The City of Carlsbad contracts with Waste Management for residential recycling and trash services.
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Recycling at home is as important as recycling at work. There are many easy ways residents can reduce waste and promote recycling on a daily basis.
Please make sure to follow very simple, but important recycling rules:
Green waste (also known as yard waste) makes up a significant portion of the solid waste that is disposed of by residents. Diverting this material from the solid waste stream to compost, helps extend the usable space of the landfill and keeps methane-producing materials out of the landfill.
Green waste includes: yard waste, branches and twigs, flowers, weeds and roots, leaves, grass and plant clippings and wood (non-painted, stained or oiled) and chips.
Cactus or palm branches are NOT considered green waste for recycling purposes. Additionally, glass, metal, aluminum, plastic (bags, flower pots), rocks, dirt, concrete, and treated or coated wood (painted, stained, or oiled) are not considered green waste.
Multi-family properties, such as apartments and condos, tend to face more challenges than single family housing when organizing and implementing recycling programs. Since apartment buildings require the cooperation and dedication of residents, landlords, building owners, maintenance staff, and haulers (among others), recycling often gets overlooked due to its high level of commitment.
However, just like any other entity in the City of Carlsbad, apartment and condominium complexes are required to recover recyclables, which must be separated from other solid waste by residents, tenants and landlords.
Recycling collection strategies vary depending on the building size, number of units or apartments in your building and how you manage your trash now. There is no single formula for creating the “best” recycling system. However, a few characteristics are common amongst multi-family buildings with the highest recycling rates.
Please contact the city if your multi-family property does not have recycling service, or does not have enough recycling service.
Contact the city's Recycling & Trash team at 760-602-4646 or recycle.trash@carlsbadca.gov