Garden Hoses Landfill Absolutely Not Recyclable Garden hoses are a mess for recycling plant operators because they are long stringy items that damage equipment. They also create safety hazards for employees, so remember to place in the trash. Did You Know? Garden Hoses Can Be Hazardous to Your Health A study on over 100 garden hoses found that many contain unsafe levels of BPA, lead and flame retardants, all of which leach into the water. Drinking from garden hoses can be hazardous to your health. Read more about this issue in an article by Time. Screening Garden Products