Wishcycling
Avoid Wishcycling. Make sure everything you put into the blue Recyclables cart/bin is recyclable. Items that are not recyclable cause contamination, can damage sorting machinery, and make it so recyclables end up in a landfill.
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Containers
Use/request recyclable, compostable or reusable options.
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
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Plastic Film & Bags
Contain multiple pieces
for collection.
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
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![Image is not available](https://alamedacountyindustries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_cereal-bag.jpg)
Try buying cereal in bulk to avoid excessive packaging.
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
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Shipping Bags
Reuse when possible.
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
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Packaging Peanuts
Contain multiple pieces in a single bag for collection. Avoid products with excessive and/or non-recyclable packaging.
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
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Reuse whenever possible or choose environmentally friendly packaging options.
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
![Image is not available](https://alamedacountyindustries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/garbage_bincart.jpg)
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Utensils
Provide reusable options.
Keep cutlery with you to use
when needed.
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
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VHS Tapes
If undamaged, try donating
to a resale shop or charity
before disposing.
GARBAGE: Dispose of in the gray garbage cart or bin.
![Image is not available](https://alamedacountyindustries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/garbage_bincart.jpg)
![Takeout/To Go Containers](https://alamedacountyindustries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_clamshells.jpg)
![Plastic Film](https://alamedacountyindustries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_plastic-film.jpg)
![Cereal Bags](https://alamedacountyindustries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_cereal-bag.jpg)
![Online Retailer Shipping Bags](https://alamedacountyindustries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_shippingbags.jpg)
![Chip / Snack Packaging](https://alamedacountyindustries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_snackwrap.jpg)
![Styrofoam / Packaging Peanuts](https://alamedacountyindustries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_foampeanuts.jpg)
![Bubble Wrap](https://alamedacountyindustries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_bubblewrap.jpg)
![Plastic Plates/Cups/Utensils](https://alamedacountyindustries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_plasticdinner.jpg)
![CDs/DVDs/VHS Tapes](https://alamedacountyindustries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_cds.jpg)
![Crockery/Dishware](https://alamedacountyindustries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_crockery.jpg)