We work closely with city and state government to ensure that our shared sustainability goals are made possible. The most impactful pieces of recycling legislation are AB 341 and more recently, AB 1826. AB 341 California Assembly Bill 341 (AB 341) mandates recycling for all businesses that generate more than 4 cubic yards of solid […]

We provide residential and commercial yard waste, recycling, and garbage collection in the City of Eureka and outlying areas of Humboldt County (for over 45 years!)  Whether you are a business owner, property manager, or resident, we work with you to tailor recycling programs based on your needs. For sorting instructions, please visit the sorting […]

Accepted Bulky Items: Appliances Electronics Mattresses Furniture Metal Items, including scrap metal Textiles Carpet & padding Small and large loose items (up to 2 cubic yards of small items should be boxed or bagged) For large items that don’t fit or belong in your bins, like old furniture, appliances, or mattresses, schedule a curbside Bulky […]

Household hazardous wastes are any materials discarded from homes that may cause a human or environmental hazard when disposed of improperly.  These wastes can cause serious threats to humans, wildlife and the environment and are illegal to toss in any of your carts. DROP OFF Residents may drop off accepted items at the Humboldt Waste […]

Electronic and universal waste, such as fluorescent tubes and consumer batteries, are prohibited from the trash or landfill bin because they contain poisonous heavy metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium that can pollute groundwater near landfills and pose harmful effects on public health. These wastes include: batteries, fluorescent bulbs, computers, monitors, cords, phones, TVs, […]

Debris boxes are best used for medium to large projects, including business construction and demolition, and residential clean-ups. Example materials collected include: concrete, wood, bricks, metals, asphalt, sheetrock, glass, porcelain, concrete, and dirt; corrugated cardboard, a variety of plastics such as PVC pipe, packaging, and yard or landscaping materials. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Materials must […]

Senior Service Program Residents age 65 or older qualify for the special Senior Rate. The service includes one 20 gallon can only. Prices vary by location. Please contact your local recology office for prices and to sign up for service. Commercial Cardboard Collection We offer several container sizes for our businesses that produce significant amounts […]

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Recycling Guidelines Accepted Items We Cannot Accept Paper & Cardboard Containers White and pastel office paper Paper bags Junk mail Newspapers and inserts Corrugated Cardboard (flattened) Magazines and catalogs Shredded paper (place in paper bag) Chipboard (boxes from cereal, shoes, etc) Clean pizza boxes Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs and jars #1-7 Glass bottles and jars […]