Zero Waste Palo Alto

Zero Waste Palo Alto Achieving zero waste together and protecting the environment

Whether you prefer the classic safety razor, the precision of a straight razor, or the convenience of refillable cartrid...
09/11/2026

Whether you prefer the classic safety razor, the precision of a straight razor, or the convenience of refillable cartridge razors, they all share a key advantage - reusability. Choose reusable over disposable for every shave! Find more tips to reduce waste at, www.paloalto.gov/zwliving

Palo Altans compost their paper coffee cups. Paper products that touched food or liquid such as paper cups, pizza boxes,...
09/09/2026

Palo Altans compost their paper coffee cups. Paper products that touched food or liquid such as paper cups, pizza boxes, paper takeout containers, paper towels, milk cartons, and used tissues – are not recyclable but can still be saved from turning into greenhouse gases in the landfill. Your neighbors are putting them into the green compost container to be turned into compost instead, and you should too! Find more info at, www.paloalto.gov/soiledpaper

Learn how easy it can be to turn your food scraps and yard trimmings into compost in your own backyard! Join us on Satur...
09/04/2026

Learn how easy it can be to turn your food scraps and yard trimmings into compost in your own backyard! Join us on Saturday, September 12, 10am – noon at the Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Rd. Pre-registration is required, so don’t hesitate to sign up and learn a valuable skill! Sign up and learn more at, www.paloalto.gov/compost

Labor Day is right around the corner and it’s not too late to make your parties, picnics, and gatherings more sustainabl...
09/01/2026

Labor Day is right around the corner and it’s not too late to make your parties, picnics, and gatherings more sustainable with reusable foodware instead of disposable. Borrow a party pack of reusable foodware for your gatherings to reduce waste and elevate the festive vibes. Let's celebrate together while taking care of our planet and furthering the City’s sustainability goals! Find more info at, www.paloalto.gov/zwparty

Feel clean and refreshed from creating less waste by switching to shampoo and conditioner bars! Often lasting much longe...
08/28/2026

Feel clean and refreshed from creating less waste by switching to shampoo and conditioner bars! Often lasting much longer than liquid alternatives, bars are available for all kinds of hair types, and the best news - no more plastic bottles! Find more ways to scrub waste out of your life at, www.paloalto.gov/zwliving

Let’s shed some light on safe disposal! Bringing your used fluorescent and LED bulbs and tubes to our Household Hazardou...
08/26/2026

Let’s shed some light on safe disposal! Bringing your used fluorescent and LED bulbs and tubes to our Household Hazardous Waste Station means you are keeping toxic chemicals out of the landfill and our environment. Find details on other accepted items, location, hours of operation, and more at, www.paloalto.gov/HHW

08/25/2026

Check out Palo Alto’s free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) station to easily dispose of paint, batteries, propane, motor oil, and other items that don’t belong in your curbside carts! Also come by the HHW Reuse Zone to pick up free paints, cleaning products, and more for your next home project.
🗓️ Saturday Mornings, 9am – 11am
First Friday of each month, 3pm-5pm
📍 2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto, CA
👤 Palo Alto Residents Only
Please visit www.paloalto.gov/HHW for more information including a full list of accepted items and guidelines.

When possible, storing similar items together can help them from getting lost and make planning meals and snacks easier....
08/21/2026

When possible, storing similar items together can help them from getting lost and make planning meals and snacks easier. It’s just like sheep herding so nobody gets lost, sort of. Consider organizing your fridge and pantry into breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack sections. Try different approaches to organizing your food that matches the way your household consumes so no items get lost. Find even more ways to take climate action at, www.paloalto.gov/foodwaste

Did you know most common household cleaning products are toxic and cannot be poured down the drain or placed into your c...
08/19/2026

Did you know most common household cleaning products are toxic and cannot be poured down the drain or placed into your curbside collection container? If you have old cleaning products that you cannot use anymore, bring them to the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station and dispose of them responsibly. We make it easy to do the right thing! Find more info at, www.paloalto.gov/HHW

No more plastic bags - effective January 1, 2026, the State of California mandated that grocery stores, retail stores wi...
08/14/2026

No more plastic bags - effective January 1, 2026, the State of California mandated that grocery stores, retail stores with a pharmacy, convenience stores, food marts, and liquor stores no longer distribute plastic carryout or pre-checkout bags. These State requirements increase Palo Alto’s previous single-use checkout bag requirements by not allowing any plastic bags, regardless of thickness. Customers are encouraged to bring their own reusable carryout bag. Stores can provide bags that are made from recycled paper or compostable plastic that are BPI certified or have the word "Compostable" printed on them. Find more information at, www.paloalto.gov/bags

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