residential recycling brochure - english
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Place refuse, recyclables, yard waste, and food scraps into the corresponding
collection containers.
For more information, please call (559) 713-4428 or (559) 713-4499 or visit
www.GoGreenVisalia.com
Recycling helps conserve resources and creates a healthy environment for our community
and future generations.
RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING
Visalia Public Works
APPLIANCES84 Recycling8241 W. Goshen Ave., Visalia (559) 651-2642
Mid Valley Disposal, Inc.1707 E. Goshen Ave., Visalia (559) 237-9425
Pena’s Disposal12094 Avenue 408, Cutler (559) 528-3909
ELECTRONIC WASTECSET’s E-Recycling312 NW 3rd, Visalia (559) 732-4194 Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Goodwill Industries2240 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia (559) 732-7922Mon – Sat, 9 a.m. –7 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Mid Valley Disposal, Inc.1707 E. Goshen Ave., Visalia (559) 237-9425Mon – Sat, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
ASPHALT, CONCRETE, DIRT, & PORCELAIN84 Recycling8241 W. Goshen Ave., Visalia (559) 651-2642Accepts asphalt and concrete
WC Wood Industries7715 Avenue 296, Visalia (559) 625-9426Accepts: Asphalt, concrete, gypsum board (Drywall), dirt, and green waste
BUILDING MATERIALSReStore Habitat for Humanity637 S. Lovers Lane, Visalia (559) 734-4056www.hfhtkc.org Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
TREATED WOODKings Waste and Recycling Authority7803 Hanford-Armona Rd., Hanford(559) 583-8829
BATTERIESThere are over 85 household battery drop- ations throughout Visalia to serve you. For the nearest location, call (559) 713-4531.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE335 N. Cain St. Dr nt, oil, cleaning solutions, fluorescent tubes, pesticides, cooking oil, etc. Restrictions apply. Visit www.GoGreenVisalia.com or call (559) 713-4428 for more information. Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dump On Us Event Hours: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
For information on free events such as Dump On Us, and other recycling solutions, please visit us at:
Visalia Public Works Department 336 N Ben Maddox Way Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4428
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www.GoGreenVisalia.com
OTHER RECYCLING SOLUTIONS
YARD TRIMMINGSBranches and tree trimmingsCactusFlowers and floral trimmingsGrasses, weeds, and leavesPotting soilNO palms, bamboo, or yuccaNO pots, plastic bags, flats, or packs
GARBAGE RECYCLING GREEN WASTE & FOOD SCRAPS
Place all of these items in the gray lid garbage can: Place all of these items in the blue lid recyclables can: Place all of these items in the green lid organics/green waste can:
Aluminum foil contaminated with foodCandy wrappersCardboard roll/box with plastic wrap attachedCeramics, porcelain and china (anything made of clay/glazed)Clothing, fabric, and shoes• Alternatively, repurpose or donate to a thrift storeDiapers (clean or dirty)Dryer lint and dryer sheetsJuice boxes and foil or coated-paper drink pouches (Flavored drinks, Hi-C, Juicy Juice, or Capri Sun, etc.)• Made of more than one material, not recyclableMeats, dairy, fish, poultry, seafood, etc.Mirrors Made of more than one material, not recyclablePotato chip or foil cookie bags• Made of more than one material, not recyclableSandwich, storage, sealable, and dirty plastic bagsWindows (broken and auto windows)Reusable construction windows – consider donating toHabitat for Humanity’s ReStore
PAPERO�ce paper • Staples are okay, remove paper clips
Cardboard, cereal, gift, and shoe boxes (always flatten boxes)Catalogs, junk mail, magazines, and newspapersChipboard boxes (always flatten boxes)• Cracker, cereal, crayon, detergent boxes, etc.
Plastic milk cartonsPaper bags (place dirty paper bags in green waste)Paper egg cartonsPost-It Notes, shredded paper (place into bags and seal)Poster boardTelephone booksWrapping paperNO foil-lined paper (place in garbage)NO wax paper (place in green waste)
FOOD ITEMSBakery goods, bread, grains, and tortillasBeans, lentils, and other legumesCo�ee grounds and tea leavesEggshellsFlour products (including paper box or bag)Fruit and vegetables (raw and cooked, pits too)Nuts and nutshellsPasta, noodles, and ricePopcornSoupNO proteins Meats, dairy, fish, poultry, or seafood (raw or cooked, including bones) are to be placed in the garbage can
USED/FOOD SOILED PAPERPaper co�ee filters and paper tea bagsPaper ice cream containers (metal rim is okay)Used paper bags, plates, cups napkins, tissues, and towelsPizza boxes (tear into quarters)Paper take-out containersWax paperNO straws, utensils, polystyrene, or plasticsNO clean paper or cardboard• Place clean paper items in blue lid recyclables can
OTHERCorks (Wood ONLY) Lumber (small pieces of lumber or sawdust from unfinished wood ONLY)Vegetable or fruit (paper and wood crates)Wax-coated, paper containers• Paper milk cartons, TV dinner containers (used paper boxes ONLY)
Wood Pallets (nails/staples okay)NO painted, stained or treated wood
CANSEmpty containersAluminum cans, steel/tin cans• Soup, vegetable, fruit, pet food, etc.
Aluminum foil - clean only
GLASSGlass bottles, jars and lids
• Applesauce, pasta sauce, juice, tea, beer, wine, colored-glassbottles, etc.
• Remove lid and empty containers
ALL GLASS or PLASTIC BOTTLES with “CRV” “CA Redemption Value” or “CARefund” Any plastic with the following recycling symbols:
PLASTICPlastic bottles, containers and lids• Milk, juice, bleach, liquid detergent, shampoo, drink bottles, etc.• Empty all containers
Plastic, non-foam plates, cups, and utensils• Plates, cups, or utensils with this symbol are made from
polystyrene and are to be placed in the garbage canDry-cleaning bagsClean plastic grocery or green waste bags
Polystyrene foam (Place pellets into bag and seal)Clean polystyrene may be delivered to Tempo Plastic (see info below) or dropped o� at the next City of Visalia Dump On Us event.
Tempo Plastic1227 N. Miller Park Ct., Visalia(559) 651-7711
PALM TREES AND FRONDS
Deliver palm trees and fronds to WC Wood Industries, or cut them up and place in garbage
WC Wood Industries 7715 Avenue 296, Visalia(559) 625-9426
Palms, bamboo, or yucca• Cut into small pieces• Place pieces in garbage container• Remember not to overfill the container• The lid must close