Schools in Sunnyvale are charged commercial rates for garbage service based on the size and number of bins and frequency of collection requested. Any level of garbage service includes paper and container recycling bins and collection service at no additional charge.
You may request any of the following recycling collection services:
Recycling Carts - No fee for service
Schools are responsible for placing recyclables (including what's collected in classrooms) in the centralized paper & cans/bottles recycling carts and for placing these carts at your garbage enclosure area or at the curb for collection. The recycling carts are emptied by Specialty Waste on each Tuesday.
Cardboard Bin - Fee for service
3 or 6 Cubic Yard Cardboard Bin for Corrugated Cardboard:
We accept flattened, clean corrugated cardboard only. No packaging, waxed cardboard, or cardboard contaminated with food, liquids, etc. Cardboard is picked up weekly on Tuesday by Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling. Current monthly rental rates are as follows:
- 3 cubic yard Bin - $18.08
- 6 cubic yard Bin - $20.36
Services Available for Special Events - No fee for service
- Use of Recycling and Garbage Containers:
The City of Sunnyvale can provide cardboard, garbage containers and Clear Stream recycling containers for use at your special event. Delivery and pick up of the containers as well as liners are provided free of charge. Your school is responsible for disposing of any garbage generated by your event. The City can pick up recyclables or they can be recycled by the event coordinators.
- Athletic Shoe Reuse and Recycling:
The City of Sunnyvale can provide flyers, recycling containers, service, and signage for collecting athletic shoes at your special event (e.g. school walk-a-thons).
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