Recycling Program - Environmental Responsibility
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8/28/2005
San Jose developed the first and best recycling programs in the nation. It reduces landfill by 60-75% and sales of recyclable materials pay for most of the cost.
Pricing is primarily based on the volume of NON-recyclables (i.e. trash & garbage). The City will collect an unlimited amount of recyclables and yard trimmings.
ONE container is provided for ALL recyclable materials - no sorting required, it's automated.
A second container for yard trimmings is collected and composted separately. Larger items such as tree trimmings are picked up at the curb.
JD | San Jose, CA