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Recycling and Composting Tools and Resources

Recycling & Composting Requirements for Residents >

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Zero Waste toolkit for households & tenants

  • How do I save money on my refuse bill?
  • How do I start composting in my kitchen?
  • How do I know if a utensil, cup, or plate is compostable in San Francisco?

How do I get rid of...

  • Plastic bags and plastic wrap
  • Specialty gift wrap like tissue paper or shiny wrapping paper

Increase recycling & composting in your building
FAQs & more - Recycling & composting in San Francisco
Myths about Recycling in San Francisco
Zero Waste your party

Waste Prevention Tips

  • How do I stop unwanted handbills on my property?
  • I already recycle and compost. How else can I reduce waste?

Signs

  • Make your own compost, recycle, and landfill signs (interactive tool)
  • Pre-made signs for compost, recycle, and landfill

Additional Resources

Your Three Bins (Recology SF)
Recology's RecycleMyJunk service
Requirements for Storing Refuse Bins (Department of Public Works)
Where does recycling go? (Video, Bay Curious/KQED News)


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