Beyond The Cart
Bulky Item Pick Up:
When it comes to large or bulky items like that don't fit in your carts or bins, like appliances, electronics, office equipment and furniture, metal, textiles or carpets we're happy to make special arrangements to pick them up.
In many cases if you give us a detailed list of items and their location we can provide an estimate over the telephone. Our drivers can provide free estimates, and in many cases service on the same day, or our supervisors will give you a free estimate and schedule your collection. We can place the charge on your garbage bill or we accept cash, checks, Visa or MasterCard. Just call us or e-mail us to make an appointment.
We strongly support recycling and reuse of items and encourage the community to take advantage of donation opportunities offered by local organizations. Please visit any one of the sites below for more information.
In many cases if you give us a detailed list of items and their location we can provide an estimate over the telephone. Our drivers can provide free estimates, and in many cases service on the same day, or our supervisors will give you a free estimate and schedule your collection. We can place the charge on your garbage bill or we accept cash, checks, Visa or MasterCard. Just call us or e-mail us to make an appointment.
We strongly support recycling and reuse of items and encourage the community to take advantage of donation opportunities offered by local organizations. Please visit any one of the sites below for more information.
- California Materials Exchange: www.CalRecycle.ca.gov
- Community Wish List: www.CommunityWishList.org
- FreeCycle: www.FreeCycle.org
- Goodwill: www.Goodwill.org
- GreenCitizen: www.GreenCitizen.com
- Pick of the Litter (benefiting Peninsula Humane Society): www.PeninsulaHumaneSociety.org
- RAFT (Resource Area for Teaching): www.RAFT.net
- Recycle for Breast Cancer: www.RecycleforBreastCancer.org
Help protect the environment and support a worthy cause. Provides prepaid shipping labels, envelopes or collection materials based on the condition, quantity and weight of the items you have. Office is located in San Ramon, CA. - Salvation Army: www.SalvationArmyUSA.org
- Samaritan House: www.SamaritanHouse.com A nonprofit agency serving low income families and individuals in San Mateo County.
- St. Vincent de Paul www.SVDP.org
- RecycleWorks Reuse Guide: www.RecycleWorks.org
A listing of local social service organizations that accept household items for donation.
E-Waste:
It is illegal to put Electronic waste, also known as E-Waste, in the garbage. E-Waste often contains hazardous and toxic materials like lead, contain a variety of toxic components like lead, cadmium and mercury, arsenic and flame retardants, and when dumped in a landfill, these materials can leak through the bottom barriers and contaminate the soil and ground water, contaminating surrounding areas. Electronics are made from valuable resources such as precious metals, copper, and engineered plastics, all of which require substantial amounts of energy to process and manufacture. Recycling electronics helps recover valuable materials and as a result, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, saves energy and resources by removing fewer raw materials from the planet.
To find a location nearest you to donate or recycle these items, please click here or call (888) 442-2666. You can also donate these items to several non-profit and local organizations; see below for several options.
Batteries:
All batteries are considered Universal Waste once discarded. Batteries contain heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium and nickel, which can contaminate the environment when batteries are improperly disposed of. This includes all sizes: AAA, AA, C, D, button cell, 9 Volt, and all others, both rechargeable and single use.
To learn how to properly dispose of batteries so they can be recycled, please click here.
To find a location nearest you to donate or recycle these items, please click here or call (888) 442-2666. You can also donate these items to several non-profit and local organizations; see below for several options.
Did you know?
E-Waste is one of the fastest growing segments of our nation's waste stream. In fact, it accounts for 70 percent of the overall toxic waste currently found in landfills.*
Source: Clean Air Council
Examples of E-Waste:
E-Waste is one of the fastest growing segments of our nation's waste stream. In fact, it accounts for 70 percent of the overall toxic waste currently found in landfills.*
Source: Clean Air Council
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Batteries:
All batteries are considered Universal Waste once discarded. Batteries contain heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium and nickel, which can contaminate the environment when batteries are improperly disposed of. This includes all sizes: AAA, AA, C, D, button cell, 9 Volt, and all others, both rechargeable and single use.
To learn how to properly dispose of batteries so they can be recycled, please click here.
Shredding & Destruction Services
We also offer commercial document shredding and destruction services. For rates and information, visit ShreddingAndDestruction.com, or call (415) 621-6200.
Debris Box Service
We offer an extensive Construction & Demolition Recycling program for construction materials such as wood, bricks, asphalt, metal, porcelain, landscaping, concrete, and dirt. We also provide the diversion documentation required for City and County Recycling Ordinances.Commercial debris boxes are available in a variety of sizes. Please call Recology Peninsula Services at (650) 558-9575 for guaranteed same day delivery if you call before 10am.
NO hazardous waste, toxic materials automotive parts, explosives, fuel, oil, paints, solvents, chemicals, asbestos, tires, refrigerators, computer monitors or televisions.
To order a debris box click here.
Smart Business: Reduction Tips to Prevent Waste and Save Money
Place a recycling box or container beside every desk, workstation, copier, printer and garbage can.
Don't throw paper away - recycle it. Americans throw away enough office and writing paper annually to build a wall 12 feet high stretching from Los Angeles to New York City. Make the most out of your paper. Purchase printers that allow double sided printing, or use the other side of paper for your fax machine or note paper. Avoid printing multiple copies of something when one will do.
Use washable mugs instead of paper or Styrofoam cups, and use drinking glasses for tap water or water delivered in large bottles for dispensing instead of buying individual bottled water. Invest in washable cloth dish towels and napkins, reusable plates, bowls and utensils. Not only will you have less trash, you'll save money by not having to constantly replenish supplies.
Packing Materials: Shred or bunch up old paper or catalogues to use as packing material. Ask your vendors to avoid using excessive packaging, and reuse packaging materials whenever possible. Styrofoam peanuts, bubble wrap, and most packing materials can be donated to packaging stores.
Provide information on an ongoing basis about recycling and composting and keep employees informed about any changes. Use multiple means of getting the message out: meetings, e-newsletters and e-mails. Place signage by every corresponding container in the kitchen and work rooms of which items go into each container.
Get off unwanted mailing lists. Visit any of the following sites for more information.
Invest in rechargeable batteries and battery chargers for digital cameras, flashlights, and other small devices. If you believe your staff won't accidentally throw away or lose the rechargeable batteries, in the long run it will be cheaper and greener.
Know what you can and can't recycle. Read up on the recycling guidelines and make sure you don't send anything in that can't be processed.
RecycleWorks of San Mateo County offers additional information on waste reduction ideas, and recycling information.
Don't throw paper away - recycle it. Americans throw away enough office and writing paper annually to build a wall 12 feet high stretching from Los Angeles to New York City. Make the most out of your paper. Purchase printers that allow double sided printing, or use the other side of paper for your fax machine or note paper. Avoid printing multiple copies of something when one will do.
Use washable mugs instead of paper or Styrofoam cups, and use drinking glasses for tap water or water delivered in large bottles for dispensing instead of buying individual bottled water. Invest in washable cloth dish towels and napkins, reusable plates, bowls and utensils. Not only will you have less trash, you'll save money by not having to constantly replenish supplies.
Packing Materials: Shred or bunch up old paper or catalogues to use as packing material. Ask your vendors to avoid using excessive packaging, and reuse packaging materials whenever possible. Styrofoam peanuts, bubble wrap, and most packing materials can be donated to packaging stores.
Provide information on an ongoing basis about recycling and composting and keep employees informed about any changes. Use multiple means of getting the message out: meetings, e-newsletters and e-mails. Place signage by every corresponding container in the kitchen and work rooms of which items go into each container.
Get off unwanted mailing lists. Visit any of the following sites for more information.
Invest in rechargeable batteries and battery chargers for digital cameras, flashlights, and other small devices. If you believe your staff won't accidentally throw away or lose the rechargeable batteries, in the long run it will be cheaper and greener.
Know what you can and can't recycle. Read up on the recycling guidelines and make sure you don't send anything in that can't be processed.
RecycleWorks of San Mateo County offers additional information on waste reduction ideas, and recycling information.
Hazardous Waste Disposal Options:
Hazardous waste is any toxic chemical product you use in your kitchen, car, bathroom, garage, or yard. We encourage you to consider non-toxic alternatives for some of the products you use, but for the rest, we ask that you dispose of them properly. For safety reasons, none of these items can be flushed down the toilet, poured into gutters or drains or thrown into the trash; in fact it's illegal to do so. They can pollute our water, endanger wildlife and pose a threat to human health.
For more information on disposal options call (800) 207-8222 or visit www.FlowsToBay.org
Examples of Hazardous Waste:
For more information on disposal options call (800) 207-8222 or visit www.FlowsToBay.org
Examples of Hazardous Waste:
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