Sheet mulching with cardboard, compost and mulch (chipped clean wood) can be done right on top of your lawn to save time, money, and water and build healthy soil. Go to www.lawntogarden.org to learn more and use the Marketplace tool to find supplies locally.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
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| Bay View Greenwaste Management Co. | 1300 Carroll Ave. | San Francisco | Compost | Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Zanker Road Landfill |
705 Los Esteros Road (north of Zanker Road, one mile north of Zanker and Highway 237) |
San Jose | Compost | Drop-off for a Fee | Separate for organics drop-off | |
| Zanker Road Materials Processing Facility | 675 Los Esteros Rd | San Jose | Compost | Drop-off for a Fee | Separate for organics drop-off | |
| Davis Street (WM) Resource Recovery Complex (Transfer Station) | 2615 Davis St. | San Leandro | Compost | Drop-off for a Fee | Wood chips are accepted for composting and mulch. *WM EarthCare compost, mulch, soil blends & hardscape are available for sale from the Garden Center. | |
| Potrero Hills Landfill | 3675 Potrero Hills Lane | Suisun City | Compost | Drop-off for a Fee | Separate for organics drop-off | |
| SMaRT Station | 301 Carl Rd | Sunnyvale | Compost | Drop-off for a Fee | Clean wood only or else it is considered construction debris. Clean wood is segregated, unpainted, untreated pallets, wood and lumber pieces up to 6” in diameter and 6’ in length. Material must be free of metal and paper. Material must not be banded bundled tied or wrapped. Call for fee information. Please note that the SMaRT Station serves Mountain View and Sunnyvale residents only. | |
| DPS / California Soil | 3401 Gaffery Rd | Vernalis | Recycle | Drop-off for a Fee |
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