Recycling What Can and Cannot be Recycled

Recycling is a good habit that is also good for the environment. As part of its longstanding commitment to recycling, the City of Indian Wells works with its waste carrier, Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services, to maximize the amount of discarded material diverted from landfills. While California has only required cities to recycle 50 percent of their waste, Indian Wells' diversion rate has consistently exceeded 60 percent, thanks to residents who are diligent about recycling. The City is also committed to ensuring that recycling remains a convenient and appealing option for residents and local businesses.

Contact Burrtec Waste and Recycling for your free recycling containers. They are available to you in several sizes: 18, 32 and 64 gallons. You may request an unlimited number of containers and Burrtec staff will deliver them to your home. (760) 340-2113

Acceptable items for recycling:
•    White and colored paper (whole or shredded, smooth or glossy)
•    Paper with staples, post-it notes, tape or paper clips
•    Newspaper
•    Phone books
•    "Junk" mail, envelopes, magazines
•    Soft-bound books (entire book) and hard-bound books (inside only, no cover)
•    File folders
•    Cardboard (flattened)
•    Aluminum cans
•    Plastic bottles (#1 to #7 - check number on bottom of bottle)
•    Plastic medicine bottles (empty)
•    Glass bottles
•    Aerosol containers
•    Tin cans

The following items are NOT acceptable for recycling:
•    Food
•    Food-stained paper items
•    Toilet and facial tissues
•    Used paper towels
•    Styrofoam
•    Medical waste, including needles/syringes
•    Tyvek envelopes
•    Non-numbered plastics
•    Plastic dry-cleaning bag
•    Plastic Bags
•    Household chemicals
•    Bubble wrap
•    Padded envelopes
•    Green waste
•    Dishware
•    Oil
•    Clothes
•    Wax-coated materials (such as soft-drink paper cups)

Please note that this is only a guideline and not a complete list of all acceptable/non-acceptable items. If you have any questions, please contact Burrtec Waste and Recycling or call 760-340-2113.

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