Santa Cruz Garbage Guide: What Can I NOT Recycle or Compost?

Alternative ways to recycle

Cassette Tapes

Alternative ways to recycle

CDs and DVDs

Cereal Bags & Box Liners

Coffee Pods & Capsules

Alternative ways to recycle

Confetti

Corks (Plastic)

Alternative ways to recycle

Credit Cards and Gift Cards

Alternative ways to recycle

Diapers

Disinfecting Wipes

Drink Pouches

Dryer Sheets and Lint

Egg Cartons (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Egg Cartons (Plastic)

Face Masks

Alternative ways to recycle

Foam Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Alternative ways to recycle

Frozen Food Bags

Frozen Food Trays

Glow Sticks

Hard Plastic Clamshell Packaging

Ice Cream Cartons

Irrigation Tubing

Alternative ways to recycle

LEGO Bricks

Alternative ways to recycle

Lunchables Packaging

Mesh Bags

Motor Oil Containers (Empty)

Alternative ways to recycle

Packing Peanuts

Alternative ways to recycle

Phone Cases

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic / Tyvek Envelopes (Non-Padded)

Plastic #3 (PVC)

Plastic #4 (LDPE)

Plastic #7 (Other)

Plastic Cups

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Eggs

Plastic Food Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Lids

Plastic Plates

Plastic Salad Bags

Plastic Tablecloths

Plastic Utensils

Pool Covers

Pool Noodles

Potato Chip & Snack Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Produce Baskets

Rigid Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Roll-On Deodorant

Alternative ways to recycle

Silicone Products

Alternative ways to recycle

Sponges

Stick Deodorant (Non Roll-On)

Alternative ways to recycle

Straws

String & Twine

Alternative ways to recycle

Suitcases

Takeout Containers (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Takeout Containers (Plastic)

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Tarps

Alternative ways to recycle

Tetra-Pak Cartons

VHS Tapes

Alternative ways to recycle

Vinyl Records

Water Filters

Alternative ways to recycle

Zip Ties

Watches

Alternative ways to recycle

Cigarettes & Packs

Alternative ways to recycle

Coffee Filters

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

Pizza Boxes

Alternative ways to recycle

Popcorn Bags

Shredded Paper

Soiled Paper

Stickers

Takeout Container (Wax or Plastic-Lined Paperboard)

Takeout Containers (Cardboard)

Tea Bags (Paper)

Tissue Paper

Tissues and Toilet Paper

Wax Paper

Waxed Cardboard

Alternative ways to recycle

Broken Glass

Glassware

Light Bulbs (Halogen)

Alternative ways to recycle

Light Bulbs (Incandescent)

Alternative ways to recycle

Pyrex

Coat Hangers (Wire)

Gardening Tools

Gas Leaf Blowers

Keys

Alternative ways to recycle

Paint Cans (Empty)

Razor Blades

Alternative ways to recycle

Screw Caps

Alternative ways to recycle

Utensils

Textiles

Animal Recovery Collars and Cones

Bedding

Face Masks

Alternative ways to recycle

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

Animal Waste

Compostable Cups, Plates and Utensils

Kitty Litter

Palm Fronds

Paper Napkins

Paper Towels

Straw

Tissue Paper

Coat Hangers (Wood)

Fiberboard

Matches

Pencils

Light Bulbs (Halogen)

Alternative ways to recycle

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

String & Twine

Alternative ways to recycle

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Yarn

Motor Oil Containers (Empty)

Alternative ways to recycle

Windshield Wipers

Bed Pads

Brushes and Combs

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

Disinfecting Wipes

Dryer Sheets and Lint

Liquid Soap

Alternative ways to recycle

Paper Towels

Rubber Gloves

Sponges

Vacuum Cleaner Bags

Wipes

Acrylic Glass

Air Filters

Hard Hats

Paint Brushes and Rollers

Paint Cans (Empty)

Matches

String & Twine

Alternative ways to recycle

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

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

Ice Cream Cartons

Juice Boxes

Lunchables Packaging

Meat Packaging

Mesh Bags

Milk & Juice Cartons

Nut Cans

Paper Cups

Pizza Boxes

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic #3 (PVC)

Plastic #4 (LDPE)

Plastic #7 (Other)

Plastic Food Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Lids

Plastic Salad Bags

Popcorn Bags

Potato Chip & Snack Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Produce Baskets

Rigid Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Screw Caps

Alternative ways to recycle

Soiled Paper

Straws

Takeout Container (Wax or Plastic-Lined Paperboard)

Takeout Containers (Cardboard)

Takeout Containers (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Takeout Containers (Plastic)

Tea Bags (Paper)

Tetra-Pak Cartons

Waxed Cardboard

Alternative ways to recycle

Blister Packs (Pills, Gum)

Foam Packaging

Foam Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Alternative ways to recycle

Hard Plastic Clamshell Packaging

Packing Peanuts

Alternative ways to recycle

Padded Envelopes (Paper)

Plastic / Tyvek Envelopes (Non-Padded)

Plastic #3 (PVC)

Plastic #4 (LDPE)

Plastic #7 (Other)

Silica Packets

Stickers

String & Twine

Alternative ways to recycle

Zip Ties

Balloons

Confetti

Glow Sticks

Party Favors and Decorations

Plastic Eggs

Plastic Plates

Silly String

Suitcases

Tinsel

Tissue Paper

Artificial Flowers

Bedding

Candles

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

Diapers

Drink Pouches

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 Cups

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

Coffee Filters

Cooking Oil & Grease

Dishes and Ceramics

Disinfecting Wipes

Glassware

Ice Packs

Alternative ways to recycle

Matches

Paper Napkins

Paper Towels

Parchment Paper

Plastic Cups

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Plates

Plastic Tablecloths

Plastic Utensils

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

Acrylic Glass

Blister Packs (Pills, Gum)

Disinfecting Wipes

Eyeglasses

Face Masks

Alternative ways to recycle

Latex Gloves

Alternative ways to recycle

Vitamins

Alternative ways to recycle

Binders

Credit Cards and Gift Cards

Alternative ways to recycle

Disinfecting Wipes

Padded Envelopes (Paper)

Pencils

Pens & Markers

Rubber Bands

Shredded Paper

Stickers

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Animal Waste

Artificial Turf

Bicycle Helmets

Bike Inner Tubes

Alternative ways to recycle

Binoculars

Alternative ways to recycle

Bungee Cords

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

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

String & Twine

Alternative ways to recycle

Succulents, Yucca, and Cacti

Suitcases

Tarps

Alternative ways to recycle

Umbrellas

Wetsuits

Alternative ways to recycle

Animal Recovery Collars and Cones

Animal Waste

Kitty Litter

Pet Food

Pet Food Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Put in Garbage

Plastic

Electronics

Paper

Glass

Metal

Textiles

Organics

Wood

Light Bulbs

Arts & Crafts