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RECYCLING GUIDE & GREEN RESOURCES - Greater Los Angeles & Online
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A breakdown of what to recycle:
Paper:• White, colored shredded (unsoiled—no paper towels)
• Newspaper
• Magazines
• Catalogs
• Paperback books
• Phone books and directories
• Paper board (cereal boxes, etc.)
• Egg cartons
•Cardboard (flattened)
• Junk mail
• Non-metallic wrapping paper (Note: staples, paperclips, labels, and tape are allowed)
Cans and Foil:
• Steel
• Aluminum cans
• Metal food trays
Glass:
• Bottles, jars
Plastic:
• #1 and #2 containers (beverage, milk, soda, water, detergent, shampoo, yogurt, margarine, etc.) Virtually everything made of plastic is marked with a code. Not all types can actually be recycled. Types 1 and 2 are widely accepted in container form, and type 4 is sometimes accepted in bag form. Code 7 is for mixed or layered plastic and has virtually no recycling potential. You should place in your bin only those types of plastic authorized by your local recycling agency.
Do Not Put These Items Curbside:
• TVs (take to an electronics recycling center)
• Computer monitors (take to an electronics recycling center)
• Auto batteries (many service stations and city- or county-operated recycling centers will accept these)
• Plastic bags (often not recyclable; check with your local waster hauler or on your county’s recycling website)
Buying Recycled Products:
Finally, after dumping all that garbage, consider buying more recycled products.
Recycling creates more jobs than landfills or incinerators; is often the least expensive waste management method for cities and towns.
http://www.greenopia.com/ - The Urban Dweller's Guide to Green Living - Los Angeles & San Francisco
http://www.reusablebags.com/
Earth 911
City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works
County of Los Angeles
Environmental Protection Agency
The National Recycling Coalition
Environmental Defense
Books
Beyond Recycling: A Re-user's Guide: 336 Practical Tips to Save Money and Protect the Environment
Recycle! A Handbook for Kids
Recycling Handbook
