Sanitation Division — Recycling and Disposal Resources
Siskiyou County recycling and disposal resources. Accepted plastics and other materials vary by local receiving center.
County recycling locations and material-specific instructions; check local acceptance before traveling.
Plastics 3–7 are not accepted everywhere. Check the receiving center first.
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Do not place sharps in county recycling centers, transfer stations or 24-hour bins; contact Public Health for disposal guidance.
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Waste service — Recycling locations and material instructions
Recycling Locations
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County transfer stations. Check the receiving provider’s current eligibility, material limits and operating instructions.
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Waste service — County transfer stations
Transfer Stations
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Household hazardous-waste collection information. Check the receiving provider’s current eligibility, material limits and operating instructions.
Some materials are too difficult or dangerous to dispose of on a regular basis. Those items should be safely stored and wait for a temporary collection event to be announced. There are a few items that can safely be disposed of, and these items and their disposal sites are listed below.
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Paint can be disposed of at alternative locations such as Fort Jones Lumber, and Solano stores in Mount Shasta and Weed. For a full list of alternative drop-off locations visit the Paintcare site. Some drop-off sites have either a minimum or maximum quantity. Paint must be in original containers and labeled.
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Waste service — Household hazardous-waste collection information
Household Hazardous Waste
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