City of Commerce
2535 COMMERCE WAY
COMMERCE, CA 90040
(323) 722-4805
environmental programs
Environmental Programs

General Recycling Information

What to Recycle

City Schedule Special Refuse Pick-Ups

Commerce Recycling Centers

Recycling and Hazardous Waste Hotlines
GENERAL RECYCLING INFORMATION
  1. Place all metal, glass and plastic material in the recycling container with newspaper on top. Place the recycling container at the curb on your regular collection day.
  2. Rinse all food containers thoroughly upon emptying bottle, jar or can.
  3. Do not include tissues or paper towels or any paper product with food or other contaminates on it.
  4. Windowpanes, glassware or ceramics cannot be recycled.
  5. To discourage scavenging, put your recycling container out in the morning.
  6. Do not put motor oil, paint, turpentine, cleaners that contain acids or lye, household or car batteries or pesticides in your recycling container or in your trash. Call 1-800-CLEANUP (1-800-253-2687) for the location of the next free Household Hazardous Waste Roundup.