Zero Waste Palo Alto

06/10/2026

From garden to table – then back to your garden again! Learn how easy it can be to turn your food scraps and yard trimmings into compost in your own backyard! Join us for a FREE worm compost workshop on Saturday June 13, 10am – Noon at Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverly St. Pre-registration is required, so don’t hesitate to sign up and learn a valuable skill! Sign up and learn more at, www.paloalto.gov/compost

06/05/2026

It’s time to hunt for bargains because the Citywide Yard Sale is happening this Saturday, June 6. More than 220 residences have signed up to host yard sales so, don't miss out on the treasures to be found while promoting reuse and preventing items from going to the landfill! For a list of all sale addresses, look for a printed full-page map to come tomorrow in the Palo Alto Weekly or online at, www.paloalto.gov/yardsale

06/03/2026

Labeling your leftovers with a made-date helps your household prioritize meals and ensure your culinary creations are enjoyed instead of being thrown out after turning into science experiments in the back of the fridge. Your efforts to reduce food waste are moving the City’s climate action goals forward! Find more food waste reduction tips at, www.paloalto.gov/foodwaste

06/02/2026

05/29/2026

Mark your calendars for the Citywide Yard Sale happening on Saturday, June 6. Don't miss out on the treasures and bargains to be found while promoting reuse and preventing items from going to the landfill! For a list of all sale addresses, look for a printed full-page map to come next week in the Palo Alto Weekly or online at, www.paloalto.gov/yardsale

05/27/2026

Reduce waste for a mulch greener garden! Free mulch is available on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last, at Rinconada and Mitchell Park sandbag stations from late April through October. You will need to bring your own shovel and containers. There is no limit on quantity, but if you would like 7 cubic yards or more, please contact Public Works Urban Forestry at (650) 496-5953. Find more ways to reduce waste at, www.paloalto.gov/zwliving

05/22/2026

Are you familiar with which disposable foodware items are allowed at Palo Alto food establishments? Take this quiz! Which one of these three items is no longer acceptable at Food Service Establishments? Post your answers in the chat! Unsure or want to find more info? Visit, www.paloalto.gov/foodware
A. BPI certified compostable produce bags B. Bundled or plastic utensils C. Fiber-based utensils

05/20/2026

Memorial Day is right around the corner — make your parties, picnics, and gatherings sustainable with reusable foodware instead of disposable! Borrow a party pack of reusable foodware for your gatherings to reduce waste and elevate the festive vibes. Let's celebrate together while taking care of our planet! Find more waste reduction tips at, www.paloalto.gov/zwparty

05/15/2026

Help the environment while making some money! Don't miss out on the Citywide Yard Sale happening on Saturday, June 6. Whether you're eager to declutter, hunt for treasures, or make some extra cash, this is the place to be! Register to sell by Monday, May 18 and your address and sale merchandise will be included in a printed full-page map in the Palo Alto Weekly and available online. Registration can be done at www.paloaltoonline.com/yardsale or by calling (650) 496-5910.

05/13/2026

Sow the seeds of sustainability in clay pots instead of plastic. Get that rustic and earthy container garden look with longer-lasting clay pots while decreasing your plastic use. Clay pots also better insulate plants from hot temperatures, which can mean using less water. Find more ways to reduce waste in the garden at, www.paloalto.gov/zwliving