City of Sunnyvale

Learning how to make compost in your own back yard is the way to go (it's so easy). Or, even have your gardener help. Join us and see how easy it is to turn your food scraps and yard trimmings into a valuable soil amendment--compost!

Nutrient-rich compost promotes healthy soil and healthy plants . . . healthy people too. Workshops are held monthly through October.

The next compost workshop will be on Saturday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sunnyvale Heritage Center, 550 E. Remington Drive.

Our new "expanded" topic workshops give other gardening tips including how to reduce the use of pesticides and how to work with your gardener.

After attending the workshop, Sunnyvale residents may purchase a compost bin (one bin per household) with an instruction book for only $28 -- that's 70% off the retail price! There is no charge to attend a workshop, but registration is requested. To register you may go online or call (408) 730-7262.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event

Need to get rid of toxic household cleaning, automotive or gardening products? You may bring your unwanted household hazardous waste to a Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event. The next event in Sunnyvale will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 164 Carl Road near the intersection of Caribbean Drive and Borregas Avenue. Please note, there is a limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit. Appointments are not needed for Sunnyvale residents. For your safety, it is important that you follow the guidelines developed by the event provider, Santa Clara County.

For more information about this event, please visit Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off, or call the Sunnyvale Recycling Program at (408) 730-7262.

Drop-off events are held monthly on the third Saturday, except in December. Next drop-off events will be held on:

Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunnyvale businesses must contact Santa Clara County to schedule an appointment by calling (408) 299-7300.

For information about how to dispose of hazardous materials that includes consumer electronics and mercury-containing products, go to E or Universal Waste.

Cleaning Green Tips

Announcements and Past Items of Interest:

Visit Sunnyvale's Farmers' Market for delicious fall fruits and veggies and to help build a sustainable future.

West Nile Virus -Protect yourself and your family. You can help do you part by eliminating standing water. For more information, call 800 314-2427 or go to the Santa Clara Valley Water District at http://westnile.ca.gov