Recyclable Items

We are pleased to report that the list of recyclable items continues to grow.

Recyclable Items
  • 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)
  • Tissue boxes
  • Wrapping paper
  • Aluminum cans
  • Beverage cans
  • Cardboard cereal boxes (remove lining)
  • 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
  • Animal waste
  • Carpet
  • Cigarette butts
  • Dirt/cement/rock
  • Flooring
  • Food boxes (non-cardboard)
  • Mirrors
  • Plastic toys
  • Toothpaste tubes
  • Waxed paper
  • Carbon paper
  • Cat litter
  • Dishes
  • Disposable diapers
  • Food waste
  • Old clothes/shoes
  • Rags/sponges
  • Soiled paper plates
  • 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.


Motor Oil
Pour used oil into a clean, leak-proof, plastic container with a lid; make sure lid is tight. (Use an empty milk or juice jug.) Please do not use containers larger than one gallon. Don't contaminate motor oil with other fluids. Never put motor oil in the garbage; never pour it on the ground or down storm drains.

For information on where to recycle used oil, please visit the following websites: www.ciwmb.ca.gov
www.wasteless.org


Appliances
Waste Management / G. I. Industries offers curbside bulky item pick-up in several communities. Please call our customer service department at (805) 522-9400, to see if your city has a curbside bulky item pick-up. We also have several clean-up days throughout the year in various cities.

You can also visit the Ventura County Integrated Waste Management Division’s website to find out which facilities accept appliances for recycling.