The Recycling Center will remain open until February 1, 2012, however, the Landfill and Compost facilities are now closed to the public. For information about this change, please call (650) 496-6974.
Palo Alto residents and businesses can dispose of excess refuse and yard trimmings at the Sunnyvale Materials Recovery and Transfer Station (SMaRT Station).
Free compost and mulch is available to Palo Alto residents at the SMaRT Station.
SMaRT Station information:
SMaRT Station 301 Carl Road Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Phone: (408) 752-8530 Open daily 8am-5pm, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
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