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3201 East Bayshore Road
Palo Alto CA 94303
Telephone:
Phone: 650-496-5910
Fax: 650-852-9289
Hours:
Residential

Garbage, Recycling and Holiday Tree Pick-up Schedule
GreenWaste provides regular scheduled collection service throughout the year except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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New Year Brings Changes to Recycling Center
Palo Alto Landfill nears closure date and Recycling Center is smaller.
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Bring Your Own Bag!
Make it a Habit and Grab it.
( visit the zero waste program home page )
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Shared BYOBag Collateral
shared collateral for BYOBag campaign tools
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Compostable Food Service Ware
Compostable food service ware vendors for businesses, organizations, and events.  Help us reach zero waste and consider purchasing compostable plates, cups, cutlery and  to-go containers. 
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Compost Giveaway Days & Free Mulch
At the Compost Giveaways, residents may receive up to one cubic yard of compost, which equals about six full trash cans.
( visit the recycling home page )
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Backyard Recycling Collection for those with Physical Limitations
Are you or someone you know unable to take recyclable materials to the curb?
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Home Composting Workshops
The City of Palo Alto Zero Waste Program offers monthly compost workshops, taught by Master Composters.
( visit the recycling home page )
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Clean Up Day
One Free Curbside Pick-up Annually. You Choose the Date!
( visit the recycling home page )
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Residential Junk Mail Reduction Kit
For a FREE, printed Junk Mail Reduction Kit with pre-addressed cards, please contact the Recycling Program.
( residential recycling home page )
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The Household Hazardous Waste Program
The Household Hazardous Waste Management program provides Palo Alto residents with an environmentally safe way to get rid of selected hazardous wastes.
( more about hazardous waste programs )
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Residential Recycling
GW Residential Services Guide
Service guide, brochure for residential recycling, yard trimmings and garbage service by GreenWaste.
Item Dated: 06/25/2009
Community Recycler Newsletter
Recycling Program information and guidelines along with practical solutions.
Community Recycler - Fall 2005
Read About: Sorting It All Out, What Will They Be In Their Next Life? Proper Cart Placement, In or Out - What you Place in Your Cart Matters
Item Dated: 09/01/2005
Community Recycler - Fall 2007
The Holiday Season is a time of parties and festivities. It is also a time of waste. This edition will help you enjoy the fun and festivities without all the waste.
Item Dated: 03/27/2008
Community Recycler - Spring 2005
Write for the Birds, Don't Treat Your Soil Like Dirt - Compost, Palo Alto Citywide Garage Sale, Single Stream Recycling Update, Zeroing in on Zero Waste
Item Dated: 04/01/2005
Community Recycler - Spring 2007
Read About: "Bring Your Own Bag," an easy way to make a difference, Bring Out Your Garden's Inner Jungle, Compost Workshops, Citywide Garage Sale Sign Up Form, Tap Into Your Tap, Reduce Waste and Green House Gas Emissions
Item Dated: 04/02/2007
Community Recycler - Summer 2006
Read About: Building Green - Looking to the future, Build It Green Home Tour & Workshops, Put Recyclables In Their Place, Want the Best For Your Garden, Compost Workshops
Item Dated: 06/01/2006
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