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BizSMART - Recycle

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Recycling Information

Single-stream recycling is here! You can place all of your recyclables into one container, including paper, cardboard, metal, glass and plastic. No more separating! Commercial customers that subscribe to garbage collection services are entitled to single-stream recycling services at NO ADDITIONAL Cost.

Recology San Mateo County Waste Zero Specialists are available to meet with businesses and property owners and managers to discuss the advantages of recycling. If you are not currently subscribed to a recycling service and are interested in doing so, or if you're already recycling and have questions, contact Recology at (650) 595-3900 or greenyourbiz@recology.com. To learn more, click here for the BizSMART brochure.

What You CAN Recycle

  • Aerosol Cans (must be empty)
  • Newspapers, Magazines & Junk Mail
  • Aluminum Cans, Foil & Trays (must be clean)
  • Paint Cans (must be empty & dry)
  • Cardboard (non-waxed)
  • Plastic Buckets
  • Computer & Office Paper
  • Plastic Bottles, Tubs & Containers #1-7
  • Egg Cartons (paper)
  • Shredded Paper* (see below for instructions)
  • Glass Bottles & Jars
  • Steel (Tin) Cans
  • Milk & Juice Cartons

*Shredded Paper must be bagged in clear, sealed plastic bags (the only time plastic bags are OK) before being placed in the blue cart/bin. 

What You CANNOT Recycle

 Some of the items listed below may be accepted in the green Compost Cart/Bin. Recology San Mateo County may also have other options for managing some of the difficult to recycle items listed below.  Please contact them at greenyourbiz@recology.com or (650) 595-3900. 

  • Batteries & Cell Phones
  • Plastic Bags
  • Black Plastics & Plastic Cutlery
  • Plastic Corks
  • Ceramics & Mirrors
  • Plastic Film, Shrink Wrap, Pallet Wrap & Bubble Wrap
  • Condiment Packets
  • Rubber Bands
  • Food Scraps
  • Plastic or Wire Hangers
  • Food Wrappers
  • Straws
  • Garbage
  • Styrofoam Packing, Food Containers & Peanuts
  • Garden Hoses
  • Tires
  • Juice or Soy Milk Boxes (with foil liners)
  • Window & Drinking Glass
  • Milk Creamer Containers
  • Wires, Banding, Chains & Cables
  • Nursery Plant Containers
  • Wood, Concrete, Asphalt, Stones & Bricks