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Garbage & Clean Green
 
 
The Basics of the Garbage and Clean Green Program
  • The City of Santa Clara (CSC) oversees the Garbage and Clean Green Program, and the pick-up is currently contracted out to Mission Trail Waste Systems (MTWS).
  • MTWS collects both Garbage and Clean Green on the same day, using a single split-compartment, automated collection truck. Your Recycling is also collected on the same day by Stevens Creek Disposal & Recycling. If you are unsure of your pick-up day, please call MTWS at (408) 727-5365, or the CSC's Recycling Coordinator at (408) 615-2063.
Clean And Green
 
  • Garbage Set OutGarbage, which refers to non-hazardous solid waste, should be kept in the black carts, and the Clean Green, which refers to yard waste and lawn clippings, should be kept in the green cart. Details for Garbage and Clean Green are shown below.
  • Garbage and Clean Green carts should be set out prior to 7:00 am on your pick-up day, along with your Recycling. Click for more information about Recycling.
  • Place Garbage and Clean Green carts in the gutter with the wheels against the curb, at least 3 feet away from each other and from obstacles such as parked cars, landscaping, etc.
  • Garbage rates are based on the size of cart that you request from MTWS. For Garbage and Clean Green rates call MTWS at (408) 727-5365.
  • After containers are emptied, return them to the backyard or side yard until next collection day.
Phone: (408) 615-2051
Fax: (408) 244-8071
email: Street
U.S. Postal Mail: City of Santa Clara City Hall
Attn: Street Department
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
 
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Two-compartment trucks collect, keep separate Clean Green and garbage