Household Hazardous Waste Facilities in San Luis Obispo CountyWe are pleased to announce expanded hours for Hazardous, Electronic, and Universal Waste disposal at the Cold Canyon Landfill, beginning January 2, 2026!
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Why should I recycle? How should I recycle? Recycling preserves natural resources, and helps ensure that the things we use have a second chance. The small act of placing recyclable materials in the blue bin instead of the garbage creates a greener future for SLO County.
"Compostable" PlasticsHave you ever been given a single-use plastic product that was labeled "compostable" or "biodegradable"? People often ask if these can go in your curbside green bin here in SLO County, and the answer is NO!
Where does my organic waste go in SLO County? In San Luis Obispo County, food waste, yard waste and food soiled paper can all be recycled in your curbside green organics bin. But where does it end up beyond your curb?
Where do my recyclables go in SLO County?In San Luis Obispo County, all of the recyclable materials in your blue bin go to the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), where they are sorted and sent to recyclers. This is an interactive map of where they end up!
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