Recycling, composting, and landfill bins

Zero Waste means reducing, reusing, recycling, and composting with nothing going to landfill or incineration.


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SFRecycles.org

Where Recyclables Go

SFBottleBank Mobile CRV Pilot Program
SF Recycling Myths
Recycling & Composting FAQs 
Zero Waste FAQs

Policies

Grants
Striving for Zero Waste

Residents

Find tools and resources to help tenants, single-family and multi-family households improve participation in programs and help the City achieve its Zero Waste goal.

Take Climate Action in SF

How to Recycle & Compost (SFRecycles.org)
SFBottleBank Mobile CRV Pilot Program
Recycling & Composting Requirements

Safe Disposal
Household Hazardous Waste
Bulky Items

Tools & Resources
SFRecycles.org
Printable Signs
Tools for Property Managers

Prevent Waste
Food Waste Prevention Tips
Bring your own bag (checkout bag ban)
Stop Junk Mail
Consumer Responsibility
Producer Responsibility


Business

Whether you work in a restaurant, hotel, office building, or anywhere in the city, sorting your discards into the correct bins is required. View resources to improve participation and compliance with the City's zero waste policies.

Recycling & Composting Requirements
Safe Disposal: Recycling & Managing Toxic Products
Recycling: How to Recycle & Compost (SFRecycles.org)

Resources
Toolkit
SFRecycles.org
Printable Signs

Prevent Waste
Checkout Bag Ordinance

Polystyrene Foam and the Food Service and Packaging Waste Reduction Ordinance

Single-Use Plastics, Toxics and Litter Reduction Ordinance

Food Recovery Requirements


Construction & Demolition (C&D)

San Francisco has an ordinance that requires maximum reuse and recycling of material and debris generated during construction and demolition projects.

C & D Debris Recovery Requirements
C & D Forms and Resources


Zero Waste Events

Every event held in San Francisco is required to offer recycling and composting at the event. Receive special assistance and signage to help your event comply with San Francisco's Mandatory Recycling and Composting Ordinance.

Mandatory Zero Waste Event Training 
Zero Waste Resources for Event Producers
How to Recycle & Compost (SFRecycles.org)
Printable Signs
Signmaker


City Staff

City employees are environmental ambassadors who are leading by example. Resources are available to help City staff reduce, reuse, recycle, compost, and buy green to conserve resources and and save money.

Zero Waste Coordinator Responsibilities
Virtual Warehouse: Reuse City-Owned Surplus Items

Stickers, Signs, and Bins for City Departments

How to Recycle & Compost (SFRecycles.org)
Printable Signs

Safe Disposal
Recycling and Managing Toxic Products for City Departments

City Purchasing
Buying Green