• Visit the City of San José's Environmental Services department for more information on recycling and other environmental issues.

• To learn more about how to participate in the recycling program go to http://www.sjrecycles.org/residents/rec_garb.asp

• The County of Santa Clara's Household Hazardous Waste Program website offers information on what is considered hazardous waste and how to dispose of it properly and safely.

• The Tri-County Apartment Association (TCAA) website offers information for the rental housing industry in San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties.

• The California Integrated Waste Management Board web site offers many items of interest to the waste industry, businesses, schools and private citizens.

• The California Environmental Protection Agency website provides up to date information on current environmental regulations, enforcement, and news.

• The Center for Development of Recycling website offers recycling information for Santa Clara County.

• City of Cupertino

• City of Milpitas

• City of Palo Alto

• Greenlight Film Festival

• City of Sunnyvale

• City of Santa Clara

• Town of Los Gatos

Recycling and Other Environmental Associations . . .

• Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC) is a nonprofit organization that works to document and expose the hazards of various industries, including the high-tech industry. Their goal is to shift to a sustainable, non-polluting economy.

• The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving our oceans and beaches from pollution and protecting them from unsound development

• Looking to buy recycled paper? The Guide to Purchasing & Using Recycled Content Paper offers good information on copy, laser, bond paper, envelopes, and a list of national distributors of recycled paper products.

• Kids can submit creative work to the Environmental Defense Fund and take part in the green movement.

• More Information on glass containers and glass packaging is contained under "Recycling Issues" and the "Info Desk" on the website of the Glass Packaging Institute.

• Environmental Protection Agency is Uncle Sam's helpful website with downloadable software and access to data on recycling and other topics

• Do's and Don'ts Around the House is a publication of the EPA, which offers helpful tips for reducing non-point source pollution.

• Everyone should visit the NOAA - Sanctuaries and Reserves Division's website. This agency is concerned with protecting our ocean and water resources

• Environmental News Network with news, calendar and feature articles

• EnviroWeb offers a resource library and links to government resources.

• E-Waste Recycling site shows how e-waste recycling protects the environment and creates new jobs in California.

• Computer Recycling Center promotes the highest and best re-use of computer and electronic equipment.

• America Recycles Day (ARD) is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. ARD is celebrated November 15.

• Silicon Valley Leadership addresses major public policy issues affecting the economic health and quality of life in Silicon Valley.