Wishcycling
Avoid Wishcycling. Proper sorting makes a difference! Avoid contamination by sorting your recyclables properly. Below are some of the common items that contaminate the recyclables stream.
Common Wishcycling Items:
![wishcycling](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_shippingbags.jpg)
Shipping Bags
Reuse whenever possible!
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/3-yrd-bin-with-cart-LSweb.jpeg)
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Wishcycling_clamshells_11072018.png)
Clamshells
Request recyclable, compostable, reusable options.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/3-yrd-bin-with-cart-LSweb.jpeg)
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Wishcycling_plastic_11072018.png)
Place multiple pieces in a single
bag for collection.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/3-yrd-bin-with-cart-LSweb.jpeg)
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_cutlery-1.jpg)
& Utensils
Provide reusable options. Keep reusable cutlery with you to use when needed.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/3-yrd-bin-with-cart-LSweb.jpeg)
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Wishcycling_pillowpackaging_11072018.png)
for Packaging
Deflate and contain multiple pieces for collection.
Avoid products with
excessive packaging.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/3-yrd-bin-with-cart-LSweb.jpeg)
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_bubblewrap.jpg)
Reuse whenever possible or choose environmentally friendly packaging options, like newspaper and recyclable paper.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/3-yrd-bin-with-cart-LSweb.jpeg)
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_redcup.jpg)
Try reusable options at your
next events! Remember to
use your reusable water
bottle and travel mug.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/3-yrd-bin-with-cart-LSweb.jpeg)
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_cds.jpg)
Try donating to a resale shop or charity before disposing.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/3-yrd-bin-with-cart-LSweb.jpeg)
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Wishcycling_Styrofoam_11072018.png)
Avoid products with this type of packaging whenever possible. Reuse packaging or donate to a shipping/mailing business.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/3-yrd-bin-with-cart-LSweb.jpeg)
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Wishcycling_lidsstraws_11072018.png)
& Straws
Use reusable straws, bottles, cups and mugs to avoid using these products.
GARBAGE: Dispose
of in the gray
garbage cart or bin.
![](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/3-yrd-bin-with-cart-LSweb.jpeg)
![Online Retailers Bags](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_shippingbags.jpg)
![Takeout/Salad Clamshells](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Wishcycling_clamshells_11072018.png)
![Plastic Packaging](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Wishcycling_plastic_11072018.png)
![Plastic Plate/Utensils](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_cutlery-1.jpg)
![Air Bags for Packaging](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_packing-pocket.jpg)
![Bubble Wrap](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_bubblewrap.jpg)
![Solo Cups](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_redcup.jpg)
![CDs/DVDs/VHS Tapes](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Wishcycling_cds.jpg)
![Styrofoam Products](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Wishcycling_Styrofoam_11072018.png)
![Plastic Caps, Lids & Straws](https://www.livermoresanitation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Wishcycling_lidsstraws_11072018.png)