The City of Downey, through CalMet Services, Inc., provides the community with one of the longest established curbside recycling services in the United States. In addition to weekly trash, recycling, and green waste pickup, CalMet offers numerous recycling services to the residential and business community. There are also many other online resources with money-saving tips designed to help residents and businesses REDUCE, REUSE, and RECYCLE. Links to some of these sites are provided below.

• U.S. EPA - Wastes
• CalRecycle - Ways to Cut Your Trash in Half and Publications and Tips
• Tree Hugger - Recycling Tips
• Future Friendly - Waste Reduction Advice