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

Alternative ways to recycle

Case Wrap

Cassette Tapes

Alternative ways to recycle

CDs and DVDs

Alternative ways to recycle

Cereal Bags & Box Liners

Coat Hangers (Plastic)

Coffee Pods & Capsules

Alternative ways to recycle

Confetti

Corks (Plastic)

Alternative ways to recycle

Credit Cards and Gift Cards

Alternative ways to recycle

Diaper Packaging

Diapers

Disinfecting Wipes

Drink Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Dryer Sheets

Egg Cartons (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

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

Laundry Baskets

LEGO Bricks

Alternative ways to recycle

Lunchables Packaging

Mesh Bags

Packing Peanuts

Alternative ways to recycle

Pallet or Stretch Wrap

Pet Supplies

Phone Cases

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic / Tyvek Envelopes (Non-Padded)

Plastic Air Pillows

Plastic Bags

Plastic Caps

Plastic Eggs

Plastic Food Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Furniture

Plastic Lids

Plastic Plates

Plastic Tablecloths

Plastic Toys

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Utensils

Plastic Wrap

Pool Covers

Pool Noodles

Produce Baskets

Roll-on Deodorant

Alternative ways to recycle

Silicone Products

Alternative ways to recycle

Sponges

Stick Deodorant (Non Roll-On)

Alternative ways to recycle

Straws

Suitcases

Takeout Containers (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Takeout Containers (Plastic)

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Tarps

Vinyl Records

Water Filters

Alternative ways to recycle

Zip Ties

Books

Boxed Wine

Cigarettes & Packs

Alternative ways to recycle

Coffee Filters

Gift Bags

Ice Cream Cartons

Milk & Juice Cartons

Padded Envelopes (Paper)

Paper Cups

Paper Mache

Paper Receipts

Paper Towels

Parchment Paper

Photographs

Alternative ways to recycle

Shredded Paper

Soiled Paper

Stickers

Takeout Container (Wax or Plastic-Lined Paperboard)

Takeout Containers (Cardboard)

Tissue Boxes

Tissue Paper

Tissues and Toilet Paper

Wax Paper

Waxed Cardboard

Alternative ways to recycle

Wrapping Paper

Beer Bottle Caps

Coat Hangers (Wire)

Cookware

Alternative ways to recycle

Gardening Tools

Gas Leaf Blowers

Paint Cans (Empty)

Pet Supplies

Razor Blades

Alternative ways to recycle

Takeout Containers (Aluminum)

Tire Chains

Alternative ways to recycle

Tools

Utensils

Broken Glass

Glassware

Light Bulbs (Halogen)

Alternative ways to recycle

Light Bulbs (Incandescent)

Alternative ways to recycle

Mirrors

Pyrex

Textiles

Animal Recovery Collars and Cones

Bedding

Clothing and Textiles

Alternative ways to recycle

Face Masks

Alternative ways to recycle

Pet Supplies

Pillows & Cushions

Alternative ways to recycle

Shoes

Alternative ways to recycle

Suitcases

Wetsuits

Alternative ways to recycle

Yarn

Chopsticks

Coat Hangers (Wood)

Fiberboard

Pencils

Animal Waste

Chopsticks

Compostable Cups, Plates and Utensils

Corks (Natural)

Alternative ways to recycle

Kitty Litter

Palm Fronds

Paper Towels

Tissue Paper

Wreaths

Light Bulbs (Halogen)

Alternative ways to recycle

Light Bulbs (Incandescent)

Alternative ways to recycle

Acrylic Glass

Crayons

Alternative ways to recycle

Paint Brushes and Rollers

Paper Mache

Pencils

Pens & Markers

Rubber Bands

Stickers

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Yarn

Tire Chains

Alternative ways to recycle

Windshield Wipers

Bed Pads

Brushes and Combs

Contact Lenses

Alternative ways to recycle

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

Tissue Boxes

Tissues and Toilet Paper

Toothbrushes

Alternative ways to recycle

Toothpaste Tubes

Alternative ways to recycle

Acrylic Glass

Air Filters

Disinfecting Wipes

Dryer Sheets

Laundry Baskets

Liquid Soap

Alternative ways to recycle

Paper Towels

Rubber Gloves

Sponges

Vacuum Cleaner Bags

Wipes

Acrylic Glass

Air Filters

Carpet Padding

Alternative ways to recycle

Hard Hats

Paint Brushes and Rollers

Paint Cans (Empty)

Tools

Beer Bottle Caps

Boxed Wine

Bread Bags

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 (Natural)

Alternative ways to recycle

Corks (Plastic)

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

Ice Cream Cartons

Juice Boxes

Lunchables Packaging

Meat Packaging

Mesh Bags

Milk & Juice Cartons

Nut Cans

Paper Cups

Plastic Caps

Plastic Food Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Lids

Plastic Salad Bags

Popcorn Bags

Potato Chip & Snack Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Produce Baskets

Soiled Paper

Takeout Container (Wax or Plastic-Lined Paperboard)

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 (Paper)

Pallet or Stretch Wrap

Plastic / Tyvek Envelopes (Non-Padded)

Plastic Air Pillows

Plastic Caps

Screw Caps

Silica Packets

Stickers

Zip Ties

Balloons

Confetti

Gift Bags

Glow Sticks

Party Favors and Decorations

Plastic Eggs

Plastic Plates

Suitcases

Tinsel

Tissue Paper

Wrapping Paper

Wreaths

Artificial Flowers

Bedding

Candles

Clothing and Textiles

Alternative ways to recycle

Mirrors

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

Diaper Packaging

Diapers

Drink Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Glow Sticks

Juice Boxes

LEGO Bricks

Alternative ways to recycle

Lunchables Packaging

Paper Cups

Paper Mache

Pencils

Pens & Markers

Plastic Toys

Alternative ways to recycle

Pool Covers

Pool Noodles

Stickers

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Trophies & Medals

Alternative ways to recycle

Chopsticks

Coffee Filters

Cookware

Alternative ways to recycle

Corks (Natural)

Alternative ways to recycle

Dishes and Ceramics

Disinfecting Wipes

Glassware

Ice Packs

Alternative ways to recycle

Paper Towels

Parchment Paper

Plastic Plates

Plastic Utensils

Plastic Wrap

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)

Contact Lenses

Alternative ways to recycle

Disinfecting Wipes

Eyeglasses

Face Masks

Alternative ways to recycle

Latex Gloves

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

Stickers

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Animal Waste

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

Nursery Containers

Alternative ways to recycle

Palm Fronds

Pet Supplies

Poison Oak, Ivy or Sumac

Pool Covers

Shoes

Alternative ways to recycle

Sports Equipment

Alternative ways to recycle

Succulents, Yucca, and Cacti

Suitcases

Tarps

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 Cart

Plastic

Paper

Metal

Glass

Textiles

Wood

Organics

Light Bulbs

Arts & Crafts