The Camp Pendleton Recycling Program promotes environmental stewardship to meet Federal and State waste diversion mandates.
Teamwork from all residents, tenants, units and commands at Camp Pendleton is making an important contribution towards showing those in surrounding communities that Camp Pendleton cares about the environment.
Did you know that money generated by the Camp Pendleton
recycling program goes right back into our military community?
Here are just a few things that have been purchased…
Specialized Wheelchairs for Beaches
Fire Rings for Beaches
Bookmobile & Books for Base Libraries
Two 20-Passenger Busses
Picnic pavilions, tables, and grills
Cabanas & shade structures
Fitness Equipment for Base Gyms
Uniforms & Equipment for Youth Sports
Energy-Saving Utility Vehicles
Football Helmets/Pads for Intramurals
Ice Machines
Bleachers for Athletics Fields
Furniture for Single Marine Program
Tricycles/Scooters/Helmets for CDC’s
Mobile Rock Climbing Wall
Safety Materials
Motorcycle Training Simulators
Driving Simulators
Youth & Teen Center Rec Equipment
SOI Crosswalk Safety Lighting
Bus Stop Improvements
& more!
Where can I recycle electronic and other forms of hazardous waste?
There are a couple of options.
If it’s your personal property and it’s still usable, you can donate it to a charitable organization or an off-base reseller.
Residents of Lincoln & Hunt Housing are to go to their respective housing department to turn in Electronic and Hazardous Waste Material.
Hazardous waste turn-in events occur off-base in cities surrounding Camp Pendleton throughout the month. You can find dates and times for these events by googling hazardous waste recycling.
Contact your Base Housing Management office for turn-in procedures and programs that apply to your neighborhood.
What materials can we recycle?
Cardboard, paper, aluminum & plastic bottles and cans, glass bottles and jars, scrap metals. This includes detergent and shampoo bottles, metal food cans and cereal/food boxes.
Where can I drop off my recyclable materials?
You can drop your materials off at any one of three recycling centers in 22 Area, 13 Area, and 52 Areas during operating hours.
For after hours drop-off:
Electronic or household hazardous waste is not permitted at after-hours drop-off sites!
Who do I call when I need assistance or have a question?
Call the Base Recycling Manager at (760) 212-3934.
Who is required to recycle at Camp Pendleton?
Everyone! Base Order MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 6280.1. requires all MCB Camp Pendleton occupants to recycle.
Can someone other than Camp Pendleton Recycling Staff or Waste Management remove recyclables from bins and containers?
No. Scavenging is illegal and should be reported to PMO or the Recycling Manager.
Do you give money back for bottles and cans?
No. We are not a redemption center. All recyclables received are considered donated and the revenue obtained from sales is returned to the Base Recycling Program.After paying for the recycling program’s overhead, the remainder pays for morale, welfare and recreation projects.
Can we use black plastic bags?
No. All bags used for holding recyclables must be transparent.
I live in family housing and I need recycling bins. Who can I call?
Please call your housing management office.
Do I have to wash out empty bottles, jars and cans?
No, but it is recommended, so to reduce flies, vermin and odors.
Do I need to remove the label from bottles, jars and cans?
No. Removing the label is no longer required.
Do you accept shredded paper?
Yes, as long as it is placed into clear plastic bags.
Do you accept styrofoam?
Yes. We accept all packaging material, especially the kind that comes with televisions and computers.
Items that can be placed in the Recycling Containers
Work Spaces
Blue 90 Gallon Bins (ONLY Non PII Paper).
Brown 90 Gallon Bins (Recyclables (Aluminum Cans, Glass drinking bottles, Plastic Bottles).
Dual Metal Frames (Non PII Paper).
Housing
Recycling Containers (Cardboard, Aluminum Cans, Metal Cans, Glass, Plastic, Miscellaneous Plastic, Shrink Wrap, Bubble Wrap, Polystyrene).
Bachelor Enlisted Quarters:
1. Small Red Container (Aluminum Cans, Glass drinking bottles, Plastic Bottles).
2. Small Red Container (Non PII Paper).
Three Compartment Container – Please place all your recyclables and Non PII materials into these 3 compartments container.
Gas Stations
Blue 90 Gallon Bins (Aluminum Cans, Glass bottles, Plastic Bottles, Non PII Paper, and Plastic Bottles).
Items that are not to be placed in the Recycling containers
Work Spaces
Blue 90 Gallon Bins (No PII Paper, trash, Aluminum Cans, Glass drinking bottles, Plastic Bottles)
Paper only.
Brown 90 Gallon Bins (No Trash, Electronics, Monitors, CPU, Radios, TV, LCD, Cable Wires, Computers, Phones, Laptops, Vacuums, VCR, CD player, Xbox, Nintendo, Electronic Toys, Hair Dryer, Etc.)
Plastic Racks Frames (Non PII Paper, trash or Recyclables (Aluminum Cans, Glass drinking bottles, Plastic Bottles).
Housing
Recycling Bins (Trash, Food waste, Dirt, Paper Towels, Ceramics, Baby Diapers, Dog Poop, Mirrors,
Furniture or Motor Vehicles, Green Waste, Mulch, Bushes, Logs, etc.).
Hazardous Material, (Paint, Glass Cleaner, Car Oil, Cooking Oil, Car Batteries, Household Batteries, Light Bulbs, Expired Fuel, Car Tires, etc.,
Cloths (Textiles, Shoes, Shirts, Pants, Sweaters, Jackets, etc., Uniforms: should be turned in to the Thrift Store by Lake O’Neil.)
Food, (Food should be placed in Trash Containers, if in a Recyclable Containers please empty and place in Recycling Bins.),
Dead Animals, (Contact Animal Control (760) 725-8120).
Microwaves, (Base Housing contact your Housing Managers’ to turn-in), Refrigerators, (Base Housing contact your Housing Managers’ to turn-in, Electronics, Tires, they are considered a Hazardous Material.
BEQs
Small Red Containers No on the listed items (Trash, Electronics, Monitors, CPU, Radios, TV, LCD, Cable
Wires, Computers, Phones, Laptops, Vacuums, VCR, CD Player, Xbox, Nintendo, Electronic Toys, Hair
Dryer, Etc.
Three Compartment Container near Dumpsters For non PII Paper, Electronics, Monitors, CPU, Radios, TV, LCD, Cable Wires, Computers, Phones, Laptops, Vacuums, VCR, CD Player, Xbox, Nintendo, Electronic Toys, Hair Dryer, Etc.).
Gas Stations
Blue 90 Gallon Bins (No Trash, Electronics, Monitors, CPU, Radios, TV, LCD, Cable Wires, Computers,
Phones, Laptops, Vacuums, VCR, CD Player, Xbox, Nintendo, Electronic Toys, Hair Dryer, Etc.,
Hazardous Material, Paint, Glass Cleaner, Car Oil, Cooking Oil, Car Batteries, Household Batteries, Light Bulbs, Expired Fuel, Car Tires, etc.).
Cloths (Textiles, Shoes, Shirts, Pants, Sweaters, Jackets, etc., Uniforms should be turned in to the Thrift Store by Lake O’Neil.),
Food, (Food should be placed in Trash Containers, if in a Recyclable Containers please empty and place in Recycling Bins.),
Dead Animals (Contact Animal Control (760) 725-8120.),
Microwaves, (Base Housing contact your Housing Managers’ to turn-in: Refrigerators, Electronics, Tires, It is considered a Hazardous Material.
22 Area Main Recycling Center
Bldg 22054 – View Map
Two Blocks East of DRMO
| Mon–Fri | 7:00am–3pm |
| Sat/Sun | Closed |
(760) 725-4982
Recycling Managers Office
Manager: Barbara Vajda
(760) 763-2032
Recycling Specialist: Ingrid Melvin
(760) 725-4892
Recycling Specialist: Lea Browns
(760) 725-4982
