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RECOLOGY SOUTH VALLEY

Serving the Cities of Gilroy & Morgan Hill

Latest News & Events

2018-2019 Holiday Collection Schedule

We do not provide service on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. If your regular collection day falls on or after the holiday, your service will be delayed by one day. Your regular collection service schedule will resume the week of January 7, 2019. (Click to zoom) Read more.

New! Pay-By-Phone

Recology South Valley customers are now able to pay their bills over the phone. Pay-by-phone is free for customers to use at any time. Call 669-205-9189 to make your payment (please have your account number nearby). We accept, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or we can debit your bank account. If you prefer to pay online or set up automatic […] Read more.

China Tightens Recycling Import Rules

We have all seen the pictures of cities in China with air pollution so bad citizens have resorted to wearing masks. To help improve the environment, the Chinese government recently implemented new rules severely restricting the import of recycled plastics and recycled paper. With the paper mill industry declining in the US, we have been shipping much of our baled paper to China, where high-quality recycling is made into products such as cereal boxes and shipping cartons. Historically, China has accepted 4 to 5 percent impurities in bales of recycled materials. Now, China will only accept bales containing less than 1 percent of those impurities. It is a big change that will be challenging to meet. Read more.

What Goes Where?

View our sorting guide to learn more about recycling and composting in your area. Find out more.

Collection Reminders

Check out the collection calendar and set up reminders for recycling and trash day. Find out more.

Electronic Waste

Electronic waste, such as fluorescent tubes and consumer batteries, are prohibited from the trash. Find out more.