• Recyclopedia – Find out where to reuse, recycle and properly dispose of just about everything!
• What Goes Where Toolkit – Tips, signage, games, videos and pictures 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.
• GreenWaste Environmental Outreach Coordinator Assistance – Need help? GreenWaste EOC’s are ready to assist you in starting up a program or keeping one going strong.

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.

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 - Become a certified Green Business and be recognized for your efforts.

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

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