Green Recycling

Each community has their own regulations on what can be recycled and what cannot. Always check with your community recycling program to see what's ok before you start. We've found that in most communities the following recycling do's and don'ts apply.

OK to recycle

• High-quality plastics labeled with number one and two recycling symbols.
• Food and beverage containers, such as milk, soda, water, salad dressings, etc.
• Jars and canisters, like peanut butter jars, soap, aspirin bottles, etc.
• Cleaning products and detergents, including bleach, soap, shampoo, drain cleaners, etc.
• Automotive and yard care products, but make sure the containers are empty for those like antifreeze, oil, plant food and herbicide containers.
• Junk mail, including brochures, fliers, white/light envelopes, etc.
• Aluminum, tin and steel cans, such as soda, beer, tune, vegetable, etc.
• Printed paper like newspapers, magazines, phone books, legal pads, etc.

Not OK to Recycle

• Plastic bags
• Newspapers delivery bags
• Styrofoam
• Lids from glass containers
• Pizza boxes
• Mirrors
• Aerosol cans
• Paint cans
• Wax paper
• Food-soiled paper
• Window glass
• Ceramics
• Light bulbs
• Microwaveable food trays
• Other types of plastic not labeled as CA Redemption Value or CA Cash Refund, including household cleaners, cough syrup, shampoo bottles, condiment bottles, cosmetic containers, ketchup bottles, yogurt cups, deli product containers, egg cartons, disposable cups, ready-made lunch containers, etc.