all foodscraps, left-overs
oily or food crusted paper and cardboard
incandescent light bulbs
(fluorescent light bulbs cannot be disposed of curbside, please see orange section below).
This crazy little world of waste
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