SLO County IWMA Garbage Guide: What Can I NOT Recycle or Compost?

Alternative ways to recycle

Compostable Cups, Plates & Utensils

Diapers

Drink Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Egg Cartons (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Foam Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Alternative ways to recycle

Frozen Food Bags

Hard Plastic Clamshell Packaging

Laundry Baskets

Legos

Alternative ways to recycle

Lunchables Packaging

Motor Oil Containers (Empty)

Packing Peanuts

Plastic #3 (PVC)

Plastic #4 (LDPE)

Plastic #5 (Polypropylene)

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic #7 (Miscellaneous)

Plastic Caps

Plastic Cups

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Eggs

Plastic Food Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Furniture

Plastic Lids

Plastic Tablecloths

Plastic Toys

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Utensils

Plastic Wrap

Rigid Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Straws

Takeout Containers (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Tarps

Alternative ways to recycle

VHS Tapes

Alternative ways to recycle

Vinyl Records

Water Filters

Alternative ways to recycle

E-Cigarettes

Small Appliances

Alternative ways to recycle

Watches

Alternative ways to recycle

Light Bulbs (Halogen)

Light Bulbs (Incandescent)

Cigarettes & Packs

Milk & Juice Cartons

Paper Cups

Paper Mache

Paper Towels

Parchment Paper

Photographs

Alternative ways to recycle

Shredded Paper

Tissue Paper

Wax Paper

Waxed Cardboard

Alternative ways to recycle

Wrapping Paper

Coat Hangers (Wire)

Cookware

Keys

Alternative ways to recycle

Paint Cans (Empty)

Tools

Utensils

Broken Glass

Pyrex

Textiles

Bedding

Clothing & Textiles

Alternative ways to recycle

Pillows & Cushions

Alternative ways to recycle

Shoes

Alternative ways to recycle

Coat Hangers (Wood)

Pencils

Crayons

Alternative ways to recycle

Musical Instruments

Alternative ways to recycle

Paper Mache

Pencils

Pens & Markers

Alternative ways to recycle

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Motor Oil Containers (Empty)

Windshield Wipers

Contact Lenses

Alternative ways to recycle

Cosmetics

Alternative ways to recycle

Cotton Swabs

Hair

Alternative ways to recycle

Soap

Alternative ways to recycle

Toothbrushes

Alternative ways to recycle

Toothpaste Tubes

Alternative ways to recycle

Air Filters

Cleaning Products

Rubber Gloves

Shoe Polish

Soap

Alternative ways to recycle

Vacuum Cleaner Bags

Wipes

Air Filters

Paint Cans (Empty)

Tools

Candy Wrappers

Coffee Bags

Coffee Pods & Capsules

Alternative ways to recycle

Corks

Alternative ways to recycle

Drink Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Egg Cartons (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Energy Bar Wrappers

Alternative ways to recycle

Frozen Food Bags

Frozen Food Boxes

Hard Plastic Clamshell Packaging

Juice Boxes

Lunchables Packaging

Meat Packaging

Mesh Bags

Milk & Juice Cartons

Paper Cups

Plastic #3 (PVC)

Plastic #4 (LDPE)

Plastic #5 (Polypropylene)

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic #7 (Miscellaneous)

Plastic Caps

Plastic Food Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Lids

Popcorn Bags

Potato Chip & Snack Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Rigid Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Takeout Containers (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Waxed Cardboard

Alternative ways to recycle

Blister Packs (Pills, Gum)

Foam Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Alternative ways to recycle

Hard Plastic Clamshell Packaging

Packing Peanuts

Padded Envelopes

Plastic #3 (PVC)

Plastic #4 (LDPE)

Plastic #5 (Polypropylene)

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic #7 (Miscellaneous)

Plastic Caps

Screw Caps

Silica Packets

Party Decorations

Plastic Eggs

Tinsel

Tissue Paper

Wrapping Paper

Artificial Flowers

Bedding

Candles

Clothing & Textiles

Alternative ways to recycle

Photographs

Alternative ways to recycle

Pillows & Cushions

Alternative ways to recycle

Straw

Trophies & Medals

Alternative ways to recycle

Candy Wrappers

Crayons

Alternative ways to recycle

Diapers

Drink Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Juice Boxes

Legos

Alternative ways to recycle

Lunchables Packaging

Musical Instruments

Alternative ways to recycle

Paper Cups

Paper Mache

Pencils

Pens & Markers

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Cups

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Furniture

Plastic Toys

Alternative ways to recycle

Straws

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Trophies & Medals

Alternative ways to recycle

Compostable Cups, Plates & Utensils

Cookware

Corks

Alternative ways to recycle

Dishes and Ceramics

Ice Packs

Alternative ways to recycle

Paper Towels

Parchment Paper

Plastic Cups

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Utensils

Plastic Wrap

Pyrex

Reusable Shopping Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Straws

Utensils

Water Filters

Alternative ways to recycle

Wax Paper

Blister Packs (Pills, Gum)

Contact Lenses

Alternative ways to recycle

Eyeglasses

Latex Gloves

Alternative ways to recycle

Binders

Padded Envelopes

Pencils

Pens & Markers

Alternative ways to recycle

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Bike Inner Tubes

Alternative ways to recycle

Binoculars

Alternative ways to recycle

Bungee Cords

Campaign Signs

Charcoal & Ash

Garden Hoses

Golf Balls

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Furniture

Shoes

Alternative ways to recycle

Tarps

Alternative ways to recycle

Umbrellas

Kitty Litter

Pet Food Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Garbage Bin

Plastic

Electronics

Bulbs & Batteries

Paper

Metal

Glass

Textiles

Wood

Arts & Crafts

Automotive

Bathroom

Cleaning

Construction

Food Packaging

General Packaging