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.

2025 Thanksgiving Garbage & Recycling Collection Schedule

Regular Thursday collections will occur on Friday. So, the scheduled pick up for Thursday, November 27th will instead be on Friday, November 28th.

Got Extra Trash?

To dispose of carpets, electronics and other bulky items, residents of single-family homes (including townhomes) can schedule an on-call collection for extra garbage twice a year at no additional charge.

Single-family residents with extra garbage that does not fit inside their cart can purchase a garbage tag for $6 and place an additional bag of garbage per tag next to their can for pick up.

To use the extra tag:

·   Bag the extra garbage in 35-gallon or smaller plastic bag.

·   Keep the maximum bag weight under 30 pounds.

·   Stick the tag on the front of the bag with the tag facing the street.

·   Place next to your trash can for pick up on your collection day.

Garbage placed inside cardboard boxes will not be collected.

Tags can be purchased at:

·   Finance Department in City Hall, 3rd Floor, 456 W. Olive Ave.

·   Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive

·   Grewalz Liquor, 1125 Tasman Drive

·   New Wing Yuan Market, 1139 Lawrence Expwy.

·   Safeway (all Sunnyvale locations), 150 and 785 E. El Camino Real, 639 S. Bernardo Ave., Customer Service Desk

·   SMaRT Station, 301 Carl Road (cash only)

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.