The Single Stream (“Brown Cart”) curbside recycling program for single and multi family residences allows residents to commingle (“mix”) all household recyclables in their recycling cart for collection. The goal of this program is to make recycling more convenient, encouraging greater participation which will result in a higher recycling rate. Single family residences are given a brown 64 gallon wheeled cart, where all recyclables are placed. The cart is placed on the curb each week on garbage day for collection. In instances where the 64 gallon cart may be to large, a 32 gallon cart can be substituted. Apartment house owners/managers have been provided with smaller recycling bins with carrying handles for in-unit collection. Each week the bins can be emptied into a larger recycling container provided to the apartment facility for collection. Apartment house residents who have not received recycling bins should contact their manager or the City of Martinez (372-3531) for assistance. Materials that can be recycled using Single Stream:  Paper Metal  Books (paperback) Aerosol cans (empty)  Boxes, packages Aluminum cans  Carbonless paper Aluminum foil (clean)  Cardboard (cut to fit in cart) Aluminum pie plates  Catalogs Cookie sheets  Cereal boxes CRV beverage cans  Colored and construction paper Food cans (clean)  Computer paper Paint cans (empty, dried, latex)  Copy paper Pet food cans  Coupons Steel cans  Detergent boxes Tin cans  Egg cartons (paper only; no    Styrofoam) Glass  Envelopes with metal clasps (Rinsed; all colors; lids, caps OK)  Envelopes with plastic windows Bottles  Frozen food packages CRV beverage containers  Gift wrap (non-metallic) Jars  Junk mail Plastic  Magazines (Containers only; empty; rinsed; with chasing arrows #1-#7; lids, caps OK)  Manila folders Baby wipe containers  Newspapers and inserts Bleach bottles  Office paper Buckets without handles  Paper (adhesive/postits) CRV beverage containers (soda, water, juice)  Paper bags Detergent bottles  Paper packaging with remnant tape Food containers  Paper towel and toilet paper tubes Fruit basket (plastic, #1-#7)  Pet food bags Household cleaning containers  Ribbon Lids and caps  Shredded paper (in a paper bag) Milk jugs  Telephone books Prescription bottles (empty)  Tissue paper (gift type) Salad dressing bottles (rinsed) Shampoo and cream rinse bottles Tub containers (yogurt, cottage cheese, margarine, #1-#7) Water jugs In addition to household recyclables, the curbside collection program will also collect other materials, including yard waste and car batteries, motor oil, and oil filters- Yard Waste Recycling Residents can also recycle lawn clippings and other yard waste with their 96 gallon green recycling carts. Pick up is every other week on the same day as garbage collection. Acceptable Yard Waste includes grass clippings, brush, weeds and leaves, hay and straw, prunings and tree trimmings. Materials that are not accepted for collection include plastic bags, rocks, concrete, sod and dirt, stumps, palm fronds and pet waste. Safe Disposal of Car Batteries, Motor Oil, & Oil Filters Residents who do their own auto upkeep can recycle their car batteries, used oil, and oil filters at the curb. Please follow these instructions to prevent accidents. Pour motor oil into a clear plastic container with secure lid. Seal and place container beside recycling bin. A maximum of three (3) gallons of oil per pickup is allowed. Oil filters should be drained and placed in a zip-loc plastic bag that can be sealed tightly and then placed next to the recycling bin on your collection day. Leave your vehicle battery by recycling bin, maximum of one per pickup. Please, no leaking batteries. They will not be picked up. Residents can also recycle antifreeze, paint, motor oil, filters and batteries at the Recycling Drop-off Center located at 444 N. Buchanan Circle, Pacheco. Hours are 8-4pm Mon-Fri and 9-1pm Saturday. For safe disposal of all other household hazardous wastes, please call toll-free 1-800-646-1431.