Waste Collection Schedule During the Holidays
November 16, 2020Your recycle, compost, and garbage collection day may change during the holidays. If your regular collection day falls on or after the holiday, your collection day will be moved to the next day.
Energy/Compost Facility Consideration
October 31, 2013This webpage is the third in a series of webpages as an Energy/Compost Facility in Palo Alto is considered.... More... about Energy/Compost Facility Consideration
Energy/Compost Feasibility Study
June 1, 2010On April 5, 2010 the Palo Alto City Council directed staff to hire a consultant to conduct a Feasibility Study for a dry anaerobic digestion facility on the southeast side of Palo Alto's wastewater treatment plant ("Plant"). (See "April 5, 2010 City Council Meeting Results." )... More... about Energy/Compost Feasibility Study
Welcome to Zero Waste Palo Alto
Zero Waste Palo Alto’s mission is to help the community reach its Zero Waste goal of virtually eliminating waste being burned or buried. Zero Waste goes beyond recycling – it’s a systems approach that first seeks to eliminate waste wherever possible, and then manages discards through reuse and recycling.
2018 Zero Waste Plan |
The Plan identifies new and expanded policies, programs, and infrastructure that will be needed to reach our Zero Waste goals. |
2017 Waste Characterization Study |
Approximately 67% of what is being thrown in the garbage is recyclable or compostable. |
Recycle and Compost QuestionsCheck out our
Contact Zero Waste Palo Alto at: (650) 496-5910 |
Collection Services QuestionsGreenWaste of Palo Alto is our contracted hauler and processor. Please contact them directly for:
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