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Can I sign up to participate in this pilot program?

There is no opt-in option for this pilot. We encourage residents interested in recycling food scraps to compost at home with a backyard pile or composting worms. If you would like more information about these options, attend a free Santa Clara County Composting Workshop.
Will my rates change as a result of this pilot program?

There is no cost associated with participating in the pilot program; rates will remain the same for participants as residents not participating in the pilot.
Can I use a bag to line the kitchen pail?

Please place food scraps in a bag prior to placing them in the food scrap side of the cart. Households in the pilot will receive a kitchen collection pail and a sample supply of bags to use as a liner for the pail. Purchase of additional bags is not required. In fact, repurposed plastic bags are recommended. Any type of clear plastic bag (i.e. bread bag or produce bag) is acceptable to contain food scraps and can be placed in the food scraps side of the split cart. To keep your cart neat and tidy, be sure to tie-off bags before placing them in the food scraps side of the cart. The plastic will get screened out during the pre-processing of the food scraps. To see an example of household food scraps collection, with the tools provided, view our video at: https://youtu.be/2mCGCVobYoU.

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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
Alan Kurotori

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

Email:Environmental Programs
Telephone: 408-615-3080
Fax: 408-988-0237

OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
7:30A-12:00P, 1:00P-4:30P

ADDRESS
1700 Walsh Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050