City and County

City of San Jose---Garbage and Recycling
Environmental Services for Residents, Schools and Businesses
www.sjrecycles.org

County of Santa Clara Household Hazardous Waste Program
The Household Hazardous Waste Program works toward protecting the environment and public health from the effects of improper disposal of hazardous waste from Santa Clara County homes and small businesses.
www.hhw.org



Donation/Exchange/Reuse

CalMAX
Free online materials exchange service designed to help consumers find markets for nonhazardous materials that may otherwise be discarded.
www.ciwmb.ca.gov/calmax/

KidMAX
Free online materials exchange service providing a free source of used materials to California's schools.
www.ciwmb.ca.gov/CalMAX/Kidmax.htm

Freecycle.org
A grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns.
www.Freecycle.org

RAFT (Resource Area for Teaching)
RAFT makes the magic of hands-on teaching more accessible by providing valuable resources. Opportunities to donate and purchase!
www.raft.net



Miscellaneous


Bay Surplus, Inc.
Free recycling center for computer, laptop, monitor, TV, electronics
www.baysurplus.com

E-waste Disposal, Inc.
E-waste Disposal helps get rid of PC's, cell phones, monitors, etc and is a  PDA State approved recycler/transporter
www.ewastedisposal.net

Universal Waste Management Inc.
Universal Waste Management, Inc. is committed to providing residents and businesses alike with low-cost, user-friendly services. They have remained at the forefront of this cutting-edge green industry by offering consumers simple, convenient, and efficient ways to dispose of your obsolete/unwanted electronics.
www.unwaste.com

California Environmental Protection Agency
The California Environmental Protection Agency website provides up to date information on current environmental regulations, enforcement, and news
www.calepa.ca.gov/

The Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving our oceans and beaches from pollution and protecting them from unsound development
www.surfrider.org

California Integrated Waste Management Board
The Board promotes a zero waste California in partnership with local government, industry, and the public. This means managing the estimated 88 million tons of waste generated each year by reducing waste whenever possible, promoting the management of all materials to their highest and best use, regulating the handling, processing and disposal of solid waste, and protecting public health and safety and the environment.
www.ciwmb.ca.gov/

Earth 911
Actionable local information on recycling and product stewardship.
www.earth911.org

California Department of Conservation 1-800-RECYCLE
CRV bottle/can buy-back center locations and hours; general information about bottle/can recycling.
www.bottlesandcans.com

E-Wire
A leading press release distribution service dedicated to environmental news, products and events.
www.ewire.com

Catalog Choice
Eliminate unwanted catalogs from your mailbox.
www.catalogchoice.org

Stopjunkmail.com
Tips for reducing unwanted mail.
www.Stopjunkmail.com



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