Plastic Recycling Event
Date: October 23, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Address:
Wilbur-Ellis Receiving Yard
160 Grant Avenue
(access off of Healdsburg Avenue)
Healdsburg, CA 95448
160 Grant Avenue
(access off of Healdsburg Avenue)
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Registration Required: No
The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures plans to hold plastic container recycling events twice per year (Spring and Fall).
Accepted Material:
Plastic pesticide/chemical containers ranging in size from 1 pint to 55 gallons will be accepted.
Containers must be:
- Plastic containers ranging from 1 pint to 55 gallons
- Containers must be triple-rinsed and dried
- Containers 15 gallons and larger must be cut into quarters prior to bringing to Recycling Day
- All plastic lids, plastic/metal handles and rings, label booklets, and plastic sleeves must
be removed (glued labels accepted) - Secure containers in trucks and trailers during transport
Materials Not Accepted
- Plastic tubing
- PVC pipe
- Plastic measuring cups
- 5-gallon bucket lids
- Metal or plastic handles
- Containers that held motor oil, anti-freeze, and/or diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
- Any other miscellaneous plastics
Any unauthorized plastics or improperly rinsed containers will be rejected.
Preparing larger containers for recycling:
- Cut 5-gallon jugs in half
- Cut barrels lengthwise and then into smaller pieces
- 15-gallon containers: each half cut in two
- 30-gallon containers: each half cut in thirds
- 55-gallon containers: each half cut in quarters
This Event is open to:
- Growers
- Nurseries
- Pest Control Business
- Golf Courses
- Parks
- Government Agencies
Resources:
Forms:
- Pesticide Container Rinse Certification Form (PDF: 251 kB)
Sponsors:
