New! Expanded Clean Up Day Service
August 6, 2019Starting September 2019, the Clean Up Day service will be more frequent and will take additional items.
... More... about New! Expanded Clean Up Day ServiceEnergy/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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