Garden Hose

Material A
Rubber: Both natural and synthetic, the latter being the most common.

Disposal: Garbage Bin.

Cannot be recycled like natural rubbers such as latex because Synthetic rubber is a petrochemical product, which usually means that it is of non-renewable energy sources.

Material B
PVC: Variations of vinyl materials.

Often not accepted in municipalities to be recycled, as it is harder to break down and reuse than other materials are.

Disposal: Garbage Bin

Best Alternative
The best alternative to go with would be to buy a vinyl hose. Neither of the two materials are environmentally friendly as neither are practical when it comes to recycling, but Vinyl offers a better usage time frame and generally last longer than rubber hoses.