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The Sunnyvale Materials Recovery and Transfer Station (SMaRT Station®) accepts garbage and recycling materials from Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Palo Alto residents and businesses.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.*, seven days a week. CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
A Day in the Life of Your Garbage and Recyclables Video
Watch your garbage and recyclables travel through the SMaRT Station. See what we’re doing to help the environment and learn how what you do matters.
Preparing for your Visit to the SMaRT Station
A valid driver's license showing proof of residency is required
Or, a business license showing proof of operating location
Ensure all open loads are covered and secured. Per Sunnyvale Municipal Code 8.16.180, a fee of $15 will be charged for uncovered loads and a tarp will be issued.
Disposal Rates
Rates are determined by type of material disposed, per cubic yard or per large item.
The following items are accepted at no charge from:
Residents and Businesses
Residents Only
Aluminum, tin and steel cans
Used clothing and shoes
Glass bottles and containers (no auto or window glass, ceramics or mirrors)
Milk and juice cartons
Corrugated cardboard
Plastic bottles and tubs (i.e., shampoo, detergent, yogurt containers)
Scrap metal
Note: Due to a decline in the paper recycling market, paper will no longer be accepted at the SMaRT Station Center. Curbside paper collection is not affected.
SMaRT Station Center Buy-Back Center Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week.
Re-use Trailer
Furniture and other items in good condition rescued from the garbage and recycling areas of the SMaRT Station are placed in the re-use trailer for customers to take home at no charge.
Compost
Compost is available year round to residents of Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Palo Alto.
Limit 96 gallons per week, bring your own shovel and containers.
The compost is made from local yard waste and is certified organic.
Available supply of compost can vary. Call before you visit: 408-752-8530.
Schedule a Tour
The SMaRT Station is a Materials Recovery Facility and features advanced equipment to sort and bale recyclable materials. To schedule a group tour, call 408-752-8530.