This document provides tips for reducing waste and instructions for proper garbage disposal. It recommends reusing items when possible, borrowing from libraries, donating unwanted goods, and choosing products with minimal packaging. It also lists reasons why a garbage cart may not be collected, such as being too full, heavy, or large, or containing prohibited items like hazardous waste. Contact information is provided for waste disposal and recycling services.

1. • Make crafts from old
items.
• Visit the local library
or used bookstore
instead of purchasing
books.
• Donate old items.
• Use rechargeable
batteries.
• Use reusable or
compostable service
ware.
• Buy products with
little or no recyclable
packaging.
• Reuse bags and
water bottles.
Contact PSSI at (650) 321-4236, recycling@pssi.stanford.edu or
Visit Us at 339 Bonair Siding, Stanford, 94305 if you have any
questions!
1. Overfull: Cart is too full. Lid must be closed completely.
2. Extra Bags: Will not pick them up without prior
authorization. Call PSSI to schedule.
3. Too Large: Can may not exceed 32 gallons or be heavier
than 60 pounds when filled.
4. Debris: Garbage was already on the ground upon arrival.
5. Bagged Items: Ashes, Styrofoam peanuts & similar items
must be bagged before placing in your garbage can.
6. Bulky Items: Will not be picked up. Call PSSI to
schedule a special “bulky” or “large item” pick up.
7. Other Materials: No auto parts, tires, dirt, rocks,
concrete or other construction materials allowed.
8. No Hazardous Waste or Flammables: No motor oil,
batteries, pesticides, coal, etc. Call the County Hazardous
Waste
Program at (408) 299-7300 for disposal information.
9. E-Waste: Monitors, televisions, and other electronic waste
are banned from the landfill. Call to schedule a special pick
up
for a fee or come drop them off free of charge at the drop-off
center.
We were unable to service your Garbage Cart due to
the reason(s) circled below. Please try to correct the
problem before next week’s collection.
Non-Collection
Notice: Example
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