Garbage

What Goes in My Trash?

Few things, once they are used, are actually trash. Among such things are non-recyclable plastics and other complex materials that were not designed to be recycled.

Recology San Mateo Garbage Poster
  1. Accepted Trash Materials
  2. Unaccepted Trash Materials
  • Cat litter and animal feces (bagged)
  • Ceramic dishware or glassware
  • Cigarette Butts (extinguished - run under water prior to disposal)
  • Dental floss
  • Diapers
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Foil-backed or plastic-backed paper
  • Glass mirrors and windows
  • Juice or soy milk type boxes with foil liner
  • Mylar (shiny metal) bags (potato chips, candy bars, balloons, etc.)
  • Pens and pencils
  • Plastic bags, wrappers and film (not labeled "Compostable")
  • Plastic items mixed with metal, fabric or rubber
  • Plastic labeled "Biodegradable" only
  • Rubber bands
  • Six-pack ring holder - please cut up
  • Sponges
  • Styrofoam
  • Twist Ties
  • Wood - small pieces of plywood, press board, and painted or stained wood