| MATERIAL | END USE | SERVICE | CUSTOMERS SERVED |
OTHER | COMMENTS |
| MATERIAL | END USE | SERVICE | CUSTOMERS SERVED |
OTHER | COMMENTS |
| Automotive, Parts, Oil Filters (Used) | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Drain oil from filter. Place oil filter in the bag provided by GreenWaste of Palo Alto. Call (650) 493-4894 for bag. Place at curb during Clean Up Day. | |
| Batteries, Alkaline, Household (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V) | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Household/Dry cell (e.g. AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt, hearing aid and camera batteries, and other single-use batteries) place in the battery bag provided by GreenWaste of Palo Alto (650) 493-4894. Place out during Clean Up Day or take to the HHW Station. ï | |
| Electronics, Calculator | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Appliances, calculator, computer, fax machine, printer. NO computer monitors or TVs. | |
| Electronics, Computer, Printer | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Appliances, calculator, computer, fax machine, printer. NO computer monitors or TVs. | |
| Electronics, Fax Machine | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Appliances, calculator, computer, fax machine, printer. NO computer monitors or TVs. | |
| Glass, Bottles (CRV) | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Bottles and jars only. NO porcelain, china, ceramics, window glass, mirrors, Pyrex, or light bulbs allowed. | |
| Glass, Bottles (Non-CRV) | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Bottles and jars only. NO porcelain, china, ceramics, window glass, mirrors, Pyrex, or light bulbs allowed. | |
| Glass, Containers | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Bottles and jars only. NO porcelain, china, ceramics, window glass, mirrors, Pyrex, or light bulbs allowed. | |
| Hazardous Material, Fluid, Motor Oil | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Place in clear one-gallon plastic container with secure top and place a curb during Clean Up Day. For larger quantities contact the Palo Alto HHW program at (650) 496-5910. | |
| Home, Take-Out Container | Most types, with or without a number should go into the blue cart. Bottles, buckets, flower pots, food containers, toys, shelving, laundry baskets, etc. NO PVC pipe. NO small pieces (e.g., utensils, straws, stir sticks, bread ties, caps – put back | ||||
| Metal, Aluminum | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Metal cans, lids, food trays, and foil. | |
| Metal, Brass | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Metal can go in the blue recycling container. For items that don’t fit residents can use the Clean Up Day service or drop off at the SMaRT Station. They may also be able to place it next to their blue recycling cart – they should call GreenWaste | |
| Metal, Cans, Aerosol (Empty) | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Non-hazardous, empty (e.g., shaving cream, hairspray). | |
| Metal, Cans, Aluminum (CRV) | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Metal cans, lids, food trays, and foil. | |
| Metal, Cans, Steel/Tin | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Metal cans, lids, food trays, and foil. | |
| Metal, Keys | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Metal can go in the blue recycling container. For items that don’t fit residents can use the Clean Up Day service or drop off at the SMaRT Station. They may also be able to place it next to their blue recycling cart – they should call GreenWaste | |
| Metal, Scrap Jewelry | Pick-up |
Residential |
Scrap metal can go in the blue recycling container. For items that don’t fit residents can use the Clean Up Day service or drop off at the SMaRT Station. They may also be able to place it next to their blue recycling cart – they should call Green | ||
| Metal, Scrap, Misc Metals | Pick-up |
Residential |
Scrap metal can go in the blue recycling container. For items that don’t fit residents can use the Clean Up Day service or drop off at the SMaRT Station. They may also be able to place it next to their blue recycling cart – they should call Green | ||
| Metal, Steel, Pots & Pans | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Metal can go in the blue recycling container. For items that don’t fit residents can use the Clean Up Day service or drop off at the SMaRT Station. They may also be able to place it next to their blue recycling cart – they should call GreenWaste | |
| Metal, Steel, Scrap | Pick-up |
Residential |
Scrap metal can go in the blue recycling container. For items that don’t fit residents can use the Clean Up Day service or drop off at the SMaRT Station. They may also be able to place it next to their blue recycling cart – they should call Green | ||
| Metal, Steel, Stainless | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Metal can go in the blue recycling container. For items that don’t fit residents can use the Clean Up Day service or drop off at the SMaRT Station. They may also be able to place it next to their blue recycling cart – they should call GreenWaste | |
| Paper, Cardboard (Soiled) | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Flattened and cut to fit loosely in cart; no waxed cardboard. | |
| Paper, Corrugated Cardboard | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Flattened and cut to fit loosely in cart; no waxed cardboard. | |
| Paper, Grocery Bags | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Bags, plastic wrap, bubble wrap (place in a clear plastic bag and knot the top of the bag). | |
| Paper, Mixed | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Catalogs, paperboard (e.g., cereal, tissue boxes), paper envelopes, nonmetallic wrapping paper, white, colored, and glossy paper, junk mail, shredded paper (bag in clear bag), paperback books, maps, newspaper, magazines and more. | |
| Paper, Non-Corrugated Cardboard | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Flattened and cut to fit loosely in cart; no waxed cardboard. | |
| Plastic, #1 (PETE), CRV | Most types, with or without a number should go into the blue cart. Bottles, buckets, flower pots, food containers, toys, shelving, laundry baskets, etc. NO PVC pipe. NO small pieces (e.g., utensils, straws, stir sticks, bread ties, caps – put back | ||||
| Plastic, #1 (PETE), Non-CRV | Most types, with or without a number should go into the blue cart. Bottles, buckets, flower pots, food containers, toys, shelving, laundry baskets, etc. NO PVC pipe. NO small pieces (e.g., utensils, straws, stir sticks, bread ties, caps – put back | ||||
| Plastic, #2 (HDPE Colored) | Most types, with or without a number should go into the blue cart. Bottles, buckets, flower pots, food containers, toys, shelving, laundry baskets, etc. NO PVC pipe. NO small pieces (e.g., utensils, straws, stir sticks, bread ties, caps – put back | ||||
| Plastic, #2 (HDPE Opaque) | Most types, with or without a number should go into the blue cart. Bottles, buckets, flower pots, food containers, toys, shelving, laundry baskets, etc. NO PVC pipe. NO small pieces (e.g., utensils, straws, stir sticks, bread ties, caps – put back | ||||
| Plastic, #4 (LDPE) | Most types, with or without a number should go into the blue cart. Bottles, buckets, flower pots, food containers, toys, shelving, laundry baskets, etc. NO PVC pipe. NO small pieces (e.g., utensils, straws, stir sticks, bread ties, caps – put back | ||||
| Plastic, #4 (Polyethylene) | Most types, with or without a number should go into the blue cart. Bottles, buckets, flower pots, food containers, toys, shelving, laundry baskets, etc. NO PVC pipe. NO small pieces (e.g., utensils, straws, stir sticks, bread ties, caps – put back | ||||
| Plastic, #5 (Polypropylene) | Most types, with or without a number should go into the blue cart. Bottles, buckets, flower pots, food containers, toys, shelving, laundry baskets, etc. NO PVC pipe. NO small pieces (e.g., utensils, straws, stir sticks, bread ties, caps – put back | ||||
| Plastic, #7 (Bubble Wrap) | Most types, with or without a number should go into the blue cart. Bottles, buckets, flower pots, food containers, toys, shelving, laundry baskets, etc. NO PVC pipe. NO small pieces (e.g., utensils, straws, stir sticks, bread ties, caps – put back | ||||
| Plastic, #7 (Other) | Most types, with or without a number should go into the blue cart. Bottles, buckets, flower pots, food containers, toys, shelving, laundry baskets, etc. NO PVC pipe. NO small pieces (e.g., utensils, straws, stir sticks, bread ties, caps – put back | ||||
| Plastic, Bucket (HDPE) | Most types, with or without a number should go into the blue cart. Bottles, buckets, flower pots, food containers, toys, shelving, laundry baskets, etc. NO PVC pipe. NO small pieces (e.g., utensils, straws, stir sticks, bread ties, caps – put back | ||||
| Plastic, Packaging, Bubble Wrap | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Bags, plastic wrap, bubble wrap (place in a clear plastic bag and knot the top of the bag). | |
| Plastic, Plastic film, (wraps and packaging) | Recycle |
Pick-up |
Residential |
Bags, plastic wrap, bubble wrap (place in a clear plastic bag and knot the top of the bag). | |
| Plastic, Pots | Most types, with or without a number should go into the blue cart. Bottles, buckets, flower pots, food containers, toys, shelving, laundry baskets, etc. NO PVC pipe. NO small pieces (e.g., utensils, straws, stir sticks, bread ties, caps – put back |