County of San Mateo RecycleWorks Facilities

Facilities Recycling
The recycling program for San Mateo County employees

Mixed Paper and Cardboard Recycling

"Mixed Paper" is basically what the name implies: all types of paper thatcan be recycled together. Mixed paper is typically collected in large green carts rolling carts or smaller deskside mixed paper boxes. These containers are available free of charge from RecycleWorks. recycle icon

If you are cleaning out office files and need additional pick-ups contact the Facilities Customer Center at 650-363-4444.

What can be put into the Mixed Paper Containers

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  • Newspapers
  • Computer Paper
  • Writing Paper
  • Flattened Cardboard
  • Envelopes (plastic window OK)
  • Opened "Junk Mail"
  • Brochures
  • Magazines & Catalogs
  • Cereal Boxes/Gray Paperboard (remove liners)
  • Manila Folders
  • Milk Cartons, Frozen Food Boxes
  • NCR Paper
  • Stapled paper
  • Sticky notes
  • Shredded Paper

  • Tissues, napkins or paper towels
  • Hardcover books
  • Photographs
  • Blueprints/Bluelines
  • Carbon paper
  • Plastic transparencies or film
  • Food or candy wrappers
  • Paper cups, plates or any paper that has come in direct contact with food
  • Rubber bands or large metal clips