Guide for Reuse, Repair, Recycling, and Safe Disposal
for Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and the City of Palo Alto

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Curbside Service Information

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Palo Alto - Curbside Service Information

Hauler Contact Information

GreenWaste of Palo Alto, 650-493-4894

What Goes Where

Recycling
  • Aerosol Can - Empty
  • Aluminum Foil & Pans - Clean
  • Berry Baskets - Woven Plastic
  • Cardboard
  • CRV - Glass Beverage Containers
  • Broken Electronics
  • Plastic To-Go Containers
  • Glass Bottles & Jars (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV
  • Newspaper
  • Paper
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  • 6-Pack Rings
    Put in bag with other film plastic.
  • ABS Plastic
  • Aerosol Can - Empty
    Empty, nonhazardous aerosol cans only.
  • Aluminum Foil & Pans - Clean
  • Audio & Visual Equipment - Non-working
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal. Remove battery if any and place in recycle cart. Take battery to HHW Station.
  • Berry Baskets - Woven Plastic
  • Beverage Containers - Mixed
  • Bicycle - Scrap & Parts
    Metal parts can be recycled
  • Bimetal Cans (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV
  • Books - Hard Cover - Non-working
  • Books - Soft Cover - Non-working
  • Bubble Wrap
    Put bubble wrap with bags and other film plastic in a plastic bag, tie and place in recycling cart.
  • Cables & Wires - Non-working
    Wire must be bundled or tied together.
  • Cameras & Camcorders - Non-working
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal. Remove battery and place in recycle cart. Take battery to HHW Station or place out during Clean Up Day.
  • Cardboard
    Remove all packing material, flatten and place in your blue recycle cart. Excess cardboard can be cut or folded it into 2 foot x 3 foot pieces and placed in a tied bundle next to your blue cart.
  • CD/DVD Jewel Cases
    Consider reuse or repair before disposal.
  • Cell Phones - Non-working
    Consider repair and reuse options before reycling. Remove battery and put phone in sealed, clear, tear-resistant bag and place in recycling cart. Take battery to HHW Station.
  • Child Car Seats - Non-working/Expired/Accident
  • Christmas Lights - Non-working
    Please bundle before placing into recycling cart.
  • Clocks & Watches - Non-working
    Consider repair and reuse options before disposal. Remove battery and place in recycle cart. Take battery to the HHW Station or set out with other batteries during your Clean Up Day.
  • Clothes Hangers - Broken
    Metal hangers must be bundled or tied together.
  • Compressed Gas Cylinders - Single-use/Non-working
    Empty, depressurized metal gas cylinders can go in your blue recycle cart. The valve must been removed or the tank must be clearly punctured. Pressurized cylinders can to the HHW Station.
  • Computer Accessories - Non-working
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal. Remove battery and place in recycle cart. Anything with a computer chip is accepted, no TVs or computer monitors. Take battery to HHW Station.
  • Computers - Non-working
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal. Remove battery and place in recycle cart. Anything with a computer chip is accepted, no TVs or computer monitors. Take battery to HHW Station.
  • Copy Machines - Non-working
    This item can go in your blue recycle cart. If it does not fit, it can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • CRV - Aluminum Beverage Containers
  • CRV - Bimetal Beverage Containers
  • CRV - Glass Beverage Containers
    No porcelain, ceramics, window or mirror glass, red or blue glass, Pyrex or light bulbs.
  • CRV - Plastic Beverage Containers
    Please leave caps on bottles. Empty containers, pour out liquids.
  • Egg Cartons - Paper - Clean
  • Egg Cartons - Plastic
    Egg cartons made from expanded polystyrene are not accepted for recycling.
  • Electronics - Non-working
    Anything with a computer chip is accepted for recycling, no TVs or computer monitors.
  • Envelopes - Paper
    Plastic windows okay.
  • Espresso Machines
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal. Remove battery if it has one and place in recycle cart. Take battery to the HHW Station or set out with other batteries during your Clean Up Day.
  • Ferrous Scrap Metal/Steel
  • Food Service Ware - Plastic Clamshells/To-Go Containers/Trays
    Empty containers only. No food or liquids.
  • Food Service Ware - Plastic Cups & Plates
    Empty containers only. No food or liquids.
  • Food Service Ware - To-Go Cup Lids
    If plastic, these go in your blue recycle cart.
  • Frozen Food Boxes
  • Game Cartridges - Non-working
  • Gaming Systems & Accessories - Non-working
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal. Remove battery if any and place in recycle cart. Take battery to HHW Station.
  • Gift Tissue Paper
    No food contaminated paper, foil paper or thermal paper. Staples and tape are ok.
  • Glass Bottles & Jars (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV
    No porcelain, ceramics, window or mirror glass, red or blue glass, Pyrex or light bulbs.
  • Greeting Cards - Musical/Electronic Piece
    Remove battery and electronic element. Recycle the paper card if free of plastic and/or metallic decoration (trash). Take battery to the HHW Station or set out with other batteries during your Clean Up Day.
  • Hardware & Fasteners
  • Hearing Aids
    Consider reuse or repair before disposal.
  • Helium Tanks - Empty
    Empty, depressurized metal gas cylinders can go in your blue recycle cart. The valve must been removed or the tank must be clearly punctured. Pressurized cylinders can to the HHW Station
  • Ink Cartridges
  • Keys
  • Kitchen Fixtures
  • Knives & Shears
    Place knives in a clear plastic container for worker safety.
  • Lab Plastics - Used
    Empty containers only. No solids or liquids.
  • Magazines
    No food contaminated paper, foil paper or thermal paper. Staples and tape are ok.
  • Metal Bottle Caps
  • Metal Cans
  • Metal Jar Lids
  • Metal Pipe
  • Moving Boxes & Packing Materials
    Remove all packing material, flatten and place in your blue recycle cart. Excess cardboard can be cut or folded it into 2 foot x 3 foot pieces and placed in a tied bundle next to your blue cart.
  • Newspaper
  • Non-ferrous Scrap Metal
  • Paint Cans & Buckets - Empty & Dry
  • Paper
    No food contaminated paper, foil paper or thermal paper. Staples and tape are ok.
  • Paper - Shredded
    Put shredded paper in a plastic or paper bag, tie, staple or tape bag securely and place in recycling cart.
  • Paper Bags
    No food contaminated paper, foil paper or thermal paper. Food-soiled paper bags go in Compost.
  • Paperboard Boxes/Tubes
    No food contaminated paper, foil paper or thermal paper.
  • Personal Care & Beauty Product Packaging
    Empty containers only. Tubes (e.g., toothpaste, ointment, lotions) go in your black landfill cart.
  • Phonebooks
  • Photographs & Photo Paper
    Polaroids/instant photos go in your black landfill cart.
  • Pill Bottles
  • Plant Pots - Plastic
  • Plastic Bags
    Put bags and other film plastic into a plastic bag, tie and place in recycling cart.
  • Plastic Bottles & Jugs - Non-CRV
    Please leave caps on bottles. Empty containers, pour out liquids.
  • Plastic Bucket
    Empty containers only. Pour out liquids and scrape or wipe out residue.
  • Plastic Corrugated Signs
  • Plastic Film & Wrap
    Put bags and other film plastic into a plastic bag, tie and place in recycling cart.
  • Plastic Lids & Caps - Bottles and Jars
    Caps reattached to empty plastic bottles may be recycled. Small loose caps and lids will not be captured for recycling
  • Plastic Wide Mouth Container
    Empty containers only. No food or liquids.
  • Pots & Pans - Non-working
    Poor, damaged condition. Consider repairing or refurbishing as possible.
  • Printers/Faxes - Non-working
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal. Remove battery and place in recycle cart. Take battery to HHW Station or place out with other batteries as part of your Clean Up Day.
  • Propane Cylinders - 1 lb - Empty Single-use
    Empty, depressurized metal gas cylinders can go in your blue recycle cart. The valve must been removed or the tank must be clearly punctured. Pressurized cylinders can to the HHW Station.
  • Radios - Non-working
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal. Remove battery and place in recycle cart. Take battery to HHW Station.
  • Rigid Plastics
  • Satellite Dish - Non-working
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal.
  • Scrap Metal
  • Sewing Machines - Non-working
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal. Remove battery if any and place in recycle cart if it fits. Take battery to HHW Station.
  • Small Engines
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal. Remove all engine fluids before placing in recycle cart.
  • Small Household Appliances - Non-working
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal.
  • Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms - Non-working
    Remove battery and place in recycle cart. Take battery to HHW Station or place out with other batteries as part of your Clean Up Day.
  • Telephones
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal. Remove battery and place in recycle cart. Take battery to HHW Station or place out during Clean Up Day.
  • Toner Cartridges
  • Tools & Accessories - Garden - Non-working
  • Tools & Accessories - Hand - Non-working
  • Tools & Accessories - Power - Non-working
    Remove battery and place in recycle cart. Take battery to HHW Station or place out with other batteries as part of your Clean Up Day.
  • Toys & Games - Plastic Parts Only
  • Toys & Games - With Electronics
    Remove battery and place in recycle cart. Take battery to HHW Station or place out with other batteries as part of your Clean Up Day.
  • Trash Compactor
  • VCRs/CD/DVD Players - Non-working
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal. Remove battery and place in recycle cart. Take battery to HHW Station or place out during Clean Up Day.
  • Video Projectors - Non-working
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal. Remove battery and place in recycle cart. Take battery to HHW Station or place out during Clean Up Day.
  • Water Bottles - Reusable
    Recycle poor or damaged condition metal and plastics bottles. Donate clean, good condition bottles for reuse.
  • Water Filters
  • Window Screens
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal. Metal frame and metal screens can go in recycle cart. Plastic frames and screens go in landfill cart.
  • Wrapping Paper - Non-Metallic

Compost
  • Compostable Plastic Bags - BPI Certified Products
  • Egg Cartons - Paper - Soiled
  • Food Scraps
  • Compostable Plastic Foodware - BPI Certified
  • Food Service Ware - Paper Products - Uncoated
  • Milk & Ice Cream Cartons
  • Paper Towels & Napkins
  • Pizza Box - Greasy
  • Yard Trimmings & Plant Debris
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  • Ashes - Grill/Fireplace
  • Cardboard - Waxed
  • Cardboard - Wet
    If wet from rain, dry out and then it may go in recycling. If food-soiled, place in compost.
  • Christmas Trees
    Trees will be collected on regularly scheduled collection days for the 4 weeks following Christmas day. Cut trees in 4-foot lengths and remove tree stands, all ornamentation, tinsel, and nails. Flocked trees belong in the garbage.
  • Coffee Pods - Compostable
    Compost if labeled as Compostable. Consider investing in a reusable coffee pod.
  • Compostable Plastic Bags - BPI Certified Products
  • Cooking Oil/Grease/Fats
    Small amounts of oil and grease can be placed in your green cart, use paper towels or other compostable items to absorb them. Large amounts should be taken to the HHW Station.
  • Corks - Natural
  • Egg Cartons - Paper - Soiled
    Food or cracked-egg soiled cartons.
  • Facial Tissues - Used
  • Food Scraps
  • Food Service Ware - Compostable Plastic - BPI Certified Products
  • Food Service Ware - Paper Products - Poly-coated
  • Food Service Ware - Paper Products - Uncoated
  • Food Service Ware - Wood/Bamboo Products
  • Hair and Fur Trimmings
  • Manure
  • Milk & Ice Cream Paper Cartons
  • Packaged Foodgrade Liquids
    If container is compostable (e.g., milk or juice carton) place then entire item in your green compost cart. If not, empty liquids into green compost cart. You may wish to use soiled paper towels or other compostable items to absorb the liquid. Place empty container into appropriate cart. If container is recyclable, empty containers only - no food or liquids.
  • Pallets - Wooden - Broken
    Remove nails and break to fit into cart/bin. Wood must be untreated or unpainted to be accepted.
  • Paper Straws
  • Paper Towels & Napkins
  • Pizza Box - Greasy
  • Pizza Box - Non-greasy
  • Sawdust - Untreated Wood
    Shavings from clean, unpainted or stained wood.
  • Sponges - Natural
  • Straw/Hay
    No bamboo, cactus, flax, ivy, palm, pampas grass, poison oak or yucca.
  • Tea Bags
  • Wax & Parchment Paper
  • Wood - Untreated
    Wood must be untreated or unpainted to be accepted.
  • Wood Chips
    Wood must be untreated or unpainted to be accepted. Consider using as mulch in your garden.
  • Wood Scraps - Untreated
    Wood must be untreated or unpainted to be accepted.
  • Yard Trimmings & Plant Debris
    No bamboo, cactus, flax, ivy, palm, pampas grass, poison oak or yucca.

Landfill
  • Aseptic Packs
  • Food Service Ware - Condiment Packets & Cups
  • Food Service Ware - Plastic Utensils
  • Glassware - Decorative & Kitchen - Non-working
  • Light Bulbs - Incandescent/Halogen
  • Multi-layer Plastic Packaging
  • Packing Peanuts - Styrofoam
  • Sponges - Synthetic
  • Styrofoam Blocks
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  • Agricultural Plastics & Film
  • Air Mattress
  • Aseptic Packs
  • Auto Glass
  • Balloons
  • Blueprint Paper
  • Bubble Envelopes - Paper or Mylar
  • Burlap
    Consider reuse or repair before disposal.
  • Camera Film & Slides
  • Cardboard - Foil-lined
  • Cassette & VHS Tapes - Non-working
  • CD/DVD - Non-working/Non-commercial
  • Ceramics & Pottery - Broken
    Consider reuse or repair before disposal.
  • Christmas Trees - Artificial
    Consider repair or donation for reuse if in good condition before disposal.
  • Cigarette Waste
  • Cleaning Wipes - Used
    Do not flush. Wipes are made from plastic resins, do not degrade in compost, and clog pipes.
  • Clothing - Undergarments - Poor Condition
  • Coffee Pods - Metal/Plastic
    Empty coffee or tea grounds in the compost first. Consider investing in reusable pods.
  • Corks - Plastic/Synthetic
  • Dead Animals
  • Disposable Diapers & Wipes - Used
    All used single-use diapers & wipes, including compostable ones, belong in the trash. Wipes clog pipes! Do not flush. Compostable diapers are only compostable when picked up by a service that provides special conditions and the resulting compost is not used for food growing.
  • Dryer & Vacuum Lint
    This is landfill due to plastic micro-fibers from textiles and carpets.
  • Foam Padding
  • Food Service Ware - Condiment Packets & Cups
  • Food Service Ware - Plastic Utensils
  • Food Service Ware - Styrofoam Products
  • Glassware - Decorative & Kitchen - Non-working
  • Hoses - Garden/Rubber - Non-working
  • Houseware - Non-working
  • Jewelry - Non-working
    Consider reuse or repair before disposal. Metal jewelry can be specially recycled.
  • Lab Glassware - Poor Condition
  • Leather Remnants & Scraps
  • Light Bulbs - Incandescent/Halogen
  • Lighting Fixtures - Non-working
  • Medals/Trophies/Ribbons
    Broken, damaged, or unable to be donated
  • Mirror
  • Multi-layer Plastic Packaging
  • Musical Instruments & Gear - Non-working
    Consider reuse or repair before disposal.
  • Nail polish - Empty
    Use up nail polish, trade with friends, or bring full containers to the HHW Station as most nail polishes contain toxic chemicals.
  • Packing Peanuts - Starch-based
    Collect for future reuse packaging or art projects. May be dissolved in hot water in an poured in garden.
  • Packing Peanuts - Styrofoam
    Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up.
  • Paper - Carbon
  • Paper - Plastic Laminated
  • Paper Bags - Polycoated
  • Paper Receipts - Thermal
  • Personal Care & Beauty Products - Used
  • Pet Waste
    Pet waste from vegetarian pets (i.e. rodents) and their bedding may go in the compost. Even bags of poop in \compostable\ bags belong in your black landfill cart.
  • Pillows - Poor Condition
  • Plant Pots - Broken Ceramic/Terra Cotta
  • Plant Pots - Ceramic
    Consider reuse and repair before disposal. Broken pieces can be used at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage.
  • Plastic Bubble Envelopes
  • Plastic Packaging - Blisterpak
  • Plastic Shower Curtain Liners
  • Plastic Strapping
  • Plastic Straws
    Single-use, disposable straws or damaged silicone straws.
  • Plastic Tarps
    Poor, damaged condition.
  • Plate Glass
    Consider reuse and repair before disposal.
  • Plexiglass
    Consider reuse and repair before disposal.
  • Polyester Batting/Filling
  • Purses & Backpacks - Non-working
    Poor, damaged condition. Consider repairing or refurbishing as possible.
  • PVC
  • Rags - Paint/Chemical/Oil Soiled
  • Records
    Broken, damaged condition.
  • Reusable Bags
    Broken, damaged condition.
  • Rubber Bands
    Consider collecting for reuse.
  • Rubber Items
    Poor, damaged condition.
  • Rugs & Mats - Non-working
    Poor, damaged condition.
  • Sawdust - Composite Wood/Painted Wood
    Any wood waste from wood with paint, stains, glues and/or adhesives belongs in the trash.
  • Shoes - Poor Condition
  • Single-use Personal Protective Equipment
    Cut loops when disposing of masks, as wildlife are getting tangled, similar to 6-pack rings.
  • Sponges - Synthetic
  • Stuffed Animals
    Poor, damaged condition.
  • Styrofoam Blocks
  • Styrofoam Sheets
  • Tape
  • Tennis Balls
  • Tents and Outdoor Gear
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal.
  • Tire/Rubber Scraps
  • Toys & Games - Non-working
    Consider repair and reuse before disposal.
  • Transparency Film Plastic
  • Tyvek
  • Vacuum Cleaner Bags & Filters
    Used condition. Donate new/unused vacuum cleaner bags and filters.
  • Wigs
    Poor, damaged condition.
  • Window Treatments - Non-working
  • Wood - Engineered/Composite
  • Wood - Painted
  • Wrapping Paper - Metallic
  • X-Ray Film

Special Items
  • Household Batteries
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  • Antifreeze
    Please take to the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station.
  • Batteries - Household - Rechargeable (up to 5 lbs)
    Do not place in your recycle cart. This item can be collected curbside during your Clean Up Day or taken to the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station. For Clean Up Day, put in clear sealed bag on top of recycle cart or other Clean Up Day item. Lithium and Li-ion batteries are not accepted. Take them to the HHW Station.
  • Batteries - Household - Single-Use
    Do not place in your recycle cart. This item can be collected curbside during your Clean Up Day or taken to the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station. For Clean Up Day, put in clear sealed bag on top of recycle cart or other Clean Up Day item. Lithium and Li-ion batteries are not accepted. Take them to the HHW Station.
  • Gel Ice Packs
    Please take to the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station.
  • Motor Oil
    Place oil in a spill-proof one-gallon container and set out as part of your Clean Up Day.
  • Oil Filters
    Place oil filter in sealed, clear, and tear resistant bag. Set out as part of your Clean Up Day.
  • Textiles - Good Condition/Size
    Place textiles in a box or bag. Set out as part of your Clean Up Day.

Bulky Pickup

The City of Palo Alto offers the Clean Up Day service to provide curbside collection of bulky items, excess recyclables and yard trimmings for both residents and businesses. For service details and dates visit GreenWaste of Palo Alto's Clean Up Day webpage or call (650) 493-4894.

  • Broken Furniture
  • Large Broken Appliances
  • Mattresses & Box Springs
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  • Auto Upholstery - Non-working
    Do not place in your recycle cart. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Landfill
  • Baby Furniture & Equipment - Non-working
    Do not place in your recycle cart. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Landfill
  • Barbeque Grill
    Consider reuse or repair before disposal. Do not place in your recycle cart. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Bath Tub
    Consider reuse or repair before disposal. Do not place in your recycle cart. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Bicycle - Non-working
    This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Boat Upholstery - Non-working
    This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Landfill
  • Computer Monitors - Non-working
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. Do not place in your recycle cart. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Dishwasher - Non-working
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Doors
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Landfill
  • Drums - Metal
    Bulky Pickup. Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Drums - Paper
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Drums - Plastic
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Exercise Equipment - Non-working
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Furniture - Non-working
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Lawnmower - Non-working
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Luggage - Non-working
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Landfill
  • Major Household Appliances - Non-working
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. GreenWaste does not collect items such as refrigerators, freezers or air conditioners unless the refrigerants have been removed by a certified professional. Destination: Recycle
  • Mattresses & Box Springs
    This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Metal Sinks & Toilets
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Microwave - Non-working
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Office Furniture/Equipment - Working
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal for working items. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Oil-filled Heaters - Non-working
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Pool Cover - Non-working
    Bulky Pickup. Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Plastic bubble covers can be recycled as film plastic. Other covers are landfill. Destination: Recycle
  • Porcelain Toilets & Sinks
    Bulky Pickup. Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Sporting Goods - Non-working
    Bulky Pickup. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Stove/Oven - Non-working
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Television - Non-working
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Tires
    This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Typewriters - Non-working
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Landfill
  • Vacuum Cleaners - Non-working
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Washer/Dryer - Non-working
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Water Coolers - Non-working
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle
  • Water Heaters - Non-working
    Please consider reuse and repair before disposal. This item can be collected curbside for a fee or for no charge during your Clean Up Day. Destination: Recycle

Debris Box / C&D Service

Contact hauler for details and fees. GreenWaste of Palo Alto, 650-493-4894
See Palo Alto's Deconstruction and Construction Materials Management requirements.

  • Bricks
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  • Bricks
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Bricks - Broken
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Carpet
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Carpet Padding
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Ceiling Tile
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Cinder Blocks
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Cinder Blocks - Broken
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Concrete
    Small amounts can be collectsed for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Concrete With Rebar
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Construction & Demolition Debris
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Drywall
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Ferrous Scrap Metal/Steel
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Flooring - Non-working
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Insulation - Used
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Lava Rock
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Mixed Debris
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Pallets - Wooden - Working
    Wood must be untreated or unpainted to be accepted.
  • Rock/Gravel - Clean
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Roofing - Asphalt Composition Shingles
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Roofing - Clay Tile
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Roofing - Concrete Tile
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Roofing - Tar & Gravel
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Roofing - Wood Shingles
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Sand
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Soil - Clean
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Tile
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.
  • Wood - Untreated
    Small amounts can be collected for no charge during your Clean Up Day.

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