Hazardous waste accounts for significant amounts of toxic waste in landfills. Items such as electronics, fluorescent bulbs and tubes, paints, pesticides, cleaning products, old medications and other chemicals are illegal to put in the garbage or pour down a drain or gutter because they contaminate our soil, drinking water and air. DROP OFF To schedule […]

Organics, Recycle, Garbage Curbside Collection Recology South Valley provides materials collection services to residents and businesses in Gilroy – services and rates are based on the size of your garbage cart (contact us for rates). Organics, recycle and garbage carts are collected weekly. ORGANICS Food scraps, food-soiled paper (ex. greasy pizza box, napkins, or uncoated […]

Household hazardous waste may NOT be disposed of in the trash Hazardous waste, including electronic waste, accounts for significant amounts of toxic waste in landfills. Items such as electronics, fluorescent bulbs and tubes, paints, pesticides, cleaning products, old medications and other chemicals are illegal to put in the garbage or pour down a drain or […]

We work closely with city and state government to ensure that our shared sustainability goals are made possible. The most impactful pieces of recycling legislation are AB 341 and, more recently, AB 1826. AB 341 California Assembly Bill 341 (AB 341) mandates recycling for all businesses that generate more than 4 cubic yards of solid […]

BULKY ITEM COLLECTION For large items that don’t fit in your bins, like old furniture, appliances, or extra bags of recycling and trash, customers may schedule a Bulky Item Collection for a fee. Call us at (408) 588-7200 or email our office for bulky item collection rates. BUSINESS SERVICES Audits and Consultations Our Waste Zero […]

 Recology South Bay provides debris box, compactor and commercial recycling services throughout Santa Clara County. Debris boxes are best used for medium to large projects, including business construction and demolition, and residential clean-ups. Example materials collected include: concrete, wood, bricks, metals, asphalt, sheetrock, glass, porcelain, concrete, and dirt; corrugated cardboard, a variety of plastics such […]

Example Electronic Waste: Computers: Computer peripherals, telephones, answering machines, radios, stereo equipment, tape players/recorders, phonographs, VCRs, CD players/recorders, calculators, and microwave ovens. Mercury Containing Waste: Fluorescent tubes, high-intensity lights, sodium vapor lamps, metal halide lamps, and mercury thermostats and switches. Consumer Batteries: Including carbon-zinc and alkaline, rechargeable, NiCad, lithium, and mercury button batteries. This includes […]

Household hazardous waste cannot be disposed of in any of your carts. Household hazardous waste (HHW), including electronic waste, accounts for significant amounts of toxic waste in landfills. Items such as electronics, fluorescent bulbs and tubes, paints, pesticides, cleaning products, old medications and other chemicals are illegal to put in the garbage or pour down a […]

Residential customers can schedule an On-Call Collection twice per year at no additional cost for items like extra garbage or yard debris. Each collection must be scheduled 48 hours in advance. Garbage, yard waste and wood disposal days are scheduled on your normal collection days. All items must fit within an 8-foot long, 4-foot wide […]