Below is a sample of items that can be placed in the residential trash, recyclable and green waste carts. For more information or questions on recycling, please contact Ed Ruiz with the Community Services Department at (619) 258-4100 extension 128.
Trash (GRAY CART)
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Aluminum foil
Plastic bags (grocery, dry cleaner)
Rubber or latex items
Paper towels
Napkins
Soiled/greasy paper plates
Soiled/greasy pizza boxes
Waxed or coated paper
Milk cartons (waxy)
Non-numbered plastic containers*
Plastic Utensils
Plastic straws
Microwave dinner trays
Butter tubs
Pet-soiled paper
Bathroom tissue
Facial tissue/Kleenex |
Disposable Diapers
Drinking glasses
Window glass
Auto glass
Mirrors
Styrofoam
Packaging peanuts
Bubble wrap
Paint cans (empty & dry)
Oil cans (empty & dry)
Potting containers
Clothing
Toys
Carpeting
Foam padding
Ceramics
Pet waste |
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Commingled Recyclables (BLUE CART)
Please rinse food residue from containers
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Paper (all colors)
Paper bags
Newspaper
Cardboard (non-soiled or greasy)
Magazines/catalogs
Junk mail
Mail inserts
Sticky notes
White envelopes
Manilla envelopes
Phone books/directories
Paperback books |
Paper egg cartons (no egg residue)
Milk jugs (plastic)
Plastic beverage containers labeled #1-#7 *
Other plastic containers labeled #1 & #2 *
Juice bottles
Laundry detergent bottles
Glass bottles/jars
Liquor bottles
Aluminum/tin cans
Pie tins
Aerosol cans (empty) |
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* containers are numbered on the bottom with arrows surrounding the number
Green Waste (GREEN CART)
Please do not place greenwaste in plastic bags or tie bundles with wires
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Lawn clippings
Leaves and weeds
Tree branches and shrubs |
Garden trimmings
Sawdust, wood chips and small wood scraps |
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DO NOT place the following items in the greenwaste can. Put these items in the TRASH:
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Plastic bags
Pet Waste
Palm fronds
Succulents or yucca |
Soil
Dirt
Painted wood
Treated wood |
Last updated date: 2/11/2010 3:46:40 PM