Why Recycle?

State law now requires all businesses that generate 4 or more cubic yards of waste weekly to recycle.

Recycling may provide opportunities for your business to save money.

Recycling helps conserve resources and extends the life of California's landfills.  It also helps create a healthy environment for our community and future generations.
 
Where do I go for more Information?

For more information you can call (559) 583-8829.  

For additional general information about recycling and waste reduction,visit the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery(CalRecycle) at www.calrecycle.ca.gov


Types of material to recycle

Clean, dry mixed paper

Cardboard and chipboard

Plastic and glass bottles and jars 
including milk jugs

Metal containers and empty aerosol cans


 How to get started

Make sure your business has arranged for recycling services or determine whether your business has chosen to do its own recycling.

Use the list below to help employees learn what items can be recycled.

Separate recyclable items from trash inside your business.

Place your recyclable items in external recycling containers, if available,for collection.

NOTE:  Any business or individual may donate, sell and/or otherwise arrange for the pickup of recyclable materials.


Don't put in recycling bin

Clothing, textiles or shoes

Contaminated or wet paper

Ceramics, juice boxes and milk cartons

Film plastic, Styrofoam, plastic bags or tires

Hazardous waste - paint, batteries, antifreeze, pesticides, cleaning products, appliances, cell phones, TVs, computer monitors

For information on proper disposal or recycling of these materials, call KWRA at (559) 583-8829

Cal Recycles Web Site : 
https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov

Institute for Local Government:
http://www.ca-ilg.org/find/results/mandatory%20commercial%20recycling