A quick overview of what goes in the recycling cart:

• Paper: Cardboard, Paperboard, Junk Mail, Office Paper, Newspaper, Magazines/Catalogs, Paper Bags, Phone Books
• Glass: Glass Bottles and Glass Jars
  • No Window Glass, Mirrors, or Lightbulbs
• Metal: Aluminum Cans, Tin Cans, Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Trays & Pans, Small Scrap Metal, Metal Caps, Empty Aerosol Cans
• Plastic Containers: Plastic Water & Soda Bottles, Milk Jugs, Shampoo Bottles, Cleaning Product Containers, Plastic Tubs, Plastic Take-out Containers (Empty & Clean), Motor Oil Containers (Empty), Plastic Egg Cartons, Frozen Food Trays
• Plastic Bags & Plastic Film: If stuffed & tied in a clear plastic bag, clean plastic bags & plastic film is accepted in your curbside recycling cart. (Note: El Cerrito does not accept plastic film of any kind in their recycling carts)

For specifics, click on individual items shown below.