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Environmental Services

What Can Be Recycled?

Keep it Short and Simple

Some people say they don't recycle because the rules are too confusing. Other people think that recycling is too much work. The truth is, recycling is as easy as trashing, but so much more responsible. That is why the City has shortened and simplified the guidelines for curbside recycling. Follow these guides to figure out what goes in which bin. Not sure what items are recyclable?

What Can and Can’t Be Recycled

City of San Diego What Goes Where Guides

Visit WasteFreeSD.org to easily look up items you're unsure of how to recycle, dispose of, or donate and discover convenient, local options and resources.