Commercial Recycling & Garbage Services
Open Your Business To Greener Possibilities!
Did you know that 39% of what California businesses throw away is paper? You can help change that statistic by participating in a Recology San Benito County business recycling program. Whether your business is a one-person operation, or you have a thousand employees, there is a recycling program available to fit your needs.
Participating in our recycling collection program can help your business conserve resources and save money. To find out more about the available services in your area, please call our Waste Zero Specialist, Julie Alter, at (408) 846-1392 or use our online contact form.
Recycling
Acceptable Recycling Materials
Only place recyclable materials into your recycling container!
Please rinse food and beverage containers.
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Aseptic containers Aseptic containers are sterile cardboard containers, which are used to preserve food.
Glass All glass food, beverage jars and bottles. Remove metal lids and place separately in bin.
Metal All metal food and beverage containers including those made of aluminum, tin, steel and bi-metal.
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Plastic Containers marked #1 - #7 (excluding styrofoam)
Paper Most clean and dry paper
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Cardboard and PaperFlattened, clean corrugated cardboard and clean paper
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Garbage
Anything that can’t be recycled belongs in a garbage cart or garbage dumpster.
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Glass
Metal
Organic Material
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Paper
Plastic
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Unacceptable Garbage Material | |
Electronic / Universal Waste
Hot Ashes or Coals |
Recyclable Glass, Metal, Paper and Plastic
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Available Dumpster Sizes
| Size | Length* | Width | Height** |
Note: Exact dimensions may vary. *Length includes side pockets **Height does not include wheels |
| 1 cubic yard | 80" | 32" | 30" | |
| 2 cubic yards | 80" | 34.5" | 34.5" | |
| 3 cubic yards | 80" | 41.5" | 41.5" | |
| 4 cubic yards | 80" | 50.5" | 46" | |
| 6 cubic yards | 80" | 66" | 51" | |
| 8 cubic yards | 80" | 72" | 56" |
Available Carts
If a dumpster is too large, businesses can request a garbage cart. They are available in the following sizes: 32 gallon, 64 gallon and 96 gallon.
Billing Information
For pricing information call Recology San Benito County at (831) 636-7500 or contact customer service.
If you choose to mail a payment in monthly, please include your account number on your check. The past due date for your statement will be shown on the bottom of the statement. Electronic payment and billing services are available. Please view our Electronic Bill Payment page for details or contact customer service by calling (831) 636-7500 or using our online contact form.
Audits & Consultation
Let us help you design a service configuration that meets your recycling or garbage (landfill-bound) collection needs. Our objectives are to increase your recycling and diversion practices as well as to decrease the amount of material that is landfill-bound.
Our consultation team begins by conducting an on-site waste audit to help your company apply the best management practices to the material discarded. Based on your audit results, we make recommendations on how to reduce your collection expense and positively impact the environment.
In short, our consultation team provides:
- Site visits to determine your goals, space requirements and implementation timeline;
- Waste auditing of your current waste stream;
- Customized service proposals for a variety of collection services and equipment options;
- Implementation of new resource recovery programs or improvement of programs currently in place;
- A single point of contact during program implementation; and
- Resource recovery signs, fliers, stickers, and educational training.
Contact us to inquire about our commercial services.
Questions? Find our tips and tricks on making our resource recovery programs work for you on our Frequently Asked Questions.
Assembly Bill 341
Important News- California adopts new mandatory recycling laws for businesses and multi-family complexes effective July 1, 2012.
In an effort to increase recycling and meet a 75% diversion goal the State of California has enacted a new law that requires most businesses and multi-family complexes to provide recycling services. AB 341 requires these recycling programs to be instituted by July 1, 2012. However, the County of San Benito and Cities of Hollister and San Juan Bautista anticipated this action and recycling services are already included in the commercial service rates. The vast majority of our community will be unaffected by this new mandate as we are already in compliance.
Frequently asked questions:
What businesses and multi-family complexes are affected?
Businesses that generate four (4) cubic yards or more of garbage each week and multi-family complexes with five (5) or more units must provide recycling programs.
Will the mandatory recycling services cost me more?
No. Recycling services are provided at no additional cost to you by Recology San Benito County as noted above.
How do I go about getting recycling services if I don’t already have the service?
Just call our customer service number at (831) 636-7500 and ask to speak to someone about starting recycling services. A Waste Zero Specialist will speak to you or call you back to assist you in starting your recycling program.
Please contact us to speak to a Specialist.
What if I do my own recycling or recycling is provided by another service provider?
That is fine as long as we can confirm that a recycling program is in place at your business or multi-family complex.
What happens if I do not start a recycling program?
A representative from the Recology San Benito County or the San Benito County Integrated Waste Management Regional Agency will contact you to speak to you about starting a recycling program and how it can save you money.
For more information about this new law go to www.calrecycle.ca.gov and search AB 341
Customer Types Served
Recology provides services to various types customers, including:
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Retail/Wholesale Businesses |
Non-profit organizations |
Property Management |
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Convention Centers |
Hotels |
Construction Businesses |
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Educational Institutions |
Farms & Wineries |
Medical Facilities |
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Shopping Centers |
Airports |
Restaurants |
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Governmental Agencies |
Outdoor Fairs & Events |
Sport Facilities |
Customize Your Services
Recology can help your company do the right thing for the environment by conducting a waste audit to apply the best management practices to the collection of recycle and landfill waste.
Contact us to inquire about the commercial services available.
Questions? Find our tips and tricks on making our resource recovery programs work for you on our Frequently Asked Questions.