Sticky Notes Burbank Recycle Center Drop-Off Recycle Container The classic sticky note size is 3″x3″. These are recyclable. However, anything smaller than 2″ cannot be recycled. Throw small sticky notes in the trash. Ways to Reduce Erasable Sticky Notes If you go through a lot of sticky notes, consider using a whiteboard instead. There are even reusable sticky notes made by Magic Whiteboard Products that work with dry erase markers and cling via static. Find out more. Make Your Own Non-Sticky Notes Instead of buying pads of sticky notes, cut up pieces of used paper into quarters and keep a stack handy. Use these when you don’t need a note to stick to something. Go Digital Make the switch to digital notes on your computer, phone or tablet. If you typically use sticky notes with books, switch to e-books. E-book software allows you to add sticky notes to your digital texts.