Acceptable Materials – Recycling
PLACE HOLDER ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS – RECYCLING
Rural, low-income Californians need recycling centers
Nearly 1,000 California redemption centers have closed since 2015, leaving remote places like Humboldt County with no centers at all. The public health crisis from which we are finally emerging [...]
Q: What does the recycling symbol on a package stand for?
A: The common recycling symbol found on most plastic does not necessarily mean that item is recyclable. The number inside the chasing arrow triangle identifies the type of plastic that container [...]
Q: Are plastic bags allowed in the compost (green) cart?
A: No, plastics bags are not allowed in the compost/green cart. The only bags that are allowed are certified compostable bags and paper bags. We will not accept bags claiming to be “made from [...]
Q: Can Tri-CED pick-up my bulky items such as desks and chairs?
A: Bulky item pick-up is a service offered through your garbage company. If you reside in Hayward, your garbage company is Waste Management. If you reside in Union City, your garbage company is [...]
Q: What is the proper way to dispose of shredded paper?
A: Shredded paper is small in size and if not kept together will fly everywhere. To ensure your shredded paper gets recycled, please place shredded paper in a paper bag and staple the bag closed. [...]
Q: Where can I dispose of my used cooking oil?
A: Cooking oil is considered hazardous waste. It pollutes our waterways and should never be disposed down any drains. Cooking oil can be dropped off at the Household Hazardous Waste Facilities in [...]
Local Household Hazardous Waste Facilities:
Fremont HHW 41149 Boyce Rd Fremont, CA 94538 ACHHW Hayward Facility 2091 West Winton Hayward, CA 94545
Q: How can I get oil jugs and oil filter bags?
A: Oil jugs and oil filter bags, which are only for used motor oil, are available upon request. Each customer can be given up to two oil jugs and two oil filter bags each week, and they are [...]
Q: Can I recycle car batteries?
A: Tri-CED does not accept used car batteries as they are considered household hazardous waste (HHW). Please take used car batteries to a HHW facility (locations are below). For more information: [...]