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Environmental Services
Solid Waste/Recycling Program
PO Box 3707
Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3707
(408) 730-7262

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Cardboard (corrugated)

Inhouse Recyclers
(408) 292-4372
Also collects paper, beverage containers, fluorescent tubes and batteries, electronics, packing foam and pallets; pick up available for fee; call for details.  Commercial Only.

JDM Packing Supplies
(408) 739-2500
A 1328 S. Mary Ave., Sunnyvale
Also accepts packaging peanuts and bubble wrap (small quantities) for reuse. Call before drop off. No charge.

Mission Trail Waste Systems
(408) 727-5365
Also collects paper, beverage containers and various plastics; pick up available with paper recycling service; call for details.  Commercial only.

Northern California Paper Recyclers
(510) 476-1620

SMaRT Station®
(408) 752-8530
301 Carl Rd., Sunnyvale
Also accepts bubble wrap, metals, paper and more. Drop off only. No charge.

RockTenn Recycling
(408) 288-7553

Sunnyvale Single Family Residential Recycling Program
(408) 730-7262
Tie or tape into bundles 30"x30"x6" or smaller and place at curbside next to recycling cart.

Sunnyvale Commercial Cardboard Recycling Program
(408) 566-1804
3 and 6 cubic yard containers available; minimal bin rental fee; service provided by Specialty.  Commercial Only.

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Car Seats

Carpet Collectors
(408) 761-5063
3100 Molinaro St., Santa Clara (MMM Carpets)
Contact Steve Boardman for details. Commercial and residential drop-off.

House of Foam 
(650) 327-4300 
150 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto
Accepts Polyurethane foam #7 such as carpet padding and cushion foam in small quantities. Call about large quantities.

Newby Island Landfill & Recyclery
(408) 262-1401
1601 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas
Accepts all types of carpet. Drop off only.

SMaRT Station®
(408) 752-8530
301 Carl Rd., Sunnyvale
Accepts this material for disposal from Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Palo Alto residents and businesses only.  Drop off only.  Fee.

The Carpet Recyclers 
(866) 847-7286 or email
738 105th Ave., Oakland

BabyEarth Renew Recycling Program
(888) TOT-BUYS [888-868-2897]
Mail-in program. Visit website or call for details.

Cell Phones

HAZARDOUS WASTE

Do not place in garbage

As of July 1, 2006, State law requires all California cell phone retailers to establish a collection and recycling program for cell phones.

AMERTURK, Inc.
(408) 733-3916; email 
1050 E. Duane Ave, Suite M, Sunnyvale
Drop off; also accept monitors, CPUs, keyboards, printers, fax machines, stereos, and other electronics.  See website or call for details.

AT&T  Wireless
(408) 616-0006
919 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale
Drop off only; no fee. 

Best Buy
(408) 738-8680
760 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale
Also accept batteries and ink jet cartridges; drop off only (bins at front of store); no charge.

Cartridges for Kids
1-800-420-
0235
Accepts empty inkjet and laser printer cartridges, PDAs, cell phones, iPods, cameras, laptops, DVDs, video games.  No charge for shipping, shipping supplies available online. Pays for acceptable items. 

Green Mouse Recycling
(408) 464-9999
442 Reynolds Circle, San Jose  95112
Accepts cell phones, circuit boards, CD/DVD players, computers, fax machines, microwaves, rechargeable batteries, televisions and more. Most at no charge. Commercial/Residential. Pick-up/drop-off. Call for details.     

Homestead High School Boosters
(408) 733-5529
Drop off or call for pick up for both businesses and residents; no fee. 

Hope Services
(408) 748-2874, 1- 866-636-6283
3100 Alfred St., Santa Clara, CA  95054
Accepts televisions, computer monitors, computers and peripherals, laptops, DVD players, CD players, cell phones, microwaves, radios.  Clothing, small household items, appliances, toys, books.  Drop-off or pick up available.  Call for details.  

Recycle Free
1-866-473-3733 - toll free
Order prepaid shipping supplies online. Accept empty inkjet, laser, fax, copier and printer cartridges and cell phones.

SMaRT Station®
(408) 752-8530
301 Carl Rd., Sunnyvale
Accepts cellphones, PDAs and other electronics for drop off from Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Palo Alto residents only. See website for full listing of items accepted.  No fee.

Sprint Project ConnectSM 
(408) 992-1020
Drop off at Sprint stores
310 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale
See website for additional drop off locations

Support Network for Battered Women
(408) 541-6100 Ext. 117, email
1257 Tasman Dr., Sunnyvale (94089)
Accepts working/non-working cell phones with chargers and accessories in any quantity.  Drop off M-F, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. or mail to "Cell Phone Drive" at address above.  Tax donation receipt available upon request (include full name and address if mailing).

CD, DVDs and other media Best Buy
(408) 738-8680
760 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale 
Accepts CDs, DVDs, videotapes, TVs, DVD players, computer monitors, audio and video cables, cell phones, and more. Call or visit website for details.

Cartidges for Kids

(800) 420-0235
Accepts empty inkjet and laser printer cartridges, PDAs, cell phones, iPods, cameras, laptops, DVDs, video games.  No charge for shipping, shipping supplies available online. Pays for acceptable items.   

Eco-Media
1-800-359-4601 - toll free (ask for Debbie)
Reuses and recycles video media. Call for current list of video media accepted (VHS, BETA, U-Matic, Mastering, MII’s, D Format, Digital) and shipping details.  Fee applies. 

GreenDisk
1-800-305-DISK (3475)
Accepts diskettes, compact disks and videotapes for recycling. Mail-in program. Small fee applies.

Murfie
info@murfie.com (email)
Online music marketplace that will store the CD's, recycle the jewel cases and create digital versions of your music for you. For more information email or vist website. Fee applies  

Recycle for Breast Cancer
1-800-315-9580
Order prepaid shipping supplies online. Includes tapes and digital media. Also accepts ink jet/toner cartridges, computers, digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players, business telephones, and fluorescent tubes/bulbs from residents and businesses; no fee. 

Resource Area For Teaching (RAFT)
(408) 451-1420
Accepts CDs. Drop off or pick up depending on item and amounts. No charge. Call or see website for more information.

Computer monitors or televisions 

(CRT or LCD)

HAZARDOUS WASTE

Do not place in garbage

AMERTURK, Inc.
(408) 733-3916; email 
1050 E. Duane Ave, Suite M, Sunnyvale
Drop off; pick up large quantities
Also accept CPUs, cell phones, mice, keyboards, printers, fax machines, stereos, and other electronics.  See website or call for details.

Electronic Recyclers
1-800-884-8466 - toll free
Also accepts other electronics. Commercial only; pick up may be available.  Call for details.

FRG Waste Resources, Inc.
1-877-FRG-WASTE (374-9278) - toll free; email
On-call service available.  Commercial only.
Also collect other recyclable items, contact for details.

Hope Services 
(408) 748-2874, 1- 866-636-6283
3100 Alfred St., Santa Clara, CA  95054
Accepts televisions, computer monitors, computers and peripherals, laptops, DVD players, CD players, cell phones, microwaves, radios. Clothing, small household items, appliances, toys, books. Drop-off or pick up available. Call for details. 

M-Cubed
(408) 752-1560
270 E. Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale
Call before drop off.

Resource Area For Teaching (RAFT)
(408) 451-1420
Must be newer and in working order. Also accepts compact disks, floppy disks, audio and video cassettes. Call or see website for details.

SMaRT Station®
(408) 752-8530
301 Carl Rd., Sunnyvale
Accepts for drop off from Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Palo Alto residents only. Residents may drop off up to four monitors per visit.  No fee.

United Datatech Distributors 
(408) 998-0700
700 Comstock St., Santa Clara
Call for details.

Zak Enterprises
(408) 746-0817
Email
Santa Clara
Call for details.

Take Back Programs:

Apple Computer
1-888-638-2761 - toll free; Fee applies.

Dell
Donation and recycling options; fee applies.  Also accepts ink jet/toner cartridges.

Hewlett-Packard
Trade-in and recycling options; not limited to HP products; fee applies.  Also accepts ink jet/laserjet/toner cartridges; no fee. 

IBM PC Recycling Service
(800) 426-4333
Donation and recycling options.  Also accepts system units, printers, attachments and batteries; fee applies

Construction & demolition waste

  • Asphalt
  • Bricks
  • Concrete
  • Drywall
  • Window glass
  • Wood

Reusable Lumber Co.
(650) 529-9122
Hand deconstruction and dismantling, architectural salvage, specializes in reusable lumber, small or large jobs, residential or commercial. Also accepts doors, windows, fixtures, etc. Holds sales. Pick-up/drop-off by appointment only. Call or visit web site for details.

SMaRT Station®
(408) 752-8530
301 Carl Rd., Sunnyvale
Accepts these materials from Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Palo Alto residents only. Drop off only. Fee

Stevens Creek Quarry
(408) 454-6870
301 Carl Rd., Sunnyvale
Access at the SMaRT Station


(408) 253-2512
12100 Stevens Canyon, Cupertino 
Accepts clean concrete, dirt and asphalt from residents and businesses. Call for details
.

Whole House Building Supply & Salvage
(650) 558-1400
1000 S. Amphlett Blvd., San Mateo
Accepts a wide range of salvaged material for reuse. Also holds sales of salvaged materials. May pick up. Call or visit web site for details.  See additional Deconstruction and Salvage Materials.

Zanker Road Resource Management, Inc.
(408) 263-2384
705 Los Esteros Road, San Jose
A materials recovery and construction/demolition debris processing facility for County residents and businesses.  Call for details.

 Natural Cork

Whole Foods Market
(408) 257-7000
20955 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino

BevMo!
(650) 965-4721
1247 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale

 

 

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