Sunnyvale Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Sunnyvale recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Corrugated Cardboard and Paper
- Aluminum Cans and Foil
- Glass Bottles and Jars
- Rigid Plastic Bottles and Jugs (#1-7)
Prohibited items
- Plastic Film and Grocery Bags
- Expanded Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
- Hazardous Waste and Batteries
- Food Scraps
Can you recycle these items in Sunnyvale?
Can you recycle cardboard in Sunnyvale?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Sunnyvale?
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Can you recycle plastic #1 in Sunnyvale?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Sunnyvale?
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Can you recycle plastic #3 in Sunnyvale?
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Can you recycle plastic #4 in Sunnyvale?
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Can you recycle plastic #5 in Sunnyvale?
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Can you recycle plastic #6 in Sunnyvale?
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Can you recycle plastic #7 in Sunnyvale?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Sunnyvale?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Sunnyvale?
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Can you recycle shredded paper in Sunnyvale?
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DPW & sanitation contact
Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling (City of Sunnyvale Franchise) · contractor
Phone: 408-730-7262
456 W. Olive Ave.Sunnyvale, CA 94086
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Sunnyvale, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Roll carts to the street curb by 7:00 AM on collection morning. Keep 3 feet of space between carts and parked cars.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Sunnyvale?
As of 2026-10-10: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Sunnyvale?
Extra Garbage and Bulky Item Cleanout: up to 2 free on-call curbside pickups per year (up to 3 cubic yards each). The listed limit is 6 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 408-730-7262 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
What items are accepted for recycling in Sunnyvale?
The listed accepted materials are Corrugated Cardboard and Paper, Aluminum Cans and Foil, Glass Bottles and Jars, Rigid Plastic Bottles and Jugs (#1-7). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Film and Grocery Bags, Expanded Polystyrene (Styrofoam), Hazardous Waste and Batteries, Food Scraps. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).