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Recycling Information
What to Recycle in Manhattan Beach
Recycle plastic
Plastic

All plastics labeled #1 through #7, including Styrofoam (PET, HDPE and #3 through #7, including clean plastic grocery bags, Stryrofoam, shrink wrap, plastic toys, water bottles and containers)

No Hoses, pool covers, polystyrene microwave dinner trays

Recycle glass
Glass

All colors of food and beverage containers

No ceramics, glassware, mirrors, or window panes

Recycle metal
Metal

All aluminum, tin cans, steel, bi-metal food cans, and clean aluminum foil

No pots, pans or non-aluminum hub caps

Recycle paper
Paper

All newspaper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, ledger and computer paper, corrugated cardboard, phone books, cereal-type boxes, milk cartons and juice boxes (aseptic packaging, Tetra Pak and waxed cardboard)

No clothing or rags

Recycling Tips:

  • It is best to place your recyclables out the morning of pick-up, this will help prevent scavengers
  • Please rinse out bottles and jars and remove all tops and caps
  • Cardboard boxes are gladly accepted, please flatten them first
  • If your recyclables exceed your container size please place the excess in plastic or paper bags and set next to your recycling container - do not place the extra bags too close to your trash container or they may be recognized as excess trash
  • Resident tip: some residents who have a significant amount of recyclables choose to place their trash and recycling containers on opposite sides of the driveway to ensure proper identification 
  • For additional FREE blue recycling containers call Waste Management at (310) 830-7100
  • If you have bulky-items that can be reused or are too big for the container, contact Waste Management to schedule a FREE bulky-item pickup
Last updated date: 2/22/2010 3:29:47 PM