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
cartons
milk, juice, broth, soy, wine, juice boxes, etc.
fliers, letters, printer paper, holiday cards, envelopes, postcards
phone books, paperback books
magazines
hardback books
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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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products with corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients
Order free pickup:
Call 1-800-714-1195 or fill out the Pickup Request Form.
Order free pickup:
Call 1-800-714-1195 or fill out a Pickup Request Form online.
This medication drop-box is open 24/7.
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
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
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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