An environmental consulting and testing company serving Northern California with the latest environmental testing and inspections for asbestos, indoor air quality, lead, mold, and radon.
Call2Recycle, Inc., is a battery product stewardship organization in North America.
State-approved beverage container recycling sit(CRV) sites.
A California statewide program to help locate mattress recycling facilities.
California has mandated, through the At-Store Recycling Program, that plastic carryout bag recycling drop-off bins be made available at all regulated supermarkets and large retail stores with a pharmacy.
A guide that provides "problem product" life cycle information, recycling information, and policy and legislation information.
Tracks legislation on waste and recycling in the California legislature.
A California state government run program providing recycling information and resources for residents.
A California statewide program developing market-based solutions to recycling and reuse of post-consumer carpets.
An informational guide on food cartons and why recycling them is important to our infrastructure.
Places to donate used computers and other technology.
Information on beverage containers eligible for CRV (California Redemption Value).
This Guide supports brands and suppliers who are looking to incorporate recycled content in packaging. The Guide provides practical recommendations to inform strategy and decision making by outlining existing challenges, illuminating areas of opportunity, and dispelling myths about the use of recycled content.
An informational guide about what is considered e-waste and a directory of where to properly recycle it in California.
List of tech manufacturer take-back programs.
An informational guide to why it is important to recycle clothing.
e-Stewards® is a global team of individuals, institutions, businesses, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies upholding a safe, ethical, and globally responsible standard for e-waste recycling and refurbishment. We stop the export of illegal hazardous e-waste to developing nations and create a safe, green, and just world through sharing and using the principled and practical standard for electronics recycling and reuse.
Store food a little differently to make it last longer. Use up the food already in the kitchen.
Locations for convenient drop-off and information on mail back programs for expired and unwanted medications.
Description of what medical waste is and how to dispose of it.
A service for homeowners to opt-out of receiving your local Yellow Pages deliveries.
NCRA is an association of recycling businesses, community groups, municipalities, and individuals committed to promoting, expanding, and institutionalizing recycling. Founded in 1978, NCRA is a nonprofit trade organization for recyclers with around 200 members, the majority of whom are located in Northern California.
PaintCare is a program that partners with businesses to take back paint. This program is available in states that have passed paint stewardship laws. Visit the website to find a paint drop-off location near you. PaintCare will also provide pick-ups for quantities 200+ gallons to those that qualify. Must fill out a form found on the website to participate in pick-up program.
Together, we are revealing value in plastic waste and improving lives. Our members exchange plastic waste at local collection branches for secure income and life-improving benefits that include access to health, work and life insurance, social assistance, digital connectivity and banking services. By offering safe and traceable sources of income, we’re empowering vulnerable communities with a path out of poverty.
Drop off locations for plastic bags and wraps.
Formed in 2009, the Carton Council is an industry organization committed to growing carton recycling in the U.S. By promoting both recycling technology and local collection programs, as well as growing awareness that cartons are recyclable, we work to limit the number of cartons that become waste.
An educational guide about the items that are used to build houses and how they can be recycled post-demolition.
The state agency, CalRecycle, provides educational resources at this link.
An informational guide for reusable 1lb propane containers; where to buy, refill & exchange containers.
Some businesses in Santa Clara County are required by law to recover their surplus food. This website is designed to help those businesses comply with local ordinances and new state law, SB 1383.
A statewide Green Business network that certifies businesses that have incorporated environmentally sound practices into their business operations.
If you are a business interested in connecting with a food recovery organization to recover your surplus food, or you would like to see a listing of resources to help prevent waste in the first place, please visit the Food Recovery Council's website.
An informational guide to campus recycling and moving services offered to San Jose State University students.
The Clothes Closet was designed to help alleviate two major issues: massive waste generated annually by discarded clothing and students unable to meet their basic needs. Donations from all are accepted.
The official web page for the San Jose State University Department of Environmental Studies.
A program dedicated to conserving water, preventing pollution, and promote healthy soil in the South Bay Area.
Description of steel sustainability
Tips on how to have an earth-friendly and sustainable wedding.
Dr. William Rathje proves that biodegradation of materials in landfills is a myth.
An environmentally-friendly company that provides an alternative to traditional demolition that deconstructs buildings and resells the usable items as a tax-deductible for the building owner.
Hazardous waste regulations designate a category of hazardous wastes called "universal waste" (u-waste). This category includes many items, including fluorescent lamps, cathode ray tubes, instruments that contain mercury, batteries, and others.
Description and list of materials banned from trash.
For further information on CDR, recycling questions or a free CDR publications list,
call CDR at (408) 924-5453 or 1-800-533-8414 or e-mail us at info@recyclestuff.org.