The benefits of recycling beverage containers are many. It saves energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and conserves natural resources!

Get 5¢ when you recycle beverage containers 24 ounces or less and 10¢ for each container greater. To find a recycling center in your area, visit CalRecycle. For additional recyclers, visit our SmartBusiness Recycling website.


TIPS:

1. Request receptacles for beverage containers here.

2. Arrange free collection with the County's sponsored non-profit organization:
    SGV Conservation Corps, Norma Martinez (626) 444-5337


FACTS (source earth911.com):

Aluminum

✔ Recycling 1 kg of aluminium saves 8 kg of bauxite, 4 kg of chemicals and 14 kWh of electricity.

✔ Recycling takes 20 times less energy compared to making from scratch.

✔ Recycling emits 95% less of CO2 compared to refining new metal.

Glass

✔ Recycling 1 glass bottle saves enough energy to run a 100W bulb for 4 hours.

✔ Recycling 1000 kg of glass conserves 1,200 kg of raw materials.

Plastic

✔ Recycling 1 ton of bottles saves approximately 3.8 barrels of oil.

✔ Recycling 1 ton of plastic saves 7.4 cubic yards of landfill space.