Mountain View, California

Recycling centers in Mountain View

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Local recycling centers

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Recology Mountain View

935 Terra Bella Ave Mountain View CA 94043 USA

3.6/5(83 reviews)

Recology is a leading resource recovery company on the West Coast, offering recycling services in various locations such as American Canyon, Arcata, Auburn, Butte, Colusa, Davis, Del Norte, Dixon, Eel River, Humboldt, Mariposa, Mountain View, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bruno, San Francisco, San Mateo, Sonoma Marin, Santa Clara, South Bay, Vacaville, Vallejo, Yuba-Sutter in California, as well as Ashland, Clackamas, Portland, and Western Oregon in Oregon, and King County, Des Moines, Maple Valley, Mercer Island, North Bend in Washington. They divert 1.4 million tons of materials from landfills, with a focus on sustainability goals such as a 27 percent increase in composting and investments in landfill-gas-to-energy systems. Recology emphasizes recycling rules of thumb, urging people to avoid single-use plastics, keep recyclables empty, clean, and dry, and remember that each community may have different recycling guidelines. They also provide services like electronic waste drop-off and disposal vouchers for residents to haul items directly to designated stations at no charge, promoting environmental responsibility and circular economy practices.

curbside recyclingcompostwaste collectionMountain View

Listed hours: Mon Closed · Tue-Fri 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Recyclables, Compostables, Electronic waste (at designated drop-off sites)

Services: Residential garbage collection · Recycling collection · Compost collection · Electronic waste drop-off guidance · Disposal vouchers · Commercial waste services

What CalRecycle beverage-container program accounts are recorded here?

CalRecycle's certified Recyclers/Processors directory lists Mountain View Recycling Center, account RC2321 (organization recorded as Recology Mountain View) at this address. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These are beverage-container program accounts, separate from solid-waste permits. A processor entry alone does not establish public walk-in redemption service.

What hours and appointment requirements does CalRecycle report for the beverage-container program?

The directory reports Mon Closed; Tue - Fri 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sun Closed; the By Appointment Only field is No. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These schedules describe the listed beverage-container operation and may differ from other services at the same site. Confirm current hours and load acceptance before visiting.

Materials Accepted in Mountain View

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Mountain View include curbside recycling, compost, waste collection, Mountain View. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Mountain View, California

Mountain View's zero-waste program pairs Recology curbside carts with a resident Recycling Center on Terra Bella Avenue and county HHW appointments for the chemicals those carts cannot take. Paint can often go straight back to participating retailers, while batteries and lamps have several free local drop spots. Treated outdoor wood is the main gotcha, because it is hazardous and cannot ride in any Recology container.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Mountain View Recycling Center?

The Mountain View Recycling Center is at 935 Terra Bella Avenue, phone 650-967-3034. Drop-off hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Buyback hours are Tuesday through Friday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How do Mountain View residents dispose of household hazardous waste?

Schedule a free Santa Clara County HHW appointment at HHW.org or call 408-299-7300. Accepted streams include paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, oil, e-waste, batteries, fluorescent lamps, propane tanks, sharps, and related universal wastes.

Where can I take leftover paint in Mountain View?

Participating retailers accept paint take-back. Local listings include Dunn-Edwards at 1949 W El Camino Real and Ace Hardware at 2555 Charleston Road. Call ahead for more than 5 gallons. The Sunnyvale SMaRT Station at 301 Carl Road also offers free drop-off for Mountain View residents on weekdays.

Where can Mountain View residents drop household batteries?

Free retail and facility options include Ace Hardware, Blossom True Value Hardware, the SMaRT Station, and the Mountain View Recycling Center. The Recycling Center does not take fluorescent tubes. Curbside battery service may also be available for residents with individual carts.

Can I put treated wood in Mountain View trash or recycling?

No. Treated wood waste is hazardous and cannot go in any Recology collection container. Self-haul it to an authorized landfill. The closest listed option is Guadalupe Landfill; call ahead for requirements.

Where do I take unused medicine or sharps in Mountain View?

Medicine can go to the Mountain View Police and Fire Administration lobby drop-off box at 1000 Villa Street, or to MED-Project kiosks. Sharps belong in a biohazard container and can be dropped at that same lobby sharps box, MED-Project locations, the SMaRT Station, or county HHW options. Never put sharps in trash or recycling.

Recycling tips for Mountain View

  • •Book HHW appointments before accumulating chemicals in the garage.
  • •Use retailer paint take-back for ordinary leftover paint instead of waiting for a county slot.
  • •Keep fluorescent tubes out of the Terra Bella Recycling Center drop-off.
  • •Ask apartment managers to arrange battery collection through Recology if you share carts.
  • •Choose refillable small propane cylinders so you are not stuck with disposable camping cans.

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