Supporting waste reduction activities

The Recycling and Waste Reduction Division manages Santa Clara County Unincorporated Area Franchise Agreements for garbage, recycling and organics collection services.

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Identify your garbage recycling and organics collection company

Recycling and Waste Reduction Division

Reach out to the collection companies listed on our service map.

Apply for a De Minimis Waiver

Recycling and Waste Reduction Division

Businesses that generate minimal organic waste may apply for a waiver from green container collection.

Apply for a Collection Frequency Waiver

Recycling and Waste Reduction Division

Eligible Commercial businesses that generate limited waste may apply for blue-container and gray-container collection every two weeks, rather than weekly.

Apply for a Self-Haul Waiver for commercial recyclables

Recycling and Waste Reduction Division

Businesses that self-haul recyclable waste may apply for a waiver from blue-container collection.

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Other services

Safely dispose your unwanted medications
Free household hazardous waste drop-off of waste for residents
Drop off small amounts of business waste

What is SB 1383

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California residences, multifamily complexes, and businesses will be required to separate organic waste from the garbage and participate in an organics collection program per State Senate Bill (SB) 1383.

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Programs

We have partnered with various programs in efforts to educate the community about recycling, composting, and environmental issues. Visit the following sites to learn more.

Green Business Program

Are you a California Green Business yet?

Join the Green Business Community

Composting Education Program

Learn how to compost your food scraps at home!

Sign up for composting workshop

South Bay Green Gardens

A one-stop sustainable tool shed for all your garden needs.

Learn more about South Bay Green Gardens