Reuse Clothes Mar2026
March 7, 2026
? Americans throw away about 81 pounds of clothing per person every year — most of it ending up in landfills or incinerators. That’s a
Rainbow of Paper Accepted
March 4, 2026
? Who doesn’t love a good rainbow?! In the Mojave Desert and Mountain communities, we accept paper of all colors for recycling — from neon
AWAC Plant of the Month Mar26
March 1, 2026
Meet Desert Marigold, a cheerful burst of golden yellow that blooms from spring through fall and practically takes care of itself! What makes it truly
Black Plastic Goes In Garbage
February 28, 2026
?️ Rigid black plastic packaging — like food trays, plant pots, and containers — belongs in your garbage cart. Most recycling facilities, like the Victorville
High Desert Thrift Store Directory: Shop Used, Reduce Waste
February 27, 2026
Find thrift stores and donation centers near you in Apple Valley, Barstow, Big Bear, Hesperia, Victorville, Yucca Valley, and more. Shop used, reduce waste, and support your local community.
Junk Mail Feb 26
February 25, 2026
Junk mail adds up quickly—but there are simple ways to reduce it. Recycle what you receive and take a few steps to stop it from
Recycle Plastic Shampoo Bottles Feb26
February 23, 2026
Yes—most plastic shampoo bottles are recyclable. These bottles are usually made from PET (#1) or HDPE (#2), which are widely accepted in curbside recycling. Before
Used Motor Oil Feb26
February 21, 2026
Used motor oil doesn’t belong in our desert. Dumping oil on the ground, in the trash, or down storm drains can pollute soil, groundwater, and
Recycle Paperboard Feb26
February 18, 2026
Paper recyclables are more than just… well, paper. Recyclable paper products include such items as egg cartons, toilet paper rolls, paperboard, and cardboard boxes, magazines,
Recycle Valentines 26
February 16, 2026
Ready to say goodbye to those Valentine’s cards? ♻️ Plain, glitter-free cards and envelopes can be recycled. If they include glitter, foil, or plastic, they