Recycling Tips

Curbside Recycling is offered in all cities and towns and most populated unincorporated areas. Contact the following companies for information about curbside recycling. Please note: service areas are subject to change.

  • Recology of Butte Colusa Counties - City of Oroville, City of Chico, Unincorporated County
    Phone: 530-533-5868
  • Northern Recycling and Waste Services - Town of Paradise, Unincorporated County
    Phone: 530-876-3340
  • Waste Management - City of Chico, City of Gridley, City of Biggs, Unincorporated County
    Phone: 530-893-4777
  1. Glass

What is accepted:

  • Glass food and beverage containers, including wine and beer bottles, wide mouth jars

How to prepare:

  • Remove metal lids and caps and place with cans
  • Rinse to avoid odors and insects
  • Labels do not need to be removed

Do not include:

  • Window glass or light bulbs
  • Drinking glasses or stemware
  • Mirrors
  • China, ceramics, crockery
  • Porcelain, Pyrex or vases
  1. Metal Cans
  1. Paper & Cardboard
  1. Plastic
  1. Yard Waste
  1. Curbside Recycling - Keep it Clean, Dry & Empty
  1. Curbside Green Waste Recycling