California
Transfer station
Sunnyvale transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for SMaRT Station (Sunnyvale Materials Recovery and Transfer Station).
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-10
Who can use it
Garbage and self-haul disposal (fees apply) is for Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Free recycling drop-off is for Mountain View and Sunnyvale. Bring a valid driver's license showing proof of residency, or a business license showing where the business operates.
Hours
- Daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m., seven days a week
- Paint drop-off: Monday-Friday only (Mountain View and Sunnyvale residents)
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Garbage and self-haul materials | Charged by material type, per cubic yard or per large item; see the city rate schedule linked on the SMaRT Station page |
| Recycling drop-off (Mountain View and Sunnyvale) | No charge |
| Uncovered load | $15 fee, and a tarp is issued (Sunnyvale Municipal Code 8.16.160) |
Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste and liquids are not accepted for disposal. Mountain View and Sunnyvale residents (not businesses) can drop off some household items free: paint in original containers (Monday-Friday, PaintCare rules), household and auto batteries, fluorescent bulbs and tubes (limit 20), mercury thermostats and thermometers, sharps in a proper sealed container, cooking oil, used motor oil, oil filters and antifreeze (oil and antifreeze limit 10 gallons in 5-gallon or smaller screw-top containers).
Holiday closures
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-10 from official sources .
Other notes
- Accepted for disposal: household discards, appliances, plumbing fixtures, furniture, green waste, construction and demolition debris, concrete, dirt and sod, clean wood, asphalt, brick and pavers, and tires.
- Not accepted: hazardous waste, liquids, and treated wood such as treated fencing and decking, railroad ties and pilings.
- Free recycling for eligible residents and businesses: cans, glass bottles and jars (no auto or window glass, ceramics or mirrors), cartons, cardboard, plastic bottles and tubs, paper, scrap metal, and used clothing and shoes. Residents only: electronics (computers, TVs and monitors, limit four), small appliances, microwaves, textiles and holiday light strings.
- Free compost and mulch for Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Cupertino residents, up to 200 gallons a week. Bring your own shovel and containers, and call before you visit because supply varies.
- The Buy-Back Center pays California Redemption Value on sorted, empty bottles and cans and encourages appointments, though walk-ins are welcome.
- Usable furniture and other items rescued at the station go to a Reuse Trailer where customers can take them free; the trailer does not take donations.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-10. If something conflicts, trust the town.