Residential Recycling Program

Recycling is more important today than it has ever been before. In order to keep our communities safe and clean, we all must pitch in to help recycle and reuse as much as possible.

We provide a convenient, single stream curbside recycling collection program which eliminates the need to sort recyclables. This service is free to all residential customers with their regular garbage collection.

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Acceptable Recycling Materials Only place recyclable materials into your blue container! Please empty and rinse all food and beverage containers.
Glass All colors of beverage and food containers Beverage bottles (beer, juice, soda) Mayonnaise jars Spaghetti sauce jars Metal Rinsed food and beverage cans (aluminum, steel, and tin) Empty aerosol cans Loose lids from jars Plastic Narrow-neck plastic containers marked #1 - #7 and Wide mouth plastics #2 through #5 Detergent and shampoo containers Milk and orange juice jugs Water bottles Yogurt, margarine and butter tubs Batteries Recycle household batteries by sealing them in a clear plastic bag and placing them ON TOP of your recycling cart.	Paper Most clean and dry household paper: Cardboard (flattened and broken down) Computer, copy and fax paper Envelopes File folders Food boxes (cereal, crackers, remove liners) Glossy paper Junk mail Magazines, catalogs and phone books Newspaper Paper bags Paper egg cartons Paperback & phone books Shredded paper (to help reduce litter, please place shredded paper in paper bags before placing in cart) Soft-cover and hard-cover books

Unacceptable Recycling Materials Please do not place the following un-recyclable materials into your blue container!
Construction Debris Concrete, rocks, dirt Electronic / Universal Waste Televisions, computers, cell phones, batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, mercury switches Green Waste Grass, leaves, tree and bush cuttings	Household Hazardous Waste Paints, solvents, cooking oil, motor oil, cleaners, corrosives, fuel tanks - propane tanks Un-Recyclable Glass, Metal, Paper and Plastic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way for me to bring my recycling cart to the curb?
The best way to wheel your recycling cart to the curb is to tilt the cart back before rolling it. Firmly grip the lid handle, place your foot on the metal bar at the base of the cart and then tilt the cart back towards you. This will allow you to easily wheel the cart to the curb.

I recycle a lot of cardboard.
Will it fit inside the recycling cart? The 64-gallon recycling cart can accommodate cardboard, however, we recommend that you breakdown or flatten the cardboard to maximize space. Excess cardboard that doesn't fit inside the recycling cart needs to be bundled and tied, so it does not blow away and litter the streets. Place extra bundles alongside the recycling cart for service.

Can I put Styrofoam and packing peanuts in my new cart for recycling?
No, Styrofoam, packing materials and plastic bags are NOT RECYCLABLE in the Single Stream Recycling Program. Please refer to the single stream recycling announcement on the home page for a detailed list of acceptable materials.

I have more recyclables than will fit in my cart. What should I do?
For those households with large families or who regularly recycle more than 64-gallons each week, Recology San Bruno can provide you with a 96-gallon recycling cart at no extra charge.

If you have other questions or need more information, please contact us!