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until such operations locate in or near northern California, no market currently exists for those plastics. Non-recyclable glass includes light bulbs, auto glass, window panes, and mirrors. These forms of glass contain contaminants which render them unacceptable in plants which produce glass containers, and currently no significant California market exists for the material. Food wastes theoretically could be composted or used as animal feed, but for household and restaurant food wastes, few such programs exist. There are backyard composters designed for vegetable wastes or for combined animal and vegetable wastes and their use can be encouraged. Agricultural wastes brought to the County's landfills are in quantities too small to be diverted, since extensive source reduction and recycling is already being accomplished, primarily by the agricultural industry itself, which dominates this jurisdiction. Much of the textile wastes which are found in the commercial and industrial waste stream are scraps from the production of upholstery for vehicle interiors and furniture production. The materials are often vinyl and other non-recycled materials. Cotton, wool and other natural fibers have markets in the area and are usually efficiently recycled through second-hand shops and non- profit organizations. Thus, the textiles which reach the waste stream are generally nonrecyclable. Hazardous materials constitute only 1. 04% of the unincorporated County's solid waste disposal stream, and a third of that weight is in empty containers. Much of the remaining weight is in containers or battery casings. The Household Hazardous Waste Element which is a part of this planning process establishes guidelines to help reduce or eliminate this waste category from the disposal stream. Chapter 2 - Waste Generation 22