Recycling Guide

Recycle the items below for free at the Public Recycling Center. Items must be separated by material.

  • Paper of any kind — cardboard, newspaper and mixed paper

  • Glass — Bottles and jars of all colors

  • Metals — Aluminum, tin and steel cans

  • Plastic Containers #1 – #7

  • E-Waste — Up to 4 Electronics per day per household. Businesses may schedule an appointment for drop off. Items allowed are Computer Monitors, TVs, laptops, Printers, CPU’s, VCR’s and Cell phones.  All  other consumer electronics are not accepted. Acceptance policy may change depending on electronic recycler.

  • Mattresses and box springs — Up to 5 mattresses and/or box springs per household per day. Proof of address required (driver’s license or utility invoice and ID).

  • Used motor oil and filters- Up to 5 gallons of motor oil and 3 filters per household per day. Proof of address required (driver’s license or utility invoice and ID). San Benito County residents only; businesses will be turned away.

  • No Styrofoam

  • No Plastic bags

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Public Recycling Center Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday 9am – 3pm

Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas