This Section is Different!

Sometimes being different is a good thing. This is especially true for our Reduce & Reuse section. There are many items that do not need to be thrown away but can’t be put into your blue recycling bin or yard waste container. That’s where this section comes in. Check out the many ways to reduce your waste, reuse items, and finally recycle things that can’t go into your recycling bin. This section will take you above and beyond the average recycler!

Reduce

The best way to deal with trash is not to make it in the first place! Check out these ways to reduce the amount of trash you produce. Repairing is one of the greatest ways to prevent waste. We hope to add more repair options to this site in the future.

• Waste Reduction Tips
• Reduce Junk Mail, Reduce Electronic Waste
• Repair Computers and Repair Portable Electronics

Reuse

One man’s trash is another’s treasure. How often have you thrown away something just because you’re done with it? If you’re willing to spend just a little time, you can donate your unwanted materials to someone in need.

• General Reuse Tips
• Reuse Packaging Materials, Reuse Books, Reuse Clothing
• Reuse Furniture, Reuse DVDs, CD’s and Video Tapes
• There are many more items you can reuse; try out our search feature to find more!

Non Blue Bin Recycling

Glass Containers, Paper, Hard Plastic and Metal are all recyclable in your commingled recycling bin, but many additional items are also recyclable if taken to the right place.

• Construction and Demolition Debris – such as asphalt, bricks, concrete and more
• Athletic Shoes, Cooking Oil, Vehicles

More Tips

We partnered with our friends at Explore Ecology to create this video on more waste reduction tips. Great for adults and kiddos alike!

We can also reduce our environmental impact and the waste we create by making sustainable purchases. Buying durable products, choosing items made from recycled materials, and thinking about the environmental impact of how our belongings are made, are all ways we can reduce out impact. To help everyone make better purchases, we made this handy dandy guide, which can be viewed here.

The Complete Reduce & Reuse Section

The list below contains all the pages in this section. You may use it to navigate or search for items you have questions about.

• Art and Craft Supplies Reuse
• Bag Reuse
• Bicycle Reuse
• Book Reuse
• Ceramics Reuse
• Children’s Accessories Reuse
• Clothing and Accessories Reuse
• Computer and Monitor Reuse
• Computer Repair
• Dental Equipment Reuse
• Eyeglasses Reuse
• Food Donations
• Furniture Reuse
• Hair Donation
• Hearing Aids Reuse
• Home Improvement Items/Supplies Reuse
• Household Goods Reuse
• Jewelry Reuse
• Magazine and Catalogs Reuse
• Medical Equipment Reuse
• Musical Instruments Reuse
• Newspapers Reuse
• North County Solid Waste Hauler Transition
• Packaging Materials Reuse
• Pallets Reuse
• Personal Hygiene Products Reuse
• Phone Books Opt-Out
• Product Stewardship
• Propane Tank Reuse
• Recycled Content Products
• Reusable Party Packs
• Reuse Tips
• School Supplies Reuse
• Scientific Equipment Reuse
• Shoe Reuse
• Single Use Plastic Bag Ban
• Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance Text
• Sporting Goods Reuse
• Stop Junk Mail
• Tennis Ball Reuse
• Tiles Reuse (Ceiling)
• Tiles Reuse (Flooring)
• Tips to Reduce Waste
• Toiletries
• Toy Reuse
• Trophies and Awards Reuse
• Untreated Wood & Pallets Reuse
• Vehicles and Automotive Parts Reuse
• Virtual Waste Reduction Library
• Window Glass Reuse
• Wine Corks Reuse
• Zero Waste Events