Atherton
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Hello, Atherton!

Juan Castillo
General Manager
GreenWaste provides the community with garbage, recyclables, and organics service. Recyclables, organics, and garbage are transferred to ReGen Monterey for processing and/or disposal.
Residential
Business
Single-family residents in Atherton receive weekly curbside collection service of garbage, recyclable materials and organics. All materials must be ready for collection no later than 7:00AM on your normal collection day.
Businesses in Atherton are offered weekly collection of garbage, recyclable materials and organics. Service is provided up to six (6) days per week on a Monday through Saturday schedule. All materials must fit completely inside the container with the lid closed. Containers should be returned to their service location promptly after service.
Drop Box
GreenWaste offers temporary and permanent roll-off services for large quantities of mixed and source-separated materials. Roll-off box sizes range from 10 yard to 40 yards. Delivery and pick-up is available up to five (5) days per week on a Monday through Friday schedule. For additional information or to order a drop box, please contact Customer Service.

Covered options available
40 cubic yard box
The perfect size for large-scale or long term projects, such as major renovations, construction, and more.
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Covered options available
40 cubic yard box
The perfect size for large-scale or long term projects, such as major renovations, construction, and more.
Request Qoute

Covered options available
40 cubic yard box
The perfect size for large-scale or long term projects, such as major renovations, construction, and more.
Request Qoute
PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS PROGRAM: Customers that are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are eligible to receive collection services at a location other than curbside for no additional charge. To request collection at an alternate location, please download the Physical Limitations Program Application and submit your completed application, including a current physician’s statement.
OVERAGES PROGRAM: Residents receive ten (10) “Extra Garbage” stickers and ten (10) “Extra Yard Trimmings” stickers at the beginning of each calendar year. Additional stickers can be purchased by contacting Customer Service. Extra material placed out for collection without stickers will be collected and an additional charge will apply. There is no charge for extra recyclable materials. Extra materials must be set out in accordance with the following:
- GARBAGE: Place in black or gray 32-gallon plastic bags next to your garbage cart.
- YARD TRIMMINGS: Place in cans or tied in secured bundles (no larger than 3’ x 3’) next to your yard trimmings cart(s).
- RECYCLABLE MATERIALS: Place in clear plastic bags and cardboard in tied and secured bundles (no larger than 3’ x 3’) next to your recyclable materials cart(s).
BULKY ITEM REUSE PROGRAM: Residents may request up to three (3) bulky item reuse collections each year at no additional charge. Each collection may include up to two (2) cubic yards of reusable materials, five (5) e-Waste items, and two (2) appliances or bulky items. Appliances containing Freon count as two (2) bulky items. Additional eligible items collection and/or collection events may be collected/scheduled for an additional charge. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES: Residents may place household batteries in a clear Ziploc-type bag and set the bag on top of the recyclable materials cart. Acceptable batteries include AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, camera batteries, nickel cadmium and lithium ion. Please tape the top of 9-volt rectangular batteries and 6-volt square-base batteries. Button-cell coin-shaped batteries are NOT accepted.
CAR BATTERIES: Residents may schedule collection of up to one (1) car battery per week, on the normal collection day, at no additional charge. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
USED OILS: Residents may request Used Oil Recovery Kits and collection of used motor oils, motor oil filters and cooking oils at no additional charge, not to exceed one (1) pick-up per week. Contact Customer Service to request a Used Oil Recovery Kit.
WATER-BASED PAINT: Residents may schedule collection of up to one (1) gallon of water-based paint per week at no additional charge. Water-based paint must be in the original paint can, tightly sealed and placed next to the recyclable materials cart on the normal collection day. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTION: During the first three (3) collection weeks of each year, customers may place un-flocked and undecorated holiday trees curbside for collection on the normal collection day. Trees must be cut into sections no larger than 6’ and placed next to the yard trimmings cart.
PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS PROGRAM: Customers that are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are eligible to receive collection services at a location other than curbside for no additional charge. To request collection at an alternate location, please download the Physical Limitations Program Application and submit your completed application, including a current physician’s statement.
OVERAGES PROGRAM: Residents receive ten (10) “Extra Garbage” stickers and ten (10) “Extra Yard Trimmings” stickers at the beginning of each calendar year. Additional stickers can be purchased by contacting Customer Service. Extra material placed out for collection without stickers will be collected and an additional charge will apply. There is no charge for extra recyclable materials. Extra materials must be set out in accordance with the following:
- GARBAGE: Place in black or gray 32-gallon plastic bags next to your garbage cart.
- YARD TRIMMINGS: Place in cans or tied in secured bundles (no larger than 3’ x 3’) next to your yard trimmings cart(s).
- RECYCLABLE MATERIALS: Place in clear plastic bags and cardboard in tied and secured bundles (no larger than 3’ x 3’) next to your recyclable materials cart(s).
BULKY ITEM REUSE PROGRAM: Residents may request up to three (3) bulky item reuse collections each year at no additional charge. Each collection may include up to two (2) cubic yards of reusable materials, five (5) e-Waste items, and two (2) appliances or bulky items. Appliances containing Freon count as two (2) bulky items. Additional eligible items collection and/or collection events may be collected/scheduled for an additional charge. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES: Residents may place household batteries in a clear Ziploc-type bag and set the bag on top of the recyclable materials cart. Acceptable batteries include AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, camera batteries, nickel cadmium and lithium ion. Please tape the top of 9-volt rectangular batteries and 6-volt square-base batteries. Button-cell coin-shaped batteries are NOT accepted.
CAR BATTERIES: Residents may schedule collection of up to one (1) car battery per week, on the normal collection day, at no additional charge. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
USED OILS: Residents may request Used Oil Recovery Kits and collection of used motor oils, motor oil filters and cooking oils at no additional charge, not to exceed one (1) pick-up per week. Contact Customer Service to request a Used Oil Recovery Kit.
WATER-BASED PAINT: Residents may schedule collection of up to one (1) gallon of water-based paint per week at no additional charge. Water-based paint must be in the original paint can, tightly sealed and placed next to the recyclable materials cart on the normal collection day. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTION: During the first three (3) collection weeks of each year, customers may place un-flocked and undecorated holiday trees curbside for collection on the normal collection day. Trees must be cut into sections no larger than 6’ and placed next to the yard trimmings cart.
PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS PROGRAM: Customers that are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are eligible to receive collection services at a location other than curbside for no additional charge. To request collection at an alternate location, please download the Physical Limitations Program Application and submit your completed application, including a current physician’s statement.
OVERAGES PROGRAM: Residents receive ten (10) “Extra Garbage” stickers and ten (10) “Extra Yard Trimmings” stickers at the beginning of each calendar year. Additional stickers can be purchased by contacting Customer Service. Extra material placed out for collection without stickers will be collected and an additional charge will apply. There is no charge for extra recyclable materials. Extra materials must be set out in accordance with the following:
- GARBAGE: Place in black or gray 32-gallon plastic bags next to your garbage cart.
- YARD TRIMMINGS: Place in cans or tied in secured bundles (no larger than 3’ x 3’) next to your yard trimmings cart(s).
- RECYCLABLE MATERIALS: Place in clear plastic bags and cardboard in tied and secured bundles (no larger than 3’ x 3’) next to your recyclable materials cart(s).
BULKY ITEM REUSE PROGRAM: Residents may request up to three (3) bulky item reuse collections each year at no additional charge. Each collection may include up to two (2) cubic yards of reusable materials, five (5) e-Waste items, and two (2) appliances or bulky items. Appliances containing Freon count as two (2) bulky items. Additional eligible items collection and/or collection events may be collected/scheduled for an additional charge. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES: Residents may place household batteries in a clear Ziploc-type bag and set the bag on top of the recyclable materials cart. Acceptable batteries include AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, camera batteries, nickel cadmium and lithium ion. Please tape the top of 9-volt rectangular batteries and 6-volt square-base batteries. Button-cell coin-shaped batteries are NOT accepted.
CAR BATTERIES: Residents may schedule collection of up to one (1) car battery per week, on the normal collection day, at no additional charge. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
USED OILS: Residents may request Used Oil Recovery Kits and collection of used motor oils, motor oil filters and cooking oils at no additional charge, not to exceed one (1) pick-up per week. Contact Customer Service to request a Used Oil Recovery Kit.
WATER-BASED PAINT: Residents may schedule collection of up to one (1) gallon of water-based paint per week at no additional charge. Water-based paint must be in the original paint can, tightly sealed and placed next to the recyclable materials cart on the normal collection day. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTION: During the first three (3) collection weeks of each year, customers may place un-flocked and undecorated holiday trees curbside for collection on the normal collection day. Trees must be cut into sections no larger than 6’ and placed next to the yard trimmings cart.
PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS PROGRAM: Customers that are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are eligible to receive collection services at a location other than curbside for no additional charge. To request collection at an alternate location, please download the Physical Limitations Program Application and submit your completed application, including a current physician’s statement.
OVERAGES PROGRAM: Residents receive ten (10) “Extra Garbage” stickers and ten (10) “Extra Yard Trimmings” stickers at the beginning of each calendar year. Additional stickers can be purchased by contacting Customer Service. Extra material placed out for collection without stickers will be collected and an additional charge will apply. There is no charge for extra recyclable materials. Extra materials must be set out in accordance with the following:
- GARBAGE: Place in black or gray 32-gallon plastic bags next to your garbage cart.
- YARD TRIMMINGS: Place in cans or tied in secured bundles (no larger than 3’ x 3’) next to your yard trimmings cart(s).
- RECYCLABLE MATERIALS: Place in clear plastic bags and cardboard in tied and secured bundles (no larger than 3’ x 3’) next to your recyclable materials cart(s).
BULKY ITEM REUSE PROGRAM: Residents may request up to three (3) bulky item reuse collections each year at no additional charge. Each collection may include up to two (2) cubic yards of reusable materials, five (5) e-Waste items, and two (2) appliances or bulky items. Appliances containing Freon count as two (2) bulky items. Additional eligible items collection and/or collection events may be collected/scheduled for an additional charge. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES: Residents may place household batteries in a clear Ziploc-type bag and set the bag on top of the recyclable materials cart. Acceptable batteries include AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, camera batteries, nickel cadmium and lithium ion. Please tape the top of 9-volt rectangular batteries and 6-volt square-base batteries. Button-cell coin-shaped batteries are NOT accepted.
CAR BATTERIES: Residents may schedule collection of up to one (1) car battery per week, on the normal collection day, at no additional charge. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
USED OILS: Residents may request Used Oil Recovery Kits and collection of used motor oils, motor oil filters and cooking oils at no additional charge, not to exceed one (1) pick-up per week. Contact Customer Service to request a Used Oil Recovery Kit.
WATER-BASED PAINT: Residents may schedule collection of up to one (1) gallon of water-based paint per week at no additional charge. Water-based paint must be in the original paint can, tightly sealed and placed next to the recyclable materials cart on the normal collection day. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTION: During the first three (3) collection weeks of each year, customers may place un-flocked and undecorated holiday trees curbside for collection on the normal collection day. Trees must be cut into sections no larger than 6’ and placed next to the yard trimmings cart.
PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS PROGRAM: Customers that are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are eligible to receive collection services at a location other than curbside for no additional charge. To request collection at an alternate location, please download the Physical Limitations Program Application and submit your completed application, including a current physician’s statement.
OVERAGES PROGRAM: Residents receive ten (10) “Extra Garbage” stickers and ten (10) “Extra Yard Trimmings” stickers at the beginning of each calendar year. Additional stickers can be purchased by contacting Customer Service. Extra material placed out for collection without stickers will be collected and an additional charge will apply. There is no charge for extra recyclable materials. Extra materials must be set out in accordance with the following:
- GARBAGE: Place in black or gray 32-gallon plastic bags next to your garbage cart.
- YARD TRIMMINGS: Place in cans or tied in secured bundles (no larger than 3’ x 3’) next to your yard trimmings cart(s).
- RECYCLABLE MATERIALS: Place in clear plastic bags and cardboard in tied and secured bundles (no larger than 3’ x 3’) next to your recyclable materials cart(s).
BULKY ITEM REUSE PROGRAM: Residents may request up to three (3) bulky item reuse collections each year at no additional charge. Each collection may include up to two (2) cubic yards of reusable materials, five (5) e-Waste items, and two (2) appliances or bulky items. Appliances containing Freon count as two (2) bulky items. Additional eligible items collection and/or collection events may be collected/scheduled for an additional charge. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES: Residents may place household batteries in a clear Ziploc-type bag and set the bag on top of the recyclable materials cart. Acceptable batteries include AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, camera batteries, nickel cadmium and lithium ion. Please tape the top of 9-volt rectangular batteries and 6-volt square-base batteries. Button-cell coin-shaped batteries are NOT accepted.
CAR BATTERIES: Residents may schedule collection of up to one (1) car battery per week, on the normal collection day, at no additional charge. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
USED OILS: Residents may request Used Oil Recovery Kits and collection of used motor oils, motor oil filters and cooking oils at no additional charge, not to exceed one (1) pick-up per week. Contact Customer Service to request a Used Oil Recovery Kit.
WATER-BASED PAINT: Residents may schedule collection of up to one (1) gallon of water-based paint per week at no additional charge. Water-based paint must be in the original paint can, tightly sealed and placed next to the recyclable materials cart on the normal collection day. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTION: During the first three (3) collection weeks of each year, customers may place un-flocked and undecorated holiday trees curbside for collection on the normal collection day. Trees must be cut into sections no larger than 6’ and placed next to the yard trimmings cart.
PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS PROGRAM: Customers that are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are eligible to receive collection services at a location other than curbside for no additional charge. To request collection at an alternate location, please download the Physical Limitations Program Application and submit your completed application, including a current physician’s statement.
OVERAGES PROGRAM: Residents receive ten (10) “Extra Garbage” stickers and ten (10) “Extra Yard Trimmings” stickers at the beginning of each calendar year. Additional stickers can be purchased by contacting Customer Service. Extra material placed out for collection without stickers will be collected and an additional charge will apply. There is no charge for extra recyclable materials. Extra materials must be set out in accordance with the following:
- GARBAGE: Place in black or gray 32-gallon plastic bags next to your garbage cart.
- YARD TRIMMINGS: Place in cans or tied in secured bundles (no larger than 3’ x 3’) next to your yard trimmings cart(s).
- RECYCLABLE MATERIALS: Place in clear plastic bags and cardboard in tied and secured bundles (no larger than 3’ x 3’) next to your recyclable materials cart(s).
BULKY ITEM REUSE PROGRAM: Residents may request up to three (3) bulky item reuse collections each year at no additional charge. Each collection may include up to two (2) cubic yards of reusable materials, five (5) e-Waste items, and two (2) appliances or bulky items. Appliances containing Freon count as two (2) bulky items. Additional eligible items collection and/or collection events may be collected/scheduled for an additional charge. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES: Residents may place household batteries in a clear Ziploc-type bag and set the bag on top of the recyclable materials cart. Acceptable batteries include AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, camera batteries, nickel cadmium and lithium ion. Please tape the top of 9-volt rectangular batteries and 6-volt square-base batteries. Button-cell coin-shaped batteries are NOT accepted.
CAR BATTERIES: Residents may schedule collection of up to one (1) car battery per week, on the normal collection day, at no additional charge. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
USED OILS: Residents may request Used Oil Recovery Kits and collection of used motor oils, motor oil filters and cooking oils at no additional charge, not to exceed one (1) pick-up per week. Contact Customer Service to request a Used Oil Recovery Kit.
WATER-BASED PAINT: Residents may schedule collection of up to one (1) gallon of water-based paint per week at no additional charge. Water-based paint must be in the original paint can, tightly sealed and placed next to the recyclable materials cart on the normal collection day. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTION: During the first three (3) collection weeks of each year, customers may place un-flocked and undecorated holiday trees curbside for collection on the normal collection day. Trees must be cut into sections no larger than 6’ and placed next to the yard trimmings cart.
PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS PROGRAM: Customers that are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are eligible to receive collection services at a location other than curbside for no additional charge. To request collection at an alternate location, please download the Physical Limitations Program Application and submit your completed application, including a current physician’s statement.
OVERAGES PROGRAM: Residents receive ten (10) “Extra Garbage” stickers and ten (10) “Extra Yard Trimmings” stickers at the beginning of each calendar year. Additional stickers can be purchased by contacting Customer Service. Extra material placed out for collection without stickers will be collected and an additional charge will apply. There is no charge for extra recyclable materials. Extra materials must be set out in accordance with the following:
- GARBAGE: Place in black or gray 32-gallon plastic bags next to your garbage cart.
- YARD TRIMMINGS: Place in cans or tied in secured bundles (no larger than 3’ x 3’) next to your yard trimmings cart(s).
- RECYCLABLE MATERIALS: Place in clear plastic bags and cardboard in tied and secured bundles (no larger than 3’ x 3’) next to your recyclable materials cart(s).
BULKY ITEM REUSE PROGRAM: Residents may request up to three (3) bulky item reuse collections each year at no additional charge. Each collection may include up to two (2) cubic yards of reusable materials, five (5) e-Waste items, and two (2) appliances or bulky items. Appliances containing Freon count as two (2) bulky items. Additional eligible items collection and/or collection events may be collected/scheduled for an additional charge. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES: Residents may place household batteries in a clear Ziploc-type bag and set the bag on top of the recyclable materials cart. Acceptable batteries include AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, camera batteries, nickel cadmium and lithium ion. Please tape the top of 9-volt rectangular batteries and 6-volt square-base batteries. Button-cell coin-shaped batteries are NOT accepted.
CAR BATTERIES: Residents may schedule collection of up to one (1) car battery per week, on the normal collection day, at no additional charge. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
USED OILS: Residents may request Used Oil Recovery Kits and collection of used motor oils, motor oil filters and cooking oils at no additional charge, not to exceed one (1) pick-up per week. Contact Customer Service to request a Used Oil Recovery Kit.
WATER-BASED PAINT: Residents may schedule collection of up to one (1) gallon of water-based paint per week at no additional charge. Water-based paint must be in the original paint can, tightly sealed and placed next to the recyclable materials cart on the normal collection day. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTION: During the first three (3) collection weeks of each year, customers may place un-flocked and undecorated holiday trees curbside for collection on the normal collection day. Trees must be cut into sections no larger than 6’ and placed next to the yard trimmings cart.
PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS PROGRAM: Customers that are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are eligible to receive collection services at a location other than curbside for no additional charge. To request collection at an alternate location, please download the Physical Limitations Program Application and submit your completed application, including a current physician’s statement.
OVERAGES PROGRAM: Residents receive ten (10) “Extra Garbage” stickers and ten (10) “Extra Yard Trimmings” stickers at the beginning of each calendar year. Additional stickers can be purchased by contacting Customer Service. Extra material placed out for collection without stickers will be collected and an additional charge will apply. There is no charge for extra recyclable materials. Extra materials must be set out in accordance with the following:
- GARBAGE: Place in black or gray 32-gallon plastic bags next to your garbage cart.
- YARD TRIMMINGS: Place in cans or tied in secured bundles (no larger than 3’ x 3’) next to your yard trimmings cart(s).
- RECYCLABLE MATERIALS: Place in clear plastic bags and cardboard in tied and secured bundles (no larger than 3’ x 3’) next to your recyclable materials cart(s).
BULKY ITEM REUSE PROGRAM: Residents may request up to three (3) bulky item reuse collections each year at no additional charge. Each collection may include up to two (2) cubic yards of reusable materials, five (5) e-Waste items, and two (2) appliances or bulky items. Appliances containing Freon count as two (2) bulky items. Additional eligible items collection and/or collection events may be collected/scheduled for an additional charge. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES: Residents may place household batteries in a clear Ziploc-type bag and set the bag on top of the recyclable materials cart. Acceptable batteries include AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, camera batteries, nickel cadmium and lithium ion. Please tape the top of 9-volt rectangular batteries and 6-volt square-base batteries. Button-cell coin-shaped batteries are NOT accepted.
CAR BATTERIES: Residents may schedule collection of up to one (1) car battery per week, on the normal collection day, at no additional charge. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
USED OILS: Residents may request Used Oil Recovery Kits and collection of used motor oils, motor oil filters and cooking oils at no additional charge, not to exceed one (1) pick-up per week. Contact Customer Service to request a Used Oil Recovery Kit.
WATER-BASED PAINT: Residents may schedule collection of up to one (1) gallon of water-based paint per week at no additional charge. Water-based paint must be in the original paint can, tightly sealed and placed next to the recyclable materials cart on the normal collection day. Contact Customer Service to schedule.
HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTION: During the first three (3) collection weeks of each year, customers may place un-flocked and undecorated holiday trees curbside for collection on the normal collection day. Trees must be cut into sections no larger than 6’ and placed next to the yard trimmings cart.
Processing & Disposal Summary
We deliver garbage and organics to the Monterey Regional Waste Management District (MRWMD) for processing and/or disposal and recyclables to the San Jose Material Recovery Facility.

Garbage
Garbage is delivered to the ReGen Monterey landfill for disposal.
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Recyclables
Recyclable materials are transported to the GreenWaste San Jose Material Recovery for processing.
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Organics
Organics are delivered to ReGen Monterey for composting.
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