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Sending nothing to landfill is a foreseeable future

Imagine a world in which nothing goes to landfills or to incinerators. We think it is achievable, and SF Environment is doing everything we can to make it happen.

How do I recycle specialty gift wrap like tissue paper or shiny wrapping paper?

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Shiny wrapping paper can usually be recycled in the blue bin. Avoid purchasing or recycling wrapping materials with metallic finishes or made with plastic. Tissue paper should be composted. Tissue paper fibers are too short to be recycled again.

How do I recycle my Christmas tree in San Francisco?

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Recycling and Composting

Recology will "treecycle" for free! Pick-up service is from Thursday, January 2 through Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

What checkout bags are compliant?

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Business Recycling and Composting

I want to start composting in my backyard! How do I start?

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Can I create my own recycling and composting signs?

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What is my recycling and composting diversion rate?

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Business Recycling and Composting

I broke a fluorescent light bulb in my baby’s room. I heard there is mercury in the white powder inside the tube. What should I do?!

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Broken fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent bulbs DO contain mercury, a toxic metal. Read more for the steps to a safe clean-up and disposal.

My building does not have compost or recycle bins. What should I do?

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Recycling and Composting

What can I do about a restaurant using styrofoam?

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Prevent Waste

What happens during composting and why do we do it?

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Recycling and Composting

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