Spring is here, and gardening season is officially having its moment. Whether you’re planting herbs on the patio, refreshing your flower beds, or deciding that this is finally the year you keep…

Spring cleaning is here, and for a lot of us that means decluttering, organizing, and finally dealing with that one drawer we’ve been avoiding all year.

The San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority is seeking volunteers for our Recycling Ambassadors Program. Volunteers will staff sorting stations at events and participate in data…

Recycling can feel confusing sometimes, especially with so much mixed information out there (and let’s be honest...some of it sounds like an April Fool’s joke). If you’ve ever stood over the bin…

Have you ever wondered what happens after you toss your food scraps and yard waste in the green bin?

Mark Your Calendar
April is Earth Month — and there are a bunch of easy, fun ways to get involved locally, whether you’re bringing the kids, looking for something to do on a weekend, or just want to…

SLO County residents can receive a FREE kitchen pail for collecting and recycling your food scraps.

Have you ever been given a single-use plastic product that was labeled "compostable" or "biodegradable"? People often ask if these can go in your curbside green bin here in SLO County, and the answer is NO!

Recycling preserves natural resources, and helps ensure that the things we use have a second chance. The small act of placing recyclable materials in the blue bin instead of the garbage creates a greener future for SLO County.

We hit the streets to ask SLO County locals how they use their blue and green bins. See how they did and test your knowledge!

In San Luis Obispo County, food waste, yard waste and food soiled paper can all be recycled in your curbside green organics bin. But where does it end up beyond your curb? 

We are pleased to announce expanded hours for Hazardous, Electronic, and Universal Waste disposal at the Cold Canyon Landfill, beginning January 2, 2026!