Yolo County Garbage Guide: What Can I NOT Recycle or Compost?

Alternative ways to recycle

Cassette Tapes

Alternative ways to recycle

CDs and DVDs

Alternative ways to recycle

Coat Hangers (Plastic)

Coffee Pods & Capsules

Alternative ways to recycle

Confetti

Corks (Plastic)

Alternative ways to recycle

COVID-19 Rapid At-Home Tests

Credit Cards and Gift Cards

Alternative ways to recycle

Diapers

Disinfecting Wipes

Drink Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Dryer Sheets and Lint

Egg Cartons (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Face Masks

Alternative ways to recycle

Foam Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Alternative ways to recycle

Frozen Food Bags

Glow Sticks

Hard Plastic Clamshell Packaging

Ice Cream Cartons

Irrigation Tubing

Alternative ways to recycle

LEGO Bricks

Alternative ways to recycle

Lunchables Packaging

Mesh Bags

Motor Oil Containers (Empty)

Alternative ways to recycle

Packing Peanuts

Alternative ways to recycle

Pet Supplies

Phone Cases

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic / Tyvek Envelopes (Non-Padded)

Plastic Cups

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Eggs

Plastic Food Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Lids

Plastic Plates

Plastic Salad Bags

Plastic Tablecloths

Plastic Wrap

Pool Covers

Pool Noodles

Potato Chip & Snack Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Produce Baskets

Rigid Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

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

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Tarps

Alternative ways to recycle

Tetra-Pak Cartons

VHS Tapes

Alternative ways to recycle

Vinyl Records

Water Filters

Alternative ways to recycle

Zip Ties

E-Cigarettes

Video Games

Alternative ways to recycle

Books

Cigarettes & Packs

Alternative ways to recycle

Ice Cream Cartons

Padded Envelopes (Paper)

Paper Cups

Paper Mache

Paper Receipts

Parchment Paper

Photographs

Alternative ways to recycle

Popcorn Bags

Soiled Paper

Stickers

Takeout Container (Wax or Plastic-Lined Paperboard)

Tissues and Toilet Paper

Wax Paper

Waxed Cardboard

Alternative ways to recycle

Glassware

Insulation (Loose-Fill Fiberglass)

Light Bulbs (Incandescent)

Alternative ways to recycle

Light Bulbs (LED)

Alternative ways to recycle

Pyrex

Coat Hangers (Wire)

Cookware

Alternative ways to recycle

Gardening Tools

Keys

Alternative ways to recycle

Paint Cans (Empty)

Pet Supplies

Razor Blades

Alternative ways to recycle

Screw Caps

Alternative ways to recycle

Tire Chains

Alternative ways to recycle

Tools

Utensils

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

Reusable Shopping Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Shoes

Alternative ways to recycle

Suitcases

Wetsuits

Alternative ways to recycle

Yarn

Coat Hangers (Wood)

Fiberboard

Pencils

Animal Waste

Kitty Litter

Straw

Light Bulbs (Incandescent)

Alternative ways to recycle

Light Bulbs (LED)

Alternative ways to recycle

Acrylic Glass

Crayons

Alternative ways to recycle

Musical Instruments

Alternative ways to recycle

Paint Brushes and Rollers

Paper Mache

Pencils

Pens & Markers

Rubber Bands

Stickers

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Yarn

Motor Oil Containers (Empty)

Alternative ways to recycle

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

Stick Deodorant (Non Roll-On)

Alternative ways to recycle

Tissues and Toilet Paper

Toothbrushes

Alternative ways to recycle

Toothpaste Tubes

Alternative ways to recycle

Acrylic Glass

Air Filters

Disinfecting Wipes

Dryer Sheets and Lint

Liquid Soap

Alternative ways to recycle

Rubber Gloves

Sponges

Vacuum Cleaner Bags

Wipes

Acrylic Glass

Air Filters

Hard Hats

Insulation (Loose-Fill Fiberglass)

Paint Brushes and Rollers

Paint Cans (Empty)

Tools

Candy Wrappers

Alternative ways to recycle

Coffee Bags

Coffee Pods & Capsules

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

Hard Plastic Clamshell Packaging

Ice Cream Cartons

Lunchables Packaging

Meat Packaging

Mesh Bags

Nut Cans

Paper Cups

Plastic Food Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Lids

Plastic Salad Bags

Popcorn Bags

Potato Chip & Snack Bags

Alternative ways to recycle

Produce Baskets

Rigid Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Screw Caps

Alternative ways to recycle

Soiled Paper

Straws

Takeout Container (Wax or Plastic-Lined Paperboard)

Takeout Containers (Foam)

Alternative ways to recycle

Tetra-Pak Cartons

Waxed Cardboard

Alternative ways to recycle

Blister Packs (Pills, Gum)

Foam Plastic #6 (Polystyrene)

Alternative ways to recycle

Hard Plastic Clamshell Packaging

Packing Peanuts

Alternative ways to recycle

Padded Envelopes (Paper)

Plastic / Tyvek Envelopes (Non-Padded)

Silica Packets

Stickers

Zip Ties

Balloons

Confetti

Glow Sticks

Party Favors and Decorations

Plastic Eggs

Plastic Plates

Silly String

Suitcases

Tinsel

Artificial Flowers

Bedding

Candles

Clothing and Textiles

Alternative ways to recycle

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

Diapers

Drink Pouches

Alternative ways to recycle

Glow Sticks

LEGO Bricks

Alternative ways to recycle

Lunchables Packaging

Musical Instruments

Alternative ways to recycle

Paper Cups

Paper Mache

Pencils

Pens & Markers

Plastic Cups

Alternative ways to recycle

Pool Covers

Pool Noodles

Silly String

Sports Equipment

Alternative ways to recycle

Stickers

Tape & Tape Dispensers

Trophies & Medals

Alternative ways to recycle

Video Games

Alternative ways to recycle

Cookware

Alternative ways to recycle

Dishes and Ceramics

Disinfecting Wipes

Glassware

Ice Packs

Alternative ways to recycle

Parchment Paper

Plastic Cups

Alternative ways to recycle

Plastic Plates

Plastic Tablecloths

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

COVID-19 Rapid At-Home Tests

Disinfecting Wipes

Eyeglasses

Face Masks

Alternative ways to recycle

Latex Gloves

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

Campaign Signs

Charcoal and Ash

Fiberboard

Garden Hoses

Gardening Tools

Golf Balls

Alternative ways to recycle

Irrigation Tubing

Alternative ways to recycle

Nursery Containers

Alternative ways to recycle

Pet Supplies

Plastic Tablecloths

Poison Oak, Ivy or Sumac

Pool Covers

Pool Noodles

Razor Blades

Alternative ways to recycle

Shoes

Alternative ways to recycle

Sports Equipment

Alternative ways to recycle

Suitcases

Tarps

Alternative ways to recycle

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

Plastic

Electronics

Paper

Glass

Metal

Textiles

Wood

Organics

Light Bulbs

Arts & Crafts

Automotive

Bathroom