The Water Bureau's 2010 recycling rate was 41%.  The rate does not include scrap metal, concrete and other industrial materials, or "horizontal" construction waste such as dirt and rock.  These materials ARE recycled, but are tracked separate from our "traditional" recycling rate. 

The Water Bureau Has a Comprehensive Recycling Program. 

We Recycle:

• Paper
• Cardboard
• Plastic
• Tin
• Aluminum
• Scrap metal
• Glass
• Batteries
• Electronics
• CDs and floppy disks
• Clam Shells
• Plastic Bags
• Styrofoam
• Hard hats
• PVC

We Compost Too:

• Yard debris
• Food! Fruit, vegetables, meat, and dairy
• Coffee grounds and filters
• Paper towels and napkins
• Wooden stir sticks
• Tea bags