Tips & Info

Plastic Recycling in the Kitchen

Not all plastic is created equal; some types are much more easily recyclable than others. See the sheet below for the current rules for plastic recycling in Livermore. You may want to print it and post in the kitchen as a reminder.

Please rinse or wipe containers before recycling.

Caps and lids go in the Garbage.

We know it’s not always easy, so thank you for recycling right!

Here’s where to put used plastic items (click to view or download):

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