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The Big Five

While all curbside programs differ, the most commonly included materials are:

1. Aluminum

2. Glass

3. Paper

4. Plastic

5. Steel

* Be sure to refer to the guide below to see all the materials you can recycle in your area and the locations, including household hazardous waste products.

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What Can I Recycle?

Glass BottlesGlass bottles and jars can go in your curbside recycling bin:

Please remove all lids; recycle metal lids and discard plastic lids.

NO mirrors, ceramics, light bulbs, windows or dishes.
Party CupsThis common party cup is classified under Plastics #7. Click on your city or county area to find out if Plastics #7 is acceptable in your area.
PaperVarious types of paper can go in your curbside recycling bin:

Brochures, Newspaper, Flattened Cardboard Boxes, Office Paper, Egg Cartons, Paper Bags, Junk Mail, Telephone Books, Magazines, Wrapping Paper
*Tape, staples and envelopes with windows are OK to place in bin- NO rubber bands, plastic bags for newspapers, photos, foil wrapping paper or liners from cereal boxes
PlasticMost plastics can go in your curbside recycling bin:

Empty rigid plastic containers with the symbols 1-7 on the bottom
Remove and discard all lids
NO plastic bags, photos, film, plastic toys, hoses, Styrofoam (such as take-out containers)
DO NOT PLACE PLASTIC BAGS IN RECYCLE BINS!
Tires
Countywide San Bernardino County Landfills:
(800) 722-8004
Bloomington Alvidrez Tire Shop & Warehouse: 877-0919
Sonora Tire Shop: 877-6350
Fontana BJs Used Tire Recycling: 854-2628
Eaton Tire Repair: 350-9970
Garcia Wheel & Tire: 429-1061
Waste Tire Management: 800-758-4737
17521 Mesa St Hesperia, CA 92345

San Bernardino City of San Bernardino Refuse & Recycling: 384-5335
BAS Tire Recycling: 383-7050
Glass BottlesGlass bottles and jars can go in your curbside recycling bin:

Please remove all lids; recycle metal lids and discard plastic lids.

NO mirrors, ceramics, light bulbs, windows or dishes.
Party CupsThis common party cup is classified under Plastics #7. Click on your city or county area to find out if Plastics #7 is acceptable in your area.

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