1. Details about Bulky Items & On-Call Collection
Residents are eligible for two on-call collections per year at no additional cost. Additional On-Call Collection service is available for a fee. Visit Recology's webpage for on-call collection for more information. Call Recology at (408) 725-4020 for more information.
Acceptable Items for On-Call Collection:
- Construction & Demolition Debris
- Bulky Goods (Limit of 3 items) such as furniture or appliances
- Compostable Materials or Clean Wood Waste
- Extra Garbage & Recycling
- Electronic Waste
Non-acceptable items: (visit HHW.org for disposal)
- Hazardous waste such as paint, medication, solvents, pesticides, fertilizers.
- Treated wood such as fence posts and deck material.
SET OUT GUIDELINES
- Combination of loose items must fit within an 8-foot long, 4-foot wide and 4-foot high area
- Items left out for pick up must be on private property only (entrance to your driveway) and not in the street or on the sidewalk.
- Single items should not weigh more than 50lbs each or exceed 6ft in length and must be manageable by one person. If items are bagged the bag must be securely closed to prevent litter.
2. Extra Bag Tags
Customers who have an extra bag of trash can purchase an Extra Bag Tag by contacting Recology. Extra recycling and organics collection is at no additional cost.
3. Have you started collecting your kitchen scraps? 
STEP 1: Collect in your home with a FREE kitchen pail.
STEP 2: Empty into your outdoor compost cart. If contents are bagged, use clear plastic bags. No black bags.
Request yours today and check out these composting tips!
New to the area?
Get your free move in kit to learn all of the services Cupertino helps you sort and reduce your waste. Contact Recology today!
4. Holiday Tree Collection
Holiday trees can be picked up on the curb if you follow these simple steps:
1. Remove all decorations, lights, and tinsel from the tree.
2. Cut your tree smaller than 5 feet in length.
3. Set your tree out between December 26 and January 31.
4. Place your tree on the curb next to your cart or bin on your collection day. Smaller piece can be put in the organics cart or bin (never in the trash).
- Flocked trees are accepted
- Please ensure the organics cart lid is closed.
