Polystyrene (Styrofoam®)
- Empty and lightly rinse containers. Secure loose material (e.g., packing peanuts) in plastic grocery bags
- In the Blue Recycling Toter, place the following:
- Cups
- Egg cartons
- Foam packing
- Meat and fruit trays
- Packing "peanuts"
- Plates
- Take-out containers
- In the Black Garbage Toter, place all containers soaked with food or grease
Scrap Metals
- Clean and dry household metal items
- In the Blue Recycling Toter, place the following items:
- Aerosol cans (empty)
- Aluminum foil (clean)
- Small metal appliances (e.g., toaster, waffle iron, blender)
- Keys
- Metal
- Metal lids and caps from glass bottles
- Paint cans (remove excess paint, let residue dry)
- Pots and pans
- In the Black Garbage Toter, place all hangers (wood, metal, plastic), and hardware (nails, screws, nuts, bolts)
Used Motor Oil & Filters
Used motor oil and oil filters cannot be placed on the curbside for recycle. You must dispose of used oil and oil filters at a Certified Used Oil Collection Center. Oil must be in a container with a screw top lid. Oil filters must be in a Ziploc bag.
Contaminated Oil, Used oil, & Batteries
Contaminated oil, used oil, batteries may also be disposed of at the Modesto Collection Facility, open every Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., except holidays.