PROGRAMS
San Jose, CA
In 2000, San Jose diverted 64 percent of its total waste stream from landfills, surpassing the State requirement to reduce disposal by half. As a result, San Jose is the nation’s recycling leader among cities of its size.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SAN JOSE RECYCLING VISIT:
http://www.sjrecycles.org/default.asp
Residential Collections:
In 2002, CWS partnered with the City of San Jose’s largest recyclables collector to process material picked up through the city’s residential curbside program. CWS’ San Jose plant is permitted to receive up to 530 tons daily of material from this single-stream program. In 2006, the San Jose City Council awarded CWS the franchise to both collect and process approximately 157,000 of the city’s single-family curbside set-outs starting in July, 2007.
A list of acceptable and unacceptable materials can be found at:
http://www.sjrecycles.org/residents/default.asp
In line with the company’s environmental ethic, CWS’ new fleet of collection vehicles already meet 2010 federal and state standards for air emissions. They are the cleanest diesel trucks that are currently available anywhere in the United States.
Large Item Collections:
Beginning in July, 2007, CWS will collect "bulky" items, such as mattresses, sofas, refrigerators, or tires. Eligible items can be picked up at the curb for a small fee. For more information on this program and how to schedule a pick-up appointment,visit: http://www.sjrecycles.org/residents/special_stuff.asp
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Oakland, CA
Oakland is pursuing the goal of being a Sustainable City and CWS is a proud supporter of the city’s Zero Waste Goal by 2020.
FOR MORE ON OAKLAND RECYCLING VISIT:
www.oaklandrecycles.com
Residential Collections:
California Waste Solutions has collected and processed recyclable material for the City of Oakland since 1993. Approximately 40,000 single family, and 30,000 multi-family households are serviced through the City’s residential program. Each household in CWS’ collection area is provided with a gray, 64 gallon wheeled cart in which to place all of their recyclable materials.
A list of acceptable and unacceptable materials can be found at: http://www.zerowasteoakland.com/Page303.aspx
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING VISIT:
http://oaklandrecycles.com/Page34.aspx
Small Business Program:
The small business program for qualified companies offers affordable collections with the flexibility to use a cart, tub or bag. It’s easy to sign up for weekly CWS service if your business is in the Broadway, Chinatown, Downtown, Glenview, Golden Gate/San Pablo Ave, Grand Ave., Lakeshore, MLK/Telegraph Ave. Montclair, Piedmont Ave., Rockridge, Temescal or West Oakland areas of the city.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM AND ELIGIBILITY: http://oaklandrecycles.com/Page37.aspx
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