Recyclable Items
We are pleased to report that the list of recyclable items continues to grow.
Recyclable Items
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Aerosol cans (completely empty)
Aluminum foil, clean
Brochures
Computer paper
Food cans
Glass cosmetic bottles
Laundry bottles (remove caps and lids)
Magazines
Paper
Phone books
Plastics*
Plastic bags (all types)
Plastic toys
Tissue boxes
Wrapping paper
Aluminum cans
Beverage cans
Cardboard cereal boxes (plastic lining OK)
Coupons
Glass bottles and jars
Junk mail
Ledger paper
Newspaper
Paper tubes
Pizza boxes (clean)
Tin cans
Used envelopes
Egg cartons
Glass (unbroken)
Non-Recyclable Items
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Milk/juice cartons
Food boxes (non-cardboard)
Food waste
Greenwaste
E-waste (computers, monitors, cell phones)
Household hazardous waste (oil, paint,
batteries)
Tires
Compact flourescent bulbs (CFL's)
Disposable diapers
Dirt/cement/rock
Animal waste
Animal waste bags
Cat litter
Paper towels
Napkins
Tissue
Waxed paper
Carbon paper
Styrofoam
Carpet
Flooring
Mirrors
Toothpaste tubes
Dishes
Ceramic pottery, mugs, dishes
Old clothes/shoes
Rags/sponges
Soiled paper plates
Cigarette butts
Window glass
*Tips for Recycling Plastics
Until recently in Ventura County, recyclable plastic was limited to "narrow-necked" containers with a #1 or
#2 on the bottom. Thankfully, these restrictions have eased, and county residents and businesses can
now recycle a larger assortment of plastics. Here is a list of plastics you can recycle:
#1 PETE: Sport water, soft drink, mouthwash, ketchup, and salad dressing bottles;
peanut butter containers; food trays.
#2 HDPE: Milk, juice, cosmetic, shampoo, dish and laundry containers, yogurt and
margarine tubs.
#3 PVC: Pipes, clear food and non-food packaging, detergent, and cleanser bottles.
#4 LDPE: Squeezable bottles such as honey and mustard.
#5 PP: Straws, lids and empty medicine bottles.
#6 PS: Compact disk cases, clean plates, cutlery.
#7 Other Plastic: Three- and five-gallon reusable water bottles, syrup bottles.