Donation Resources

Re-using an item is far better than recycling. To check out donation alternatives before you recycle search the links below.

Goodwill
http://www.goodwill.org/page/guest/about

Salvation Army
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn.nsf

RecycleWorks Reuse Center
http://www.recycleworks.org/reuse_center.html

Local Recycling Centers

To find a recyling center near you that will exchange recyclables for cash, click HERE.


Home Compost/ Vermicompost

Composting is nature's way of recycling. It is a satisfying way to turn fruit, vegetable and yard trimmings into a dark, crumbly, sweet smelling soil conditioner. Composting is easy, it's smart, it's recycling.

Composting:
• Saves you money by lowering garbage bills and replacing store-bought soil conditioners.

• Helps garden and house plants by improving the fertility and health of your soil.

• Saves water by helping the soil hold moisture and reducing water runoff.

• Benefits the environment by recycling valuable organic resources and extending the life of our landfills.

To find out more about composting visit http://www.reducewaste.org

Household Hazardous Waste

You can schedule a free disposal appointment for household hazardous materials such as batteries, cleaning fluids, fluorescent light bulbs, paint, pesticides and fertilizers, pool chemicals, solvents, medical waste and mercury thermometers. Call Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program at 408.299.7300.

County of Santa Clara
Household Hazardous Waste
408.299.7300