Zero Waste

Zero Waste Palo Alto is here to guide you in all things related to waste in Palo Alto. Learn which items are acceptable to be placed in your compost, recycle, and landfill containers. Find useful tips to reduce waste in your life, empowering you to curb climate change. Understand your role in meeting the City's Zero Waste requirements and much more!

For Residents

Learn what goes where, how to reduce waste, and more

For Businesses

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About Us

Learn who we are and how we plan to reach zero waste

Upcoming Zero Waste Events

Household Hazardous Waste Station Open

01 Nov 2025 Dispose unwanted hazardous household products such as used or expired medication, paints, solvents, fuels, cleaners, pesticides and more.

Household Hazardous Waste Station, 2501 Embarcadero Way,

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Repair Café Palo Alto

16 Nov 2025 The Repair Café Palo Alto is a volunteer-run, community service dedicated to encouraging the repair and reuse of goods rather than dumping them in landfill.

Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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