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Earth Day Recycling Do's And Dont's In Oceanside

Did you know that in San Diego County around 20% of what is put in recycling bins is not recyclable?

OCEANSIDE, CA — It's Earth Day in Oceanside, and one of the easiest ways to make a difference is to recycle. But it can be a challenge to figure out what can and cannot be recycled. Sometimes putting just one wrong thing in the recycling can cause more work at the recycling center or even contaminate the entire bin.

That's why we've put together these handy resources to turn even the most reluctant recyclers into environmental pros.

The Green Oceanside team has many resources to help you reduce, reuse, and recycle on the way to the city goal of Zero Waste in Oceanside. Visit them today at the downtown Oceanside Farmer's Market from 9am-1pm.

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The County of San Diego has a handy guide called "Recycling Right" with lots of tips on recycling and waste prevention.

CalReclyce provides a primer for waste reduction at home with easy ways to make a difference and reduce the generation of waste.

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Happy Earth Day Oceanside!


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