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.
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.
Recycling centers near Mountain View
The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas: