Trash Information for Commercial Customers
Anything that can't be recycled or composted goes into the gray trash cart or gray trash bin.Remember, anything that is placed into the trash goes directly to the landfill. However, many items that we cannot accept in the recycling or brush collection program can be accepted elsewhere. Please visit our Hard to Recycle page to see a list of alternatives to throwing these and other items into the trash.
Common Disposal Items
- Black plastics and plastic cutlery
- Bubble wrap
- Ceramic dishware or glassware
- Clothing and linens
- Coat hangers
- Diapers
- Foil-backed or plastic-backed paper
- Glass mirrors and windows
- Juice or soy milk type boxes with foil liner
- Kitty litter and animal feces (bagged)
- Old medicine, bagged and tied shut and placed in the kitty litter bag
- Pens and pencils
- Rubber bands
- Plywood, pressboard, and painted or stained wood smaller than 6" diameter x 30" long
- Snack bags and wrappers
How to dispose of extra trash?
It is very common to have extra trash during a cleanup or during the Holiday season; to ensure pick up of your extra trash, call our office to schedule an extra pick up or rent a temporary cart or bin. Please see our Temporary Cart and Bin services for more information.
Still have questions?
Visit Recycle Del Norte for general recycling and waste reduction information.