Where to find information on recycling in California, Just moved here.?

Question

Hello, I just moved to California and I am trying to learn how to recycle. I am confused at to where to go and how to go about this. I have tried doing web searches but have hit a wall. I would like to know what the recycle codes mean and where i can take them. I have asked quite a few people and to my suprise, they really don't know much. If you have any information on this please HELP!! I already know what I can do with bottles and cans.

Answer 1

Try checking this out and see if it helps you locate your answers:

http://www.zerowaste.ca.gov/

Thank you for recycling!

Answer 2

Hello I do not live in California but I do have a suggestion for you  that you can try.

Go to you local city hall and ask them what are the cities regulations on recycling and what are the codes for each recyclable item. Also ask them if they can give you the names of local recycling facilities as well as the contact information for your local sanitation department. Hopefully this will help you and good luck.....also if it is an item you are looking to get rid off you can try www.craigslist.org as a place to list free un wanted items such as beds, couches etc.

you can also try searching at www.askjeeves.com

Answer 3

Hi there,

Usually your local recycling center will accept all types of plastic. The phone book will provide a number and you can always call ahead before you go to find out what's accepted. The number's on the bottom represent the type of plastic- so what's it's made with basically-  #1 and #2 are the most common plastics to recycle the other #"s are considered to be less common but are harder to recycle- # 4 & 6 are worth quite a bit! Check out my website, where I blog about recycling, environmental issues, natural mothering, going green...etc. http://www.recycleyourday.com

Hope to eco-chat soon. Good luck.  http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles...