Recycle by City
Santa Monica
Household recycling guide
How to dispose of just about anything, responsibly.
RECYCLING CART
RECYCLING CART
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
cartons
milk, juice, broth, soy, wine, juice boxes, etc.
fliers, letters, printer paper, holiday cards, envelopes, postcards
phone books, paperback books
magazines
hardback books
Give used
books, CDs and DVDs new life...
sticky notes
(aka: Post It® notes)
newspapers
gift wrap
wrapping paper, gift bags (with strings removed)
No metallic or glittery paper
cardboard boxes
shipping, moving, office etc.
food boxes
cereal, pasta, frozen food, etc.
separate the liners before recycling
shredded paper
only when placed in transparent plastic bag and tied close
rolls
toilet paper, paper towel, gift wrap, etc.
Scrape food residue off recyclables. They don't need to be spotless, just get all the chunks out.
Dry items before placing them in your cart.
Liquids decrease the value of recycled paper.
plastic bathroom containers
bottles, tubs, jugs and their lids
plastic kitchen
containers
bottles, tubs, jugs, and their lids
plastic hangers
clear plastic cups
plastic laundry & cleaning supply bottles
plastic
takeout containers
NO Styrofoam
plastic bags and film
Stuff all your plastic bags into one before tossing them in the recycle cart.
Loose plastic bags can drift into the air during transport, and they also jam the recycling machines.
Bundling is better.
milk and juice jugs
foil takeout containers, foil trays
aluminum foil balls
steel cans
coffee, soup, vegetables, pet food, etc.
aluminum cans
beer, soda, etc.
ORGANICS CART
ORGANICS CART
These items are turned into nutrient-rich compost and mulch.
food
including meat, vegetables, bones and leftovers
Fruits, vegetables
oily or food crusted
cardboard
TIP: tear off the greasy
parts and recycle the rest
greasy paper
shredded paper
napkins and tissues
paper towels
disposable coffee cups
grass clippings
garden trimmings
plants, flowers, leaves, brush
branches under 3" in diameter and 3' in length.
chopsticks
popsicle sticks
NO CURBSIDE DISPOSAL
NO CURBSIDE DISPOSAL
These items are considered hazardous and can't be disposed of curbside. To order free pickup call 800-714-1195 or fill out the Pickup Request Form.
household batteries
Order free pickup:
Call 1-800-714-1195 or fill out the Pickup Request Form.
Jiffy Lube
S.A.F.E. Centers
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Did you know you can schedule home collection for these items?
Use caution when disposing of broken fluorescent
light bulbs...
Household Chemicals
products with corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients
Order free pickup:
Call 1-800-714-1195 or fill out the Pickup Request Form.
Medication
Order free pickup:
Call 1-800-714-1195 or fill out a Pickup Request Form online.
This medication drop-box is open 24/7.
TRASH CART
TRASH CART
This is the stuff that goes into landfills and remains there for generations. Reduce or reuse these items whenever possible.
polystyrene & styrofoam
takeout containers, cups, plates, packing peanuts, coolers
Drop-off packing peanuts for reuse at local shipping stores like UPS.
opaque plastic cups
(like Solo®)
fast food cups and straws
plastic utensils
all biodegradable and compostable plastics,
utensils, plates, bags
VHS tapes
diapers
disposable, compostable, and biodegradable
bubble wrap
Don't treat your old clothes like trash...
Santa Monica's partner
USAgain accepts used clothing and shoes in any condition.
Enter your zip code for the dropbox nearest you.
potato chip bags, candy bar wrappers, coffee bags, etc. with plastic on the outside and foil on the inside.
foil drink pouches and straws
garden hoses
animal waste
pet food bags
incandescent light bulbs
(fluorescent light bulbs cannot be disposed of curbside, please see orange section below).
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