PICKUP DAYS - As of July 2024, the garbage dumpsters & composting toters are picked up on Wednesday and the recycling is picked up on Tuesday. For problems with pickup contact Recology at 650-967-3034 or report the issue to them via their Contact Us page (a good tool to use if it's after hours or on the weekend).
RECYCLING CENTER & INFORMATION - There is very good recycling center only about a mile from West Court at 935 Terra Bella, down the street / east of the Taco Bell near Hwy 101. Also, here is the city's 2021 recycling resources guide which provides lots of useful information about how to recycle or dispose of just about anything. Finally, here are flyers showing what is and what isn't recyclable, plus a list of a dozen common items, aka the Dirty Dozen, that aren't recyclable.
LARGE (BULKY) ITEM PICKUPS - Did you know that Recology will do onsite bulky item pickups by request and they are free? Bulky items include furniture, appliances, mattresses, construction debris, old barbecues, tires, etc. They will also do free general pickups — i.e., a pile of stuff measuring up to 4’x4’x4’ provided no single item is over 50 lbs — also by request. Bulky item pickups and general cleanups are limited to 2 per household per year and we repeat: they are FREE! You must call Recology in advance at 650-967-3034 to schedule your pick up. Visit Recology's bulky item disposal webpage for more information.
HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL - Disposal options for items such as paint, chemicals, pesticides, batteries, fluorescent lights, etc change frequently. To find places where you can recycle or dispose of items that shouldn't go into the garbage visit www.recyclestuff.org, enter a description of the item you want to get rid of + your zip code, and the website will return a list of places that will take your item. The Sunnyvale Smart Station is another terrific resource for disposing of items that shouldn't go into a garbage or recycling dumpster. Click here for more information.