What Goes Where

Find out how to sort your waste in Palo Alto: from your recycle, compost, and landfill containers, to bulky items pick-ups and responsible hazardous waste disposal.

What Goes Where Tools

Learn what goes where, find signage, and more!

Clean Up Day

Find out how to get bulky item service and more

Curbside Collection Services

Learn which services are offered, holiday schedules, and more

Household Hazardous Waste

Learn how to responsibly dispose of hazardous waste

Recycle Ready

Find out how clean your recyclables need to be

Soiled Paper Sorting

Learn which soiled papers go in your compost container

Residential Food Scraps Collection

Learn which items are acceptable in your compost cart

RE:Source Guide

Search for local reuse, repair, and disposal options

Sign-Maker Tool

Make customized signs to help sort waste

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions