Stockton Garbage Guide: What Can I NOT Recycle or Compost?

Alternative ways to recycle

CDs & DVDs

Alternative ways to recycle

Cereal Bags & Box Liners

Alternative ways to recycle

Coat Hangers (Plastic)

Coffee Pods & Capsules

Alternative ways to recycle

Diaper Packaging

Diapers

Drink Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Egg Cartons (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Foam Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Alternative ways to recycle

Frozen Food Bags

Frozen Food Trays

Hard Plastic Clamshell Packaging

Laundry Baskets

Legos

Alternative ways to recycle

Lunchables Packaging

Packing Peanuts

Alternative ways to recycle

Pallet or Stretch Wrap

Plastic Air Pillows

Plastic Bags

Plastic Caps

Plastic Eggs

Plastic Food Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Furniture

Plastic Lids

Plastic Tablecloths

Plastic Toys

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Utensils

Plastic Wrap

Roll-On Deodorant

Alternative ways to recycle

Straws

Takeout Containers (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Takeout Containers (Plastic)

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Tarps

Alternative ways to recycle

Tyvek / Express-Mail Envelopes

Vinyl Records

Water Filters

Alternative ways to recycle

Books

Boxed Wine

Cigarettes & Packs

Alternative ways to recycle

Coffee Filters

Gift Bags

Milk & Juice Cartons

Paper Cups

Paper Mache

Paper Napkins

Paper Towels

Parchment Paper

Photographs

Alternative ways to recycle

Pizza Boxes

Shredded Paper

Takeout Containers (Cardboard)

Tissue Boxes

Tissue Paper

Wax Paper

Waxed Cardboard

Alternative ways to recycle

Wrapping Paper

Beer Bottle Caps

Coat Hangers (Wire)

Cookware

Alternative ways to recycle

Paint Cans (Empty)

Takeout Containers (Aluminum)

Tools

Utensils

Broken Glass

Glassware

Light Bulbs (Halogen)

Light Bulbs (Incandescent)

Mirrors

Pyrex

Textiles

Bedding

Clothing & Textiles

Alternative ways to recycle

Pillows & Cushions

Alternative ways to recycle

Shoes

Alternative ways to recycle

Chopsticks

Coat Hangers (Wood)

Pencils

Crayons

Alternative ways to recycle

Paper Mache

Pencils

Pens & Markers

Alternative ways to recycle

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Windshield Wipers

Contact Lenses

Alternative ways to recycle

Cosmetics

Alternative ways to recycle

Cotton Swabs

Hair

Alternative ways to recycle

Roll-On Deodorant

Alternative ways to recycle

Soap

Alternative ways to recycle

Tissue Boxes

Toothbrushes

Alternative ways to recycle

Toothpaste Tubes

Alternative ways to recycle

Air Filters

Rubber Gloves

Soap

Alternative ways to recycle

Vacuum Cleaner Bags

Wipes

Air Filters

Carpet Padding

Alternative ways to recycle

Paint Cans (Empty)

Tools

Beer Bottle Caps

Boxed Wine

Bread Bags

Candy Wrappers

Cereal Bags & Box Liners

Alternative ways to recycle

Coffee Bags

Coffee Pods & Capsules

Alternative ways to recycle

Compostable Cups, Plates & Utensils

Corks

Alternative ways to recycle

Drink Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Egg Cartons (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Energy Bar Wrappers

Alternative ways to recycle

Frozen Food Bags

Frozen Food Boxes

Frozen Food Trays

Hard Plastic Clamshell Packaging

Juice Boxes

Lunchables Packaging

Meat Packaging

Mesh Bags

Milk & Juice Cartons

Paper Cups

Pizza Boxes

Plastic Caps

Plastic Food Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Lids

Popcorn Bags

Potato Chip & Snack Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Takeout Containers (Aluminum)

Takeout Containers (Cardboard)

Takeout Containers (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Takeout Containers (Plastic)

Waxed Cardboard

Alternative ways to recycle

Blister Packs (Pills, Gum)

Case Wrap

Diaper Packaging

Foam Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Alternative ways to recycle

Gift Bags

Hard Plastic Clamshell Packaging

Packing Peanuts

Alternative ways to recycle

Padded Envelopes

Pallet or Stretch Wrap

Plastic Air Pillows

Plastic Caps

Screw Caps

Silica Packets

Tyvek / Express-Mail Envelopes

Gift Bags

Party Favors & Decorations

Plastic Eggs

Tinsel

Tissue Paper

Wrapping Paper

Wreaths

Artificial Flowers

Bedding

Candles

Clothing & Textiles

Alternative ways to recycle

Mirrors

Photographs

Alternative ways to recycle

Pillows & Cushions

Alternative ways to recycle

Straw

Trophies & Medals

Alternative ways to recycle

Candy Wrappers

Crayons

Alternative ways to recycle

Diaper Packaging

Diapers

Drink Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Juice Boxes

Legos

Alternative ways to recycle

Lunchables Packaging

Paper Cups

Paper Mache

Pencils

Pens & Markers

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Toys

Alternative ways to recycle

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Trophies & Medals

Alternative ways to recycle

Chopsticks

Coffee Filters

Cookware

Alternative ways to recycle

Corks

Alternative ways to recycle

Dishes and Ceramics

Glassware

Ice Packs

Alternative ways to recycle

Paper Napkins

Paper Towels

Parchment Paper

Plastic Utensils

Plastic Wrap

Pyrex

Reusable Shopping Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Utensils

Water Filters

Alternative ways to recycle

Wax Paper

Blister Packs (Pills, Gum)

Contact Lenses

Alternative ways to recycle

Eyeglasses

Latex Gloves

Vitamins

Alternative ways to recycle

Binders

Padded Envelopes

Pencils

Pens & Markers

Alternative ways to recycle

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Animal Waste

Bike Inner Tubes

Alternative ways to recycle

Binoculars

Alternative ways to recycle

Bungee Cords

Charcoal & Ash

Garden Hoses

Golf Balls

Alternative ways to recycle

Nursery Containers

Alternative ways to recycle

Shoes

Alternative ways to recycle

Tarps

Alternative ways to recycle

Umbrellas

Animal Waste

Kitty Litter

Pet Food Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Put in Garbage Cart

Plastic

Paper

Metal

Glass

Textiles

Wood

Arts & Crafts

Automotive

Bathroom

Cleaning

Construction

Food Packaging