Marin Sanitary Service operates a dual-stream recycling program, meaning paper and cardboard is collected separately from containers (glass, plastic and metal). Collecting materials this way produces cleaner, higher-quality recycling material.
The size and number of recycling carts and/or bins a complex uses varies, but what goes in these recycling receptacles remains the same: recyclables only. Your recycling receptacles should be clearly marked and easy to identify. You can see all the carts and bins available to you here.
The blue cart is for paper recyclables. The brown cart is for containers (glass, plastic and metal).
If your complex has a cardboard bin, please use this bin for cardboard only. Paper and containers should go in their respective carts.
There are a few multifamily customers who use split recycling carts. In this case, the blue side of the split-cart is for paper recyclables, the brown side of the cart is for containers made of glass, aluminum and plastic.
Please help us in reaching Marin’s zero waste goals by making sure that what you put into your recycling belongs there and not in the garbage or compostables receptacles.