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The goals for Zero Waste Palo Alto are to minimize waste generation and maximize recycling and reuse programs to achieve zero waste by 2030, to protect the environment by safely collecting and disposing of hazardous waste, and to effectively maintain and monitor the City’s closed landfill to meet all regulatory requirements.

Mission and Goals

Learn how we plan to reach zero waste

What Is Zero Waste

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History of Waste and the Baylands

Find out how far we have come

Refuse Rates

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Palo Alto's Solid Waste Flow

Learn where your waste goes

Progress Report

Learn how well Palo Alto is meeting the zero waste goals

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Collection Services Questions

Please contact GreenWaste of Palo Alto, our contracted hauler and processor directly for:

Missed pick-ups
Service change requests
Broken carts

Email

pacustomerservice@greenwaste.com

Website

www.greenwaste.com/palo-alto

Phone

Address
2765 Lafayette Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050

Contact Zero Waste Palo Alto

Please contact us for:

Assistance in meeting requirements
Waste sorting questions
Report a violation

Email

zerowaste@cityofpaloalto.org

Phone

Address

3201 E. Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Last updated on June 10, 2025