City of Sunnyvale Trash & recycling

Sunnyvale has an app that allows you to view your garbage and recycling schedule, report problems, schedule bulky item pick-ups, receive collection reminders and more. Search for "Sunnyvale Recycles Right" in the iPhone App Store or Google Play.

Back during the early days of the pandemic, the Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling department suspended the requirement that a prepaid Extra Garbage Tag be attached to any of the extra garbage bag(s) you placed out next to your trash can on collection day. That suspension has been rescinded, and you will once again need to attach one of these tags to each of your extra trash bag(s) going forward. These tags are sold at supermarkets, City Hall Annex, Community Center and the SMaRT Station. Go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov and search "Extra Garbage" to find locations to purchase them or call 408-565-9900.

City Services That Help You Clean House

Did you know the City can help you dispose of anything you find while cleaning out your house? There are even special events to help with certain types of items. If you’re decluttering, use the guide below to get rid of just about anything!

When You Can’t Throw It Away

Get details for most items by searching “How to Get Rid of Anything” at Sunnyvale.ca.gov

Documents for shredding – New Event Dates:

• Shredding Events take place periodically at the SMaRT Station® at 301 Carl Road.

• Due to social distancing protocols, residents must unload their own documents (bring a friend or family member to help).

• Lines may be long; be patient while waiting your turn

• Limit of five paper bags or banker-size boxes of your confidential documents.

• Sort through documents before arrival to ensure you have documents only. Any non-paper items, including binder clips, CDs, e-waste or batteries can cause damage to the shredding equipment

one-pound gas cylinders

• Drop off one-pound single-use empty propane cylinders at a designated bin at the SMaRT Station. 

• Drop off is Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• No MAPP gas or barbecue tanks are accepted.

• Limit of three cylinders per household, per trip.

Cleaning solvents, fertilizer and other Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

• Protect the environment by bringing these items to HHW drop-off events. There is not charge for drop-offs.

• Appointments are required. For times, location and to schedule an appointment, visit HHW.org or call 408-299-7300.

Paint

• Drop off paint at the SMaRT Station, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• You can also drop off paint at participating local paint stores. For locations, go to PaintCare.org.

Leftover or expired medicines

• Proper disposal prevents medicines from entering waterways or being misused.

• Expired/unused medication can be dropped off at kiosks located throughout Santa Clara County. Go to sccmeds.org or call 844-633-7765 for locations.

When You’ve Got Extra Items to Throw Away

Large appliances, furniture and other bulky items

• Residents of single-family homes can schedule an on-call collection appointment and have bulky items picked up.

• You can schedule two pickups per year; limit of two bulky items and two cubic yards of non-hazardous household goods per pickup.

• Search “How to Get Rid of Anything: at Sunnyvale.ca.gov to schedule.

Extra Dumping Weekends

• All Sunnyvale residents may bring extra garbage at no charge to the SMaRT Station on selected weekends.

• Vehicles limited to one-ton capacity; trailers not to exceed five feet by ten feet.

• All vehicle loads must be covered. Drivers with uncovered loads will be provided a tarp for $15 fee.