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

Alternative ways to recycle

Case Wrap

Cassette Tapes

Alternative ways to recycle

CDs and DVDs

Alternative ways to recycle

Cereal Bags & Box Liners

Coat Hangers (Plastic)

Coffee Pods & Capsules

Alternative ways to recycle

Confetti

Corks (Plastic)

Alternative ways to recycle

Credit Cards and Gift Cards

Alternative ways to recycle

Diaper Packaging

Diapers

Disinfecting Wipes

Drink Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Dry Cleaning Bags

Dryer Sheets and Lint

Egg Cartons (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Face Masks

Alternative ways to recycle

Foam Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Frozen Food Bags

Frozen Food Trays

Glow Sticks

Ice Cream Cartons

Irrigation Tubing

Alternative ways to recycle

Laundry Baskets

LEGO Bricks

Alternative ways to recycle

Lunchables Packaging

Mesh Bags

Newspaper Bags

Packing Peanuts

Pallet or Stretch Wrap

Pet Supplies

Phone Cases

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic / Tyvek Envelopes (Non-Padded)

Plastic #3 (PVC)

Plastic #4 (LDPE)

Plastic #7 (Other)

Plastic Air Pillows

Plastic Bags

Plastic Caps

Plastic Eggs

Plastic Food Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Furniture

Plastic Lids

Plastic Plates

Plastic Salad Bags

Plastic Tablecloths

Plastic Toys

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Utensils

Plastic Wrap

Pool Covers

Pool Noodles

Potato Chip & Snack Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Produce Bags

Produce Baskets

Roll-On Deodorant

Alternative ways to recycle

Silicone Products

Alternative ways to recycle

Sponges

Stick Deodorant (Non Roll-On)

Alternative ways to recycle

Straws

Suitcases

Takeout Containers (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Tarps

Alternative ways to recycle

Tetra-Pak Cartons

Toilet Paper Wrap

VHS Tapes

Alternative ways to recycle

Vinyl Records

Water Filters

Alternative ways to recycle

Zip Ties

Ziploc Bags

Christmas Lights

Alternative ways to recycle

Watches

Alternative ways to recycle

Cigarettes & Packs

Ice Cream Cartons

Milk & Juice Cartons

Padded Envelopes (Paper)

Paper Cups

Paper Mache

Paper Napkins

Paper Receipts

Paper Towels

Parchment Paper

Photographs

Alternative ways to recycle

Popcorn Bags

Soiled Paper

Stickers

Takeout Container (Wax or Plastic-Lined Paperboard)

Tissue Paper

Tissues and Toilet Paper

Wax Paper

Waxed Cardboard

Alternative ways to recycle

Wrapping Paper

Coat Hangers (Wire)

Cookware

Gardening Tools

Gas Leaf Blowers

Keys

Alternative ways to recycle

Paint Cans (Empty)

Pet Supplies

Razor Blades

Alternative ways to recycle

Screw Caps

Alternative ways to recycle

Tire Chains

Alternative ways to recycle

Tools

Utensils

Glassware

Insulation (Loose-Fill Fiberglass)

Light Bulbs (Incandescent)

Alternative ways to recycle

Pyrex

Textiles

Animal Recovery Collars and Cones

Bedding

Clothing and Textiles

Alternative ways to recycle

Face Masks

Alternative ways to recycle

Pet Supplies

Pillows & Cushions

Alternative ways to recycle

Reusable Shopping Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Shoes

Alternative ways to recycle

Suitcases

Wetsuits

Alternative ways to recycle

Yarn

Coat Hangers (Wood)

Fiberboard

Pencils

Compostable Cups, Plates and Utensils

Kitty Litter

Palm Fronds

Paper Napkins

Paper Towels

Straw

Tissue Paper

Wreaths

Light Bulbs (Incandescent)

Alternative ways to recycle

Acrylic Glass

Crayons

Alternative ways to recycle

Musical Instruments

Alternative ways to recycle

Paint Brushes and Rollers

Paper Mache

Pencils

Pens & Markers

Rubber Bands

Stickers

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Yarn

Tire Chains

Alternative ways to recycle

Windshield Wipers

Bed Pads

Brushes and Combs

Contact Lenses

Alternative ways to recycle

Cosmetics

Alternative ways to recycle

Cotton Swabs

Dental Floss

Alternative ways to recycle

Disinfecting Wipes

Hair

Alternative ways to recycle

Liquid Soap

Alternative ways to recycle

Menstrual Products

Razor Blades

Alternative ways to recycle

Roll-On Deodorant

Alternative ways to recycle

Stick Deodorant (Non Roll-On)

Alternative ways to recycle

Tissues and Toilet Paper

Toothbrushes

Alternative ways to recycle

Toothpaste Tubes

Alternative ways to recycle

Acrylic Glass

Air Filters

Cleaning Products

Disinfecting Wipes

Dryer Sheets and Lint

Laundry Baskets

Liquid Soap

Alternative ways to recycle

Paper Towels

Rubber Gloves

Shoe Polish

Sponges

Vacuum Cleaner Bags

Wipes

Acrylic Glass

Air Filters

Hard Hats

Insulation (Loose-Fill Fiberglass)

Paint Brushes and Rollers

Paint Cans (Empty)

Tools

Bread Bags

Bubble Wrap

Candy Wrappers

Alternative ways to recycle

Cereal Bags & Box Liners

Coffee Bags

Coffee Pods & Capsules

Alternative ways to recycle

Compostable Cups, Plates and Utensils

Corks (Plastic)

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

Frozen Food Trays

Ice Cream Cartons

Juice Boxes

Lunchables Packaging

Meat Packaging

Mesh Bags

Milk & Juice Cartons

Nut Cans

Paper Cups

Plastic #3 (PVC)

Plastic #4 (LDPE)

Plastic #7 (Other)

Plastic Caps

Plastic Food Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Lids

Plastic Salad Bags

Popcorn Bags

Potato Chip & Snack Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Produce Baskets

Screw Caps

Alternative ways to recycle

Soiled Paper

Straws

Takeout Container (Wax or Plastic-Lined Paperboard)

Takeout Containers (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Tetra-Pak Cartons

Waxed Cardboard

Alternative ways to recycle

Blister Packs (Pills, Gum)

Bubble Wrap

Case Wrap

Diaper Packaging

Dry Cleaning Bags

Foam Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Packing Peanuts

Padded Envelopes (Paper)

Pallet or Stretch Wrap

Plastic / Tyvek Envelopes (Non-Padded)

Plastic #3 (PVC)

Plastic #4 (LDPE)

Plastic #7 (Other)

Plastic Air Pillows

Plastic Caps

Silica Packets

Stickers

Toilet Paper Wrap

Zip Ties

Balloons

Christmas Lights

Alternative ways to recycle

Confetti

Glow Sticks

Party Favors and Decorations

Plastic Eggs

Plastic Plates

Silly String

Suitcases

Tinsel

Tissue Paper

Wrapping Paper

Wreaths

Artificial Flowers

Bedding

Candles

Clothing and Textiles

Alternative ways to recycle

Photographs

Alternative ways to recycle

Pillows & Cushions

Alternative ways to recycle

Plant Pots and Planters

Straw

Trophies & Medals

Alternative ways to recycle

Baby Items

Alternative ways to recycle

Balloons

Candy Wrappers

Alternative ways to recycle

Crayons

Alternative ways to recycle

Diaper Packaging

Diapers

Drink Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Glow Sticks

Juice Boxes

LEGO Bricks

Alternative ways to recycle

Lunchables Packaging

Musical Instruments

Alternative ways to recycle

Paper Cups

Paper Mache

Pencils

Pens & Markers

Plastic Toys

Alternative ways to recycle

Pool Covers

Pool Noodles

Silly String

Sports Equipment

Alternative ways to recycle

Stickers

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Trophies & Medals

Alternative ways to recycle

Cookware

Dishes and Ceramics

Disinfecting Wipes

Glassware

Ice Packs

Alternative ways to recycle

Paper Napkins

Paper Towels

Parchment Paper

Plastic Plates

Plastic Tablecloths

Plastic Utensils

Plastic Wrap

Produce Bags

Pyrex

Reusable Shopping Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Silicone Products

Alternative ways to recycle

Sponges

Takeout Container (Wax or Plastic-Lined Paperboard)

Utensils

Water Filters

Alternative ways to recycle

Wax Paper

Ziploc Bags

Acrylic Glass

Blister Packs (Pills, Gum)

Contact Lenses

Alternative ways to recycle

Disinfecting Wipes

Eyeglasses

Face Masks

Alternative ways to recycle

Latex Gloves

Alternative ways to recycle

X-Rays

Alternative ways to recycle

Binders

Credit Cards and Gift Cards

Alternative ways to recycle

Disinfecting Wipes

Padded Envelopes (Paper)

Pencils

Pens & Markers

Rubber Bands

Stickers

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Bicycle Helmets

Bike Inner Tubes

Alternative ways to recycle

Binoculars

Alternative ways to recycle

Bungee Cords

Campaign Signs

Charcoal and Ash

Fiberboard

Garden Hoses

Gardening Tools

Gas Leaf Blowers

Golf Balls

Alternative ways to recycle

Irrigation Tubing

Alternative ways to recycle

Palm Fronds

Pet Supplies

Plastic Tablecloths

Poison Oak, Ivy or Sumac

Pool Covers

Pool Noodles

Razor Blades

Alternative ways to recycle

Shoes

Alternative ways to recycle

Sports Equipment

Alternative ways to recycle

Suitcases

Tarps

Alternative ways to recycle

Umbrellas

Wetsuits

Alternative ways to recycle

Animal Recovery Collars and Cones

Kitty Litter

Pet Food Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Garbage Bin

Plastic

Electronics

Paper

Metal

Glass

Textiles

Wood

Organics