Recycle Mattress Feb26
February 11, 2026
Getting a new mattress this Presidents’ Day weekend? There are some free, easy ways to keep your unwanted one out of the landfill or from
Valentine – Less Stuff 26
February 9, 2026
This Valentine’s Day, instead of more stuff, give the gift of unforgettable experiences. 🍽️🌳 Whether it’s a day a local museum, a romantic dinner, a
Valentine from the Heart 26
February 7, 2026
Make a valentine from the heart using materials you already have at home. It’s a fun, easy project to do with the kids and a
Any Indoor Container Will Do Jan26
February 4, 2026
Make recycling in your household easy and convenient. Your recycling bin can be a plastic basket, or box, a wicker basket or even a plain
GAME DAY MVP
February 2, 2026
Hosting a Super Bowl party? Game day gatherings don’t have to create a pile of trash. Choose beverages in recyclable aluminum or glass, set out
AWAC Plant of the Month February 26
February 1, 2026
This vibrant, low-water native bursts into bloom early in spring, providing an important nectar source for hummingbirds when they need it most. Thriving in full
Black Plastic Goes in Garbage
January 31, 2026
Most recycling facilities, like the Victorville Materials Recovery Facility, use machines that “read” materials with infrared light — but black plastic absorbs that light, so
Broken Furniture
January 28, 2026
🚫♻️ Small broken furniture doesn’t belong in the recycling or organics carts! Chairs, shelves, and other small furniture items should be broken down and placed
Rigid Plastics Okay
January 26, 2026
In the High Desert & Mountain area, you can recycle rigid, bulky polypropylene plastics like crates, bins, and buckets! Remember to clean and dry buckets
Why Some Plastic Isn’t Recycled
January 24, 2026
Black plastic trays, flimsy wraps, chip bags—some plastics can’t be recycled even if they look like they should. Learn why it’s not just about the