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

Alternative ways to recycle

Diaper Packaging

Diapers

Drink Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Dry Cleaning Bags

Egg Cartons (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Egg Cartons (Plastic)

Foam Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Alternative ways to recycle

Frozen Food Bags

Frozen Food Trays

Hard Plastic Clamshell Packaging

Laundry Baskets

Legos

Alternative ways to recycle

Lunchables Packaging

Motor Oil Containers (Empty)

Newspaper Bags

Packing Peanuts

Pallet or Stretch Wrap

Plastic #3 (PVC)

Plastic #4 (LDPE)

Plastic #5 (Polypropylene)

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic #7 (Other)

Plastic Air Pillows

Plastic Bags

Plastic Caps

Plastic Cups

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Eggs

Plastic Food Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Food Storage Containers

Plastic Furniture

Plastic Lids

Plastic Tablecloths

Plastic Toys

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Utensils

Plastic Wrap

Produce Bags

Rigid Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Roll-On Deodorant

Alternative ways to recycle

Straws

Takeout Containers (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Takeout Containers (Plastic)

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Tarps

Alternative ways to recycle

Toilet Paper Wrap

Tyvek / Express-Mail Envelopes

VHS Tapes

Alternative ways to recycle

Vinyl Records

Water Filters

Alternative ways to recycle

Yogurt Cups

Alternative ways to recycle

Ziploc Bags

Christmas Lights

Alternative ways to recycle

E-Cigarettes

Small Appliances

Watches

Alternative ways to recycle

Cigarettes & Packs

Milk & Juice Cartons

Paper Cups

Paper Mache

Paper Napkins

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

Glassware

Light Bulbs (Halogen)

Light Bulbs (Incandescent)

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

Roll-On Deodorant

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

Bread Bags

Bubble Wrap

Candy Wrappers

Cereal Bags & Box Liners

Coffee Bags

Coffee Pods & Capsules

Alternative ways to recycle

Compostable Cups, Plates & Utensils

Corks

Alternative ways to recycle

Drink Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Egg Cartons (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Egg Cartons (Plastic)

Energy Bar Wrappers

Alternative ways to recycle

Frozen Food Bags

Frozen Food Boxes

Frozen Food Trays

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 (Other)

Plastic Caps

Plastic Food Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Food Storage Containers

Plastic Lids

Popcorn Bags

Potato Chip & Snack Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Rigid Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Takeout Containers (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Takeout Containers (Plastic)

Waxed Cardboard

Alternative ways to recycle

Yogurt Cups

Alternative ways to recycle

Blister Packs (Pills, Gum)

Bubble Wrap

Case Wrap

Diaper Packaging

Dry Cleaning Bags

Foam Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Alternative ways to recycle

Hard Plastic Clamshell Packaging

Packing Peanuts

Padded Envelopes

Pallet or Stretch Wrap

Plastic #3 (PVC)

Plastic #4 (LDPE)

Plastic #5 (Polypropylene)

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic #7 (Other)

Plastic Air Pillows

Plastic Caps

Screw Caps

Silica Packets

Toilet Paper Wrap

Tyvek / Express-Mail Envelopes

Christmas Lights

Alternative ways to recycle

Party Favors & 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

Diaper Packaging

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 Toys

Alternative ways to recycle

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Trophies & Medals

Alternative ways to recycle

Cookware

Corks

Alternative ways to recycle

Dishes and Ceramics

Glassware

Ice Packs

Alternative ways to recycle

Paper Napkins

Paper Towels

Parchment Paper

Plastic Cups

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Utensils

Plastic Wrap

Produce Bags

Pyrex

Reusable Shopping Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Utensils

Water Filters

Alternative ways to recycle

Wax Paper

Ziploc Bags

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

Shoes

Alternative ways to recycle

Tarps

Alternative ways to recycle

Umbrellas

Kitty Litter

Pet Food Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Garbage Bin

Plastic

Electronics

Paper

Metal

Glass

Textiles

Wood

Arts & Crafts

Automotive

Bathroom

Cleaning

Construction

Food Packaging