Recycle - Its In Your Hands

Family Habits | More of a good thing


Every household has its share of bottles and cans. In fact, the average California family generates about 34 pounds of empty plastic bottles alone each year! Fortunately, making recycling a part of your family routine is easy – and best of all, it’s a good opportunity to give the kids a little responsibility.

At Home – There are two main ways to recycle at home: At your curb, or by taking your bottles and cans to a recycling center. Many Californians already have a curbside bin, to find a nearby recycling center, use our Recycling Locator.

At Work, School or the Gym – Many of these places already have recycling programs in place. Just look for the bin – it’s usually right there next to the trash. And if your office, school or gym doesn’t yet have a recycling program, you can start one. We’ll show you how.

Out and About – Many cities have placed recycling bins right alongside trash receptacles in public spaces. Dropping aluminum, plastic or glass in the proper place takes about one extra second. How easy is that?