Recycling Tips

Tips for Successful Recycling

  1. Recyclables should be EMPTY, CLEAN, AND DRY. A quick rinse and air dry before placing them in your recycle cart avoids contaminating an entire truck load of recyclables. 
  2. Do NOT bag recyclables; leave them loose. You can place them directly in your recycle cart once they are EMPTY, CLEAN, AND DRY.
  3. Almost anything that grows can be composted or placed in the organics cart. Palm fronds or stringy plants must go in the black trash cart (they can’t be recycled since they get caught in the machinery).
  4. Do NOT put electronics, bulky, or hazardous materials in your curbside carts.

Seasonal Recycle Brea Guides

Latest SB 1383 News:

Recycling Centers

  • Beverage Container Collection Center
  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Center
    • County of Orange provides free HHW collection for OC residents. 9 am to 3 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Closed on major holidays and rainy days. Max 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip.
      • Anaheim: 1071 N. Blue Gum Street
      • Irvine: 6411 Oak Canyon
      • Huntington Beach: 17121 Nichols Lane - Gate 6
      • San Juan Capistrano: 32250 La Pata Avenue

Composting

Compost enriches the soil, helps retain water, and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers. 

The City of Brea holds an annual compost giveaway for residents. Stay tuned for more information on the next upcoming City of Brea compost giveaway event.

Interested in more opportunities for compost? Orange County residents can pick up free compost from OC landfills year-round! Click this link for more information: https://oclandfills.com/compost