Environmental Recycling and Paper Shredding Events

The City of Cupertino and Recology offer free quarterly drive-through, drop-off services at De Anza College (21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.) for Cupertino residents. These events promote product reuse and prevent valuable resources from entering landfills.

Event Guidelines:

  • Residents are responsible for unloading materials
  • Personal identification is required to verify Cupertino residency (e.g., Driver's License or current collection bill)

The event will occur on the following dates from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  • January 18, 2025
  • April 26, 2025
  • August 23, 2025
  • November 15, 2024

If possible, store items for our next Environmental Day. For immediate disposal, visit our Disposal Resources page for responsible alternatives.

For questions, contact Recology Cupertino at 408.725.4020 or visit Recology South Bay's website.

Acceptable Materials

  • Confidential documents for shredding - three box limit
  • Yard Waste (processed for compost)
  • U-Waste (batteries, cell phones, compact fluorescent bulbs and fluorescent tubes)
  • E-Waste (computers, monitors and printers, etc.)
  • Kitchen appliances that do not contain freon (acceptable items: washer, dryers, non freon refrigerators, microwaves, toasters)
  • Construction debris (Limit of 2-cubic yards (one pick-up-truck load) of construction debris, untreated wood, dirt, rock, and concrete)
  • Reusable/donatable items such as clothes or shoes. Items must be in good condition. Broken, disassembled, stained, heavily scratched, or otherwise undesirable items may be refused for drop-off.

Unacceptable Materials

  • Products containing toxic chemicals (paints, pesticides, fertilizers)
  • Painted or treated wood
  • Mattresses
  • Kitchen appliances that contain freon
  • Items that are broken, disassembled, or not in good enough condition to donate

On-Call Collection Program

Bulky Item Pickup: Cupertino residents are eligible for two free on-call collections per year, with a limit of 3 bulky items per collection. For details or scheduling, visit Recology's Bulky Items page or call 408.725.4020.

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