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		You can help Palo Alto move toward Zero Waste by incorporating sustainable practices into your everyday lifestyle.
		Click on the topic of interest to you and be taken directly to that section.

What Goes Where - If you have an item and you want to know what to do with it, find your answer here. This section includes the following information:

Recyclopedia – Find out where to reuse, recycle and properly dispose of just about everything!
What Goes Where Toolkit – Tips, signage, games and videos to help you figure out which items go where.
Curbside Collection Services – What services are available to you? What can you recycle and compost in your blue and green collection containers?
Palo Alto Recycling Center – Accepted materials, location and hours of operation.
Palo Alto Landfill and Composting Facility – Location, hours of operation, rates and fee schedule, rules and regulations, and the composting facility.
Hazardous Waste Program – Hazardous waste disposal options for residents and small businesses.
Clean Up Day Program – On-call pick up service for residents and businesses to dispose of unwanted items.
Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion Ordinance – Projects are required to salvage, and/or divert at least 75% of project debris from landfill.

BYOBag - Bringing your own bag when you shop is an easy way to make a difference

Junk Mail Reduction – It’s good to recycle your junk mail, but it’s even better to stop getting it.

Bay-Friendly Gardening and Compost Giveaway Days – Have a beautiful, healthy garden using practices that reduce waste, conserve natural resource and protect the watersheds of the San Francisco Bay.

Citywide Yard Sale - Reduce waste, keep valuable materials out of the landfill and save money!

Special Events and Party Planning – Whether you’re planning a large event or an intimate dinner, with a bit of planning you can make it a zero waste function.

Green Business Program – Support local green businesses.

Green Teams – Learn about Green Teams, what they are and why so many businesses, schools and neighborhoods are creating them.

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