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Waste Reduction & Reuse

Waste Reduction & Reuse

San Francisco has world class recycling and composting collection programs that are available to all businesses and residents. While these programs are truly fantastic, it is always better to reduce the amount of material we send to these programs and to reuse materials wherever possible.

To get to Zero Waste we need to go beyond recycling and composting. Visit the links below to see what your City is doing, and to learn how you can help.

Waste Reduction & Reuse Interests:

  • - Residential
  • - Business
  • - City Government
Donate Your Unwanted Items Residential Business
Styrofoam Ban Business City Government
Plastic Bag Ban Business
Producer Responsibility Residential Business City Government
Ways to Reduce Waste and Reuse Residential Business City Government
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