Organizations Accepting Electronics for REusE

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Electronics
Electronic waste, which includes discarded computers, cell phones, fax machines, and
other electronic equipment, is a serious problem in California. It can contain lead, heavy
metals including mercury, arsenic, and cadmium, and other dangerous substances, and
therefore cannot be discarded in landfills.
There are many opportunities for businesses in San Mateo County to properly dispose of
unwanted electronics. Typically, computers under five years old can often be refurbished
for reuse, and older systems can be recycled.
Organizations Accepting Electronics for Reuse
Computers for Everyone
Menlo Park
Pick up or drop off.
www.computersforeveryone.biz
(650) 847-5708
Ecumenical Hunger Program
East Palo Alto
No charge, pick-up, computers must
be working, internet capable and less
than 5 years old.
www.ehpcares.org
(650) 323-7781
Goodwill of San Francisco
San Mateo & Marin Counties
Accepts electronics, working or not.
No charge, free pick-up for 20 or more
systems: (415) 575-2150.
Drop-off at all Goodwill donation
locations throughout San Mateo
County.
www.sfgoodwill.org
(888) 4Goodwill (446-6394)
InnVision Shelter Network
Burlingame
Drop-off. Must be working equipment 2
years old or less. Must be compatible with
current technology. Please call ahead.
www.ivsn.org
(650) 685-5880 x 114
Saint Vincent De Paul Society
San Mateo, Redwood City, Daly City,
and South San Francisco.
No charge, pick-up service, whole,
working computer systems must be less
than 3 years old.
http://svdp.sanmateo.org
(650) 871-6844
Why Reuse is Better
than Recycling
80% of all the energy needed to create
and operate a computer is used to
make the computer.1 This means that
any action we can take to extend the
life of a PC promotes conservation
and prevents waste. In fact, one study
suggests that reuse is 20 times more
energy efficient than recycling.2
From Why Reuse is Better than Recycling
Report, 10/08/2010, published by Computer
Aid, www.computeraid.org
Williams E., 2003. Environmental impacts
in the production of personal computers.
Williams, E. et al. (Eds.) Computers and the
Environment: Understanding and Managing
their Impacts. Kluwer Academic Publishers,
pp. 41-72.
1
Williams E. and Sasaki T., Strategizing the
End-of-Life Handling of PCs. Ibid., pp.
183-196.
2
Printed on Recycled Paper
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Garbage Companies Accepting Electronics for Recycling
Allied Waste Daly City
Recology of the Coast
Daly City
Fee charged
www.alliedwastedalycity.com
(650) 756-1130
Pacifica
Fee charged
www.recologyofthecoast.com
(650) 355-9000
Blue Line Transfer, Inc.
Recology San Bruno
South San Francisco
Fee charged
www.ssfscavenger.com
(650) 589-5511
San Bruno
Fee charged
www.recologysanbruno.com
(650) 583-8536
Shoreway Environmental
Center
San Carlos
No charge
www.sbrecycling.net/publicrecycling-center
(650) 802-8355
Drop off only
Questions?
Visit www.RecycleWorks.org
or call (888)-442-2666
Hazardous Waste
Disposal
Very Small Quantity Generator Program (VSQG)
Acceptable Wastes
It is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the trash. Small businesses
operating in San Mateo County may be eligible to participate in the Very
Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Program to safely dispose of hazardous
waste.  The VSQG Program provides an inexpensive hazardous waste disposal
option to eligible businesses, non-profits, and government agencies. 
Latex paint, thinner, varnish,
stains, oil-based paint
Are you a VSQG?
Inks
If your business generates less than 100 kilograms (27 gallons or 220
pounds) of hazardous waste per month, then you are a VSQG. Some
businesses do not generate hazardous waste on a regular basis, but can
qualify by having common hazardous wastes on site for less frequent
disposal.
What is the Cost for Wastes Accepted?
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The cost of disposing of hazardous waste depends on the type and amount of
waste.  Charges for disposal range from $1.25 to $22.00 per gallon for most
waste types.  The fees charged are pro-rated on a per-gallon basis, and are
typically lower than fees at a licensed commercial hazardous waste hauler.
Flammable solids
Solvents (chlorinated and nonchlorinated)
Aerosol cans
Acids and bases
Photo-chemicals
Poisons
Pesticides
Batteries
Fluorescent light tubes
Unacceptable Wastes
Radioactive wastes
Electronic wastes and appliances
Making an Appointment
Compressed gas cylinders
(except propane)
VSQG Collection Events are held on the first and third Wednesday of the
month, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Drop-offs are by appointment only. 
To make an appointment:
1. See if your business requires an EPA ID number from the Department of
Toxic Substance Control (www.dtsc.ca.gov/PublicationsForms/upload/
OAD_EPA_ID_FS.pdf).
2. Make a list of the amount and types of hazardous waste you have to
dispose of. Please include what the waste is, the container size, and how
much you have. Also include what appointment day and time you would
like.
3. Have your EPA ID number and waste inventory list ready and call toll
free 1-800-207-8222 (ask for San Mateo County Customer Service
Representative); email [email protected] or fax 1-916-3511707.
4. Staff will estimate your cost of disposal and set the appointment for
you. If your desired appointment day and time is not available, staff will
contact you for other available times.
5. Staff will provide you with the disposal costs and the information for your
appointment, including driving directions to the collection location.
6. Then bring your waste in at your appointed day and time with payment
for the costs.
7. Staff will issue you a receipt for the disposal costs.
Explosives and ammunition
Additional Information
If you have questions or need additional information, contact the VSQG
Program: (650)655-6217 or visit www.smcgov.org/vsqg.
Medical/biological wastes
Tires
Sharps & needles
Asbestos
Waste in containers larger than
5-gallons are not accepted in
the VSQG program.
Call (650) 372-6200 for a list of
commercial hazardous waste haulers to
dispose of these materials.
Don’t qualify for the
VSQG Program?
If you do not qualify for the VSQG
Program, contact the County’s
hazardous waste department at
(650) 372-6200 for a list of
commercial hazardous waste haulers
or see www.smhealth.org/vsqg .
Debris Box Companies
The following areas have exclusive contracts with specified debris box companies or only
allow registered debris box companies: Belmont, Brisbane, Colma, Daly City, El Granada,
Hillsborough, Millbrae, Miramar, Montara, Moss Beach, Pacifica, San Bruno and South
San Francisco. All other cities may use any of the following companies that haul mixed
loads and sorted materials in San Mateo County.
One way of hauling large
amounts of waste is through
a DEBRIS BOX COMPANY.
When you contact a company,
make sure you request that the
materials be recycled whenever
possible. Some key questions to
ask are:
•W
hat recyclable materials
are you willing to pick up?
•D
o you offer a reduced
fee if recyclables are
separated from other
waste?
•W
hat are your
requirements for
separating recyclable
materials?
•H
ow much contamination
do you allow?
Allied Waste of san mateo
county
1680 Edgeworth Avenue
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 591-2025
www.alliedwastesmc.com
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American Debris Box,
Service Inc.
PO Box 3187
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-8229 or (866) DEBRIS-1
www.americandebrisbox.com
Bernardini Enterprises
P.O. Box 1563
Burlingame, CA 94011
1 (888) 534-2857
(650) 458-6356
www.jdhauling.com
Citywide Debris Box and
Recycling
1151 Quesada Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 822-3688
www.citywidedebris.webs.com
DANDA Debris Box Service
200 Industrial Way
Brisbane, CA 94005
(415) 323-5547
www.dandahauling.com
Ferma Corporation- Green
Box Service
1265 Montecito Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
1 (877) 337-6211
www.fermacorp.com
GreenWaste Recovery
625 Charles Street
San Jose, CA 95112
(650) 568-9900
www.greenwaste.com
Greenworx
160 S. Linden Ave, Suite 221
South San Francisco, CA 94080
1 (888) 714-7444
www.greenworxusa.com
JunkGeneral
2397 Spring St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 367-7644
www.junkgeneral.com
Peninsula Debris Box
1726 Leslie Street
San Mateo, CA 94402
1 (800) 799-1737
www.pdbs.us
Premier Recycle
348 Phelan Avenue
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 297-7910
www.premierrecycle.com
1046 Palmetto Avenue
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-9000
Serves Pacifica through Miramar only.
Recology Peninsula Services
1356 Marsten Road
(650) 558-9575
www.recologypeninsulaservices.com
Recology San Bruno
101 Tanforan Avenue
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 583-8536
Redwood Debris
350 Lang Road
(650) 872-2310
www.rdsredwood.com
South San Francisco
Scavenger Co.
500 East Jamie Court
(650) 589-4020
Valley Recycling
1615B South 7th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 297-5352
Questions?
or call (888)-442-2666
Hauling Companies
The following companies provide hauling services
in San Mateo County:
Andreini Bros. Inc.
JunkGeneral
151 Main St.
(650) 726-2065
www.andreinibrothers.com
2397 Spring St.
(650) 367-7644, (650) 888-9462
http://www.junkgeneral.com
Associated Trucking, Inc.
Junk King
1475 Huntington Avenue #218,
Phone: (650) 652-3960
www.associatedtruckinginc.com
Bernardini Enterprises
P.O. Box 1563
1 (888) 534-2857
(650)458-6356
www.jdhauling.com
Ecohaul
969 Industrial Road
San Carlos, CA. 94070
1 (800) 995-JUNK(5865)
www.junk-king.com/default.aspx
Peninsula Hauling and Demolition
839 Cherry Lane
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 596-8105
www.peninsulahauling.com
Scott’s Demolition
Petaluma, CA, 94952
1 (800) ECOHAUL (326-4285)
www.ecohaul.com
POBox 6309
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 593-7799
www.scottsdemo.com
Greenworx
Volikos Enterprises
160 S. Linden Ave, Suite 221
1 (888) 714.7444
www.greenworxusa.com
999 7th Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 952-3656
www.volikos.com/index.html
Johnston Hauling Service
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Box 620131
Woodside, CA
(650) 327-4285
Questions?
or call (888)-442-2666
AB 341: Mandatory
Commercial Recycling Law
Background
According to 2008 California Statewide Waste data
(www.calrecycle.ca.gov/WasteChar/WasteStudies.htm),
the commercial sector generates nearly ¾’s of the solid
waste disposed of in California and most of this commercial
waste can be reduced, reused or recycled. Mandatory
Commercial Recycling was one of the measures adopted
in Assembly Bill 32 by the Air Resources Board (ARB), in
the California Global Warming Solutions Act (Chapter 488,
Statutes of 2006). The law is designed to achieve a reduction
in greenhouse gas emissions from commercial waste. The
subsequent new Mandatory Commercial regulation reflects
the statutory provisions of AB 341 (Chapter 476, Statutes of
2011 [Chesbro, AB 341]).
Is your business or commercial
property required to comply with the
new law?
A business, or public entity, that generates more than 4
(four) cubic yards of commercial solid waste (garbage) per
week or is a multifamily residential dwelling of 5 (five) units
or more, must arrange for recycling services, on and after
July 1, 2012.
What can you do to comply with the
new law:
Businesses can take one or any combination of the following
actions in order to divert solid waste from disposal and
comply with the new law. The key to remember is: practice
the four R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot (compost))
your solid waste. You could:
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1. Self-haul your recyclables to a local recycling facility.
Look on our website www.RecycleWorks.org for a location
near you or,
2. Subscribe to hauler(s) services to provide recycling
service at your business or for your tenants,
3. Arrange for the pickup of recyclable materials,
4. Find ways to reduce or reuse the waste you are generating.
Whatever you chose, keep track of and document your
efforts, since your local city government waste specialist
may ask you to provide records of your waste reduction
activities.
Be Sure to Educate Your Employees
Employees are key to a successful business recycling
program. Please make sure your employees know which
materials can be recycled and where to place them for
temporary storage and ultimate collection.
What are Recyclable Materials that
are generated at a business:
• Paper, cardboard, and paperboard items
• Glass and plastic bottles
• Aluminum and metal cans
•F
ood waste which can be recycled via composting (if
available in your area).
Your garbage company can help you set up a recycling
program at your business. To locate your local garbage
company in San Mateo County visit our website
www.recycleworks.org/resident/map.html or call us at
1 (888) 442-2666 for the information.
Information for Apartment
Owners-Managers
It is important that both apartment managers and tenants
understand the requirements to recycle, and know which
materials can be recycled and where to place them for
collection.
• S tate law requires apartment owners to offer recycling
services to residents. Apartment owners may require
tenants to recycle.
• Consider including recycling requirements in tenant
leases.
• I nformation about multi-family recycling is available
from the California Apartment Association at
www.caanet.org/MultifamilyRecycling.
Frequently Asked Questions
about AB 341
http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/climate/Recycling/FAQ.htm
Learn about a variety of ways to
increase recycling in your business:
http://recycleworks.org/business/index.html
Local collection haulers
See the reverse side of this sheet to find a collection hauler.
Contact them directly for information on services and rates.
Garbage/Recycling
Service Providers
Recology
San Mateo County
(650) 595-3900
225 Shoreway Road
www.recologysanmateocounty.com
Allied Waste
of Daly City
(650) 756-1130
1680 Edgeworth Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
Allied Waste Services
of Half Moon Bay
(650) 592-2411
1680 Edgeworth Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
http://www.alliedwastehalfmoonbay.com/
Pages/Home_St.aspx
(650) 355-9000
PO Box 1099
Pacifica, CA 94044
GreenWaste Recovery
(650) 568-9900
1500 Berger Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
www.greenwaste.com
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Recology San Bruno
(650) 583-8536
101 Tanforan Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
South San Francisco Scavenger
company
(650) 589-4020
500 East Jamie Ct.
Shoreway
Environmental Center
Sustainable Landscaping
for Businesses
Design and Maintenance Tips
When greening your business, remember to look inside and out. It’s easier than you think to keep your
grounds attractive and your environmental impact low. Sustainable landscaping can help you save money,
rely less on chemical fertilizers or pesticides, reduce landscaping waste, and create a safe environment.
Try some of the following sustainable landscaping design and maintenance tips to keep your landscaping
and business environmentally friendly:
1.Plant the right plant in the
right place
c.Don’t over-water. Excess water is wasteful, and
feeds weeds.
a. Use drought-tolerant species, or plants that
occur naturally in a given area. They are adapted
to our unique climate and soil conditions. As a
result, they generally require less maintenance,
pest control, and watering.
Visit www.flowstobay.org to learn more about how to use
water wisely and ensure that our Bay stays clean.
b. Work with what you have. Choose plants that are
suited to your conditions (e.g., sun, moisture,
soil, etc.). A shade plant will never flourish in the
sun, and may require excess water and nutrients
to survive. Remember to group plants with
similar water requirements.
c.Don’t plant a pest. Invasive plants can get out
of control and spread. Avoid ivy, ice plant and
periwinkle.
Visit www.BayFriendly.org to find out about plants
suitable for communities near the bay.
For information on other invasive plants, visit
www.cal-ipc.org.
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2.Water wisely
a. Use drip irrigation whenever possible. Drip
irrigation applies water to plants slowly for better
absorption, leaving your plants healthy and well
watered without supplying extra water in the
surrounding area to support weed growth.
b. Water in the morning or late afternoon on
hot days to allow plants enough time to absorb
moisture before it evaporates in the heat.
This will conserve water and keep your plants
healthier.
3.Keep yard Trimmings out of
the landfill
a.Compost. Composting is nature’s process
of recycling decomposed organic material
into a rich, dark soil called compost. If your
business generates organic material, consider
participating in a local program.
b. Grasscycle to keep your lawn healthy. Simply
leave grass clippings on the lawn and allow the
lawn’s valuable nutrients to cycle back into the
soil.
c.Contact your local waste hauler to see if yard
trimmings collection is available, or take yard
waste to a recycling center. You’ll reduce your
waste and may save money on your garbage bill.
Learn more about yard waste and other
organics in our waste stream at:
www.RecycleWorks.org/sustainability, click on
“Sustainable Landscaping;” or www.calrecycle.ca.gov/
organics.
Check out the Recycling Search on the home page of
www.RecycleWorks.org or www.calrecycle.ca.gov/
ConDemo to find a place to recycle common landscaping
materials.
Questions?
or call (888)-442-2666
Sustainable Landscaping
for Businesses
continued
4.Nip weeds in the bud
a. Mulch frequently around plantings to reduce
the space for weeds to grow.
a.Plant pest-resistant plants to control pests
before they appear.
c. Build good soil through composting to make
weeding easier and plants stronger.
b. Keep plants well pruned and healthy so that
they can ward off pests naturally.
d. Use dense ground cover or thick foliage to
shade out weeds.
c. Know when to act. Sometimes natural predators
or cycles will eliminate a problem on their own
without the aid of chemical pesticides.
For a fact sheet on how to control weeds, visit
www.ourwaterourworld.org and click on “Fact Sheets”
and then select “Weeds.”
5.Reuse
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) allows businesses
to control pest naturally with few or no pesticides.
b. Weed early. Weeds are much easier to control
before they are established or go to seed.
e. When paving, place several layers of roofing
paper or building materials down before
paving to prevent future weeds.
6.Control pests naturally
a. Use leftover materials like scrap lumber and
broken concrete in your landscaping. Scrap
lumber can be transformed into a rustic fence
and broken concrete pieces become a quaint
walkway when moss or other plants are planted
between pieces. Not only will you have a unique
look, but you’ll also be giving valuable materials
a second life.
Visit www.BuildItGreen.org to find companies near
you that sell landscaping materials made from recycled
materials.
d. If pesticide use is necessary, opt for the least
toxic products first.
toxicity
Lowest Highest label says
Caution
Warning
Danger
Danger – Poison
The goal is to control pests, not eliminate them
entirely. Pests at low levels can be daily dinner
for other beneficial insects we want around.
The following resources have additional information and
resources for controlling pests naturally:
• www.RecycleWorks.org
• www.ipm.ucdavis.edu
• www.birc.org
• www.ourwaterourworld.org
• www.BayFriendly.org
• www.cnps.org
• www.ecowisecertified.org
• www.papaseminars.com
Source Reduction
REDUCE WASTE: use less stuff and produce less waste.
It’s the easiest, most efficient way to reduce your waste. In simple terms, practicing source
reduction calls for us to look at the big picture and implement practices that reduce waste or
result in the purchase of fewer products. For each business the specific actions may be different,
but the idea is the same: prevent waste. Below are some sample ideas to get you thinking about
how to reduce waste at your business.
Why not compile the most appropriate strategies into an Environmental Action Plan?
1. Environmental purchasing
policy
3. Provide reuse area
Establish an environmental purchasing policy
to help reduce your environmental impact. Buy
recycled and buy supplies from vendors that
provide return programs for office supplies and
toner cartridges to reduce your waste.
2. Before you print…
a. Send and review documents electronically
when possible.
b. Standardize two-sided printing and copying.
c. Buy paper made from paper (recycled
content), not from trees.
d. Don’t make that extra copy.
e. Use lighter weight paper (15-18 pound paper).
Designate an area for supplies that can easily be
reused by employees to avoid over-purchasing.
Common office supplies that can be reused
include binders, folders, envelopes, and
furniture.
4. Purchase reusable dishware
for events and employee use
Your employees and guests will appreciate you
offering them reusable utensils and dishware in
your kitchens and at events. These sturdy items
last a long time, reduce the amount of trash you
dispose of, and save you money.
5. Shop smart
a. Buy durable, reusable items when possible.
b. Consider packaging when purchasing.
Encourage vendors to take back and reuse
packaging and pallets, and buy products with
less or recyclable packaging .
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Double Your Rewards
Double-sided or two-sided printing and
copying is earth wise and money wise.
Not only are you reducing the amount of
paper being used, your staff and mailroom
will thank you for the reduced work for
distribution.
6. Explore Reusable Transport
Packaging to Save Money
Items such as pallets and boxes can be replaced
with reusable totes, bins, and pallets. These are
durable and long-lasting. They lower labor costs,
waste costs, and protect the products better.
Contact www.usereusables.com.
Questions?
or call (888)-442-2666
Reduce Unsolicited
Mail at Your
Worksite
Unsolicited mail costs time, money and natural resources. Whenever
you order a product, attend a conference, donate money, or fill out
a warranty card, your name, address and preferences are compiled
by direct mailing companies and sold to various advertisers. To
reduce the amount of unsolicited mail your company receives, you
must actively remove your employees’ names from the direct mail
marketing lists by contacting the companies that maintain and sell
the information. The following approaches outline some effective
ways to reduce unsolicited mail at your company:
1. Junk Mail Champion Approach:
This person will annually contact the direct
mailing contacts listed below on behalf of the
company, gathering necessary names and
signatures of current employees that do not want
to receive unsolicited mail.
2. Individual Approach:
At a staff meeting, educate staff on how to reduce
the amount of junk mail they receive by writing
or calling direct mailing companies. Provide
postcards (view a template at www.RecycleWorks.
org) for employees to mail to catalogues and
other companies that send unwanted mail.
Direct Mail Contacts
Catalog Choice
www.catalogchoice.org
Stops all forms of junk mail, including catalogs.
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Method: Fill out an online registration form, indicating
which mailings are not wanted. No charge. It’s also
possible to purchase envelopes to mail in requests.
Ecological Mail Coalition
www.ecologicalmail.org
Method: Ecological Mail helps marketers “clean” their
lists by informing them of employees who no longer work
for the company. Log onto the Ecological Mail website and
click on the “Getting Started” icon for more information.
Junk Mail Costs Money
At the Minneapolis office of a major financial
services corporation, they receive more than
40,000 pieces of advertising mail every month,
and discard almost 88% of that mail. They
dispose of more than 68 tons of unwanted
mail every year. The company estimates that
it costs them more than $75,000 a year to deal
with this unwanted mail. Source - National
Waste Prevention Coalition
Info USA
Attn: Content Feedback
1020 e. 1st St.
Papillion, NE 68046
Fax: (402) 836-3993
[email protected]
Method: Use company letterhead to send a letter or
facsimile. Include your complete company name,
address and phone number as well as the name, title
and signature of each person requesting removal. At the
top of the letter write, “Attention – Content Feedback
Department.”
Make it a Habit
Writing checks and ordering products: Write or
say, “DO NOT SELL MY NAME.”
Purchase Orders: Write on order forms and
purchase orders: “In the interest of reducing
waste, do not add this name or address to your
mailing list.” You can order a rubberstamp or
sticker to use on forms.
Registration: When registering at conferences,
trade shows or large meetings give your name,
phone number and email, but not your address.
Subscriptions: Share magazine and catalogue
subscriptions in the office.
The Junk Mail that You Do Get
REUSE: Use blank return envelopes for outgoing
mail. Reuse large envelopes in the office. Re-use
one-sided letters for scrap paper.
RECYCLE: 39% of what California businesses throw
away is paper. It’s easy to recycle! To set up a
recycling program in your business, please call
the RecycleWorks hotline at (888) 442-2666.
Buy Recycled Products
Recycling goes beyond just putting something in a recycling bin. Recycling is successful only
when recycled materials are processed and remanufactured into new products and returned
to the market for consumers, businesses and organizations to buy. When purchasing products
always look for recycled-content options. Manufacturers often list the amount of post-consumer
recycled content their product contains.
Post-consumer recycled content is material collected from consumers and then reprocessed.
How to start a buy-recycled program:
Commitment
Make a commitment to buy products with recycled-content. Get support from
management and develop a company policy on buying recycled products.
Eliminate
Obstacles
Revise bid specifications to require minimum percentages of post-consumer
recycled content in products. Remove clauses from specifications that mandate use
of virgin materials when equivalent recycled content materials exist.
Keep Quality
Standards High
Test recycled products to determine their effectiveness before purchasing them in
large quantities, and gradually phase in your program. Many companies offer free
samples of their products, so you can see what works best for you. New and better
recycled products are continuously coming onto the market.
Educate employees and customers about the benefits of your program through
newsletters, bulletin boards and staff meetings. Include information on recycled
content in your supplies, such as: “Printed on 100% Recycled Content Paper”
where appropriate and keep employees updated with data on resources saved to
show how they are making a difference.
Education
Find Recycled-Content Products
San Mateo County RecycleWorks
www.RecycleWorks.org, select “Buy Recycled.”
The RecycleWorks Buy Recycled Database offers places in San
Mateo County to find recycled products for your business or home.
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California Department of Resources
Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
www.calrecycle.ca.gov/rcp or www.calrecycle.ca.gov/
RecycleStore
CalRecycle offers a recycled product database that is a
comprehensive listing of recycled content products available
statewide. This database contains more than 10,000 listings
and over 2,000 suppliers.
Flushing the Forests
Forests are being destroyed to make toilet
paper, facial tissues, paper towels and other
disposable paper products.
You can help stop this destruction by making
smart shopping decisions and buying
recycled.
Visit http://www.nrdc.org/land/forests/
tissue.asp for information on recycled
content products.
Questions?
or call (888)-442-2666
Use Less Toxics
Materials used to build and maintain buildings can affect the health of employees. Items such as
cleaning products, flooring, carpet, wall covering, ceiling tiles, furniture, and other wet products
(adhesives, paints, etc.) can contain hazardous chemicals that affect the quality of the environment
inside your business. Seek out the ingredients list by reading the label or asking the manufacturer
for the material safety information.
When purchasing products, consider the following environmental criteria to create a healthier working
environment.
Avoid:
• Carcinogens, neurotoxins, mutagens or
teratogens (products that are known to
cause cancer, affect the brain or cause
birth defects)
• Lead and mercury
• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
• Chlorofluorocarbon-containing
refrigerants, solvents and other
products
• Phosphates
• Corrosive, flammable, reactive, or
irritation potential
• Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
• Pesticides and herbicides
Choose:
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Biodegradable
Biobased*
Low-emitting (chemicals) materials
Nontoxic
* biobased = commercial or industrial items
that are made of biological products such as
agricultural (including plant, animal, and
marine materials) or forestry materials.
Resources
Greenguard Environmental Institute is an independent, nonprofit organization that
directs the GreenGuard Certification Program, which tests low emitting products and
materials. They were established specifically to address indoor air quality (IAQ) and the
impact of building materials. The GREENGUARD Product Guide features products that
meet acceptable IAQ pollutant guidelines and standards. For a list of products that are
GreenGuard certified, visit www.greenguard.org.
Green Seal
Green Seal is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides recommendations of
environmentally preferable products published as Choose Green Reports. They identify
and promote products that cause less toxic pollution and waste, and conserve resources
and habitats. Evaluations are based on state-of-the-art science and information using
internationally recognized methods and procedures. Visit www.GreenSeal.org.
US EPA
The US Environmental Protection Agency and the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health have information on specific toxic materials. Check out www.cdc.gov/
niosh/ for more information.
Fall 2012
Greenguard
Scientific
SCS is the nation’s first third-party certifier of environmental and food safety
Certification achievements. Visit www.scscertified.com for more information. Systems (SCS)
Choose to Reuse
Conserve resources by reusing instead of buying new, and donating instead of disposing. You can
get rid of items you no longer need while helping others. Provide usable items to employees or
donate to a nonprofit organization today and start reducing your waste.
1. Create an Office Trading Post
Every office has excess office products, such as binders,
envelopes, rubber bands, binder clips, file folders, paperclips,
and pens. Allow employees to put their gently used items for
reuse in an identified area. If these items are not taken within a
specified time period, then donate the good condition items to
community groups or schools.
Siebel Systems in San Mateo
established office trading posts on
each floor to hold used binders,
folders, and other office staples.
2. Use the backside of paper
Save that outdated letterhead and those unwanted copies in a box
to reuse for incoming faxes or as scratch paper. If your printer
has multiple trays, designate one tray as the “draft” drawer for printing on the backside of the paper.
3. Donate or exchange unwanted items using the Web
Donate unwanted items still in good condition to schools, churches, hospitals, libraries, and community
groups, while lowering disposal costs and helping divert waste from the landfill.
Virtual Donation Sites Serving San Mateo County
Community Wish List
freecycle
www.CommunityWishList.org
Provides a way to donate items to
local nonprofit organizations.
www.freecycle.org
Post items to donate and search
for free items in your community.
Membership is free, and everything
posted must be free.
 
Craigslist
Excess Access
www.excessaccess.com
An online donation center where
donations or wishes are posted and
automatically matched.
Fall 2012
www.craigslist.org
A heavily used website which offers
free online want ads throughout the
Bay Area.
Questions?
or call (888)-442-2666
Donating or Purchasing
Used Office Furniture
Many businesses have unneeded office furniture in excellent condition, but don’t know what to do with
it. Below are listings for several organizations that accept these gently used items for reuse. Additional
listings are available at www.RecycleWorks.org. All locations listed provide pick-up service.
Better Source
Liquidators
1863 South Norfolk Street
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-9605
www.abettersource.com
Accepts used quality office furniture
from businesses. Picks up throughout
San Mateo County for large
quantities.
Habitat for Humanity
Greater San Francisco
ReStore
1411 Industrial Road
(800) SHOP-090
www.habitatgsf.org/restore
Accepts both home and office
furniture.
Institution Recycling
Network (IRN)
Fall 2012
1 (866) 229-1962
www.irnsurplus.com
Picks up office, reception, and
conference furniture. Also picks up
classroom, administrative, athletic,
and science/lab furniture and
equipment. In addition, picks up
office or school kitchen/cafeteria
and library items.
iReuse
Repo Depo
PO Box 2358
Sausalito, CA 94925
1 (888) IREUSE
(1 (888) 473-8731)
www.ireuse.com
iReuse provides fee-based
environmentally-friendly services
to get rid of unwanted furniture,
equipment, and other materials.
Also offers free wish list service for
people to easily find used furniture,
equipment, and other materials.
1669 Bayshore Highway
(650) 692-5000
www.repodepo.com
Accepts office desks, chairs, file
cabinets, bookcases, cubicles, etc.
Modular Technology
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 327-1700
www.modtechco.com
Accepts quality office furniture
including cubicles, work stations,
desks, filing cabinets, conference
tables, and reception desks.
Uhuru Furniture &
Collectibles
3742 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 763-3342
www.apedf.org
Accepts both home and office
furniture. Makes regular pickups
throughout the Bay Area.
Recycle More than What
Is Collected Curbside
Use the following information to reuse or recycle specific items within your office. All companies
service the San Mateo County area.
company contact
how to recycle
CD’s and Videos
GB Industrial
1528 Atlantic St., Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-0881
www.gbimcorp.com
GreenCitizen
801 Mahler Road, Suite I, Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 288-1369
www.greencitizen.com
Goodwill Redwood City Training & Donation
Center
1270 Oddstad Drive, Redwood City, CA 94063
www.sfgoodwill.org
Inhouse Commercial Recyclers
345 N. Autumn St., San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 292-4372
www.inhouserecyclers.com
RAFT
1355 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 451-1420
www.raft.net
Tech World Trading
562 Oak Grove Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 473-6920
www.mytechworldtrading.com
ZARC Recycling
26 South Linden Avenue, South San Francisco, CA
94080
(650) 871-7327
www.zarcrecycling.com
PICK UP: Recycles CD’s/DVD’s and jewel cases.
Accepts wide variety
of plastic.
PICK UP or DROP OFF: Accepts CD’s, DVD’s, videos, most electronics
and computers. Operates various locations throughout the Bay area.
Donation loading dock is to the right side, behind the
building. Accepts electronics including computer equipment, whether
working or not, usable household items, videos, and plastics of all
sorts.
PICK UP: Computers, printers, CD’s, cassette tapes, audio tapes,
magnetic tape, pallets, most electronics, glass and beverage
containers, mixed paper, hardback books and most plastics.
DROP OFF:
PICK UP or DROP OFF: Accepts CD’s, promotional items, arts &
crafts materials and office supplies.Please call for donation approval
and/or see website. Items accepted for reuse. Redwood City satellite
location accepts drop-offs.
Pick up or Drop off: Accepts most electronics, including computer
equipment, CDs, DVDs, & cases.
PICK UP or DROP OFF: Accepts most electronics, plastics,
metals, and CRV bottles and cans. Accepts CDs, DVDs, and
CD & DVD cases.
Fall 2012
Cooking Oil / Grease
Darling Restaurant Services
429 Amador St., Pier 92, San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 647-4890
www.darlingii.com
PICK UP ONLY: Accepts used cooking oil, bones, and food by-products;
also services grease traps. All services provided through business
accounts. Offers preliminary free inspection. Requires a minimum of
45 gals. oil from a company wanting a one-time pickup.
Evergreen Recycling Company
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 952-5000
[email protected]
PICK UP ONLY: Minimum amount for a pick up by company: 25 gals.
Materials Reuse
PO Box 27472, Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 435-8988
[email protected]
PICK UP ONLY: Call for details. Accepts grease, plastic film, most
Company uses collected oil to create biodiesel fuel.
plastics, metals, and cardboard.
Metals
A-1 Recycling
PO Box 1785, Union City, CA 94587
(510) 582-5900
PICK UP ONLY: Only picks up for large volume (ton). Accepts bottles/
Citywide Debris Box and Recycling
1151 Quesada Ave., San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 822-3688
ECS Refining
705 Reed St., Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 200-7000
www.ecsrefining.com
Sierra Pacific Recycling
2700 Middlefield Rd., Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 364-3333
Sims Metal
699 Seaport Blvd., Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-4161
www.sims-group.com
SRDC
475 Seaport Boulevard, Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 961-2742
www.srdcrecycling.com
ZARC Recycling
26 South Linden Avenue, South San Francisco, CA
94080
(650) 871-7327
www.zarcrecycling.com
PICK UP or DROP OFF: Deals with large amounts only. Takes paper,
cardboard, plastic film, other electronics, lumber scrap.
cans, paper, most metals, plastic film, #1-7 plastics and plastic bags.
PICK UP or DROP OFF, DEPENDING ON THE ITEM: Tin and lead
waste. Also accepts electronics, including lab equipment, and
photography supplies.
PICK UP or DROP OFF: Accepts aluminum, brass, stainless steel
and copper scrap metal. No iron or steel accepted. Also accepts paper,
cardboard and bottles & cans.
DROP OFF ONLY: Accepts cast iron, steel, and tin. Accepts refrigerators
and other metal appliances.
Drop Off only:
Other items accepted include cardboard, scrap wood,
and pallets.
Pick up or Drop off: Also accepts electronics, plastics, CDs &
DVDs and cases, videos, and CRV bottles and cans.
Fall 2012
Office Supplies
Community Wish List for San Mateo County
www.communitywishlist.org
InnVision Shelter Network
Various locations throughout San Mateo County
(650) 685-5880
www.ivsn.org
RAFT
1355 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose, 95131
(408) 451-1420
www.raft.net
Women’s Recovery Association
1450 Chapin Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 348-6603
www.womensrecovery.org
Look online to connect with nonprofits in need of items.
See website for drop-off locations. Please call ahead.
Items accepted for reuse.
DROP OFF ONLY:
PICK UP or DROP OFF: Accepts CD’s, promotional items, arts &
crafts materials and office supplies.Please call for donation approval
and/or see website. Items accepted for reuse. Redwood City satellite
location accepts drop-offs.
DROP OFF ONLY: Call or e-mail before making donations. Items
accepted for reuse.
Packaging
Pack and Mail
1017 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 365-2892
Savvy Skirts
270 Capistrano St. Suite 8
(866) 342-2811
www.savvyskirts.com
DROP OFF ONLY: Accepts polystyrene peanuts. Also accepts empty
boxes. Items accepted for reuse.
DROP OFF ONLY: Accepts polystyrene peanuts. Please bag peanuts
when donating. Please email or call before dropping off.
Sealed Air
3433 Arden Rd., Hayward, CA 94545
(800) 982-6197
www.sealedair.com
Strawflower Electronics
160 San Mateo Rd., Suite E, Half Moon Bay, CA
94019
(650) 726-8181
www.strawflowerelectronics.com
The UPS Store
(800) PICKUPS
www.theupsstore.com
DROP OFF or MAIL ONLY: Sealed Air brand products only, including
“Instapak” brand packaging foam, Sealed Air foams and other
cushioning material. Public drop-off and mail-in available. Call
ahead for appointment to drop-off.
Drop off: Accepts bubble wrap and Styrofoam peanuts. Also accepts
many electronics, batteries, toner cartridges, and cardboard
DROP OFF ONLY: Accepts Styrofoam peanuts. Items accepted for reuse.
Pallets
Blue Line
500 East Jamie Ct., South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 589-4020
Duran Pallets
3607 Haven Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 367-5098
www.palletid.info
Shoreway Environmental Center
333 Shoreway Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 802-8355
www.sbrecycling.net
SRDC
475 Seaport Boulevard, Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 961-2742
www.srdcrecycling.com
Valley Recycling
1615B South 7th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 297-5352
Wes/Der Wood Products
40 East San Martin Ave., San Martin, CA 95046
(408) 683-2623
[email protected]
Drop off only:
Also accepts appliances, paper, cardboard and
plastic film.
PICK UP or DROP OFF: Call for details on payment for pallets. 
Pallet ID is a patented method that uses a unique pallet
identification online system to facilitate the return of identified
pallets back to the original shipper. Benefits accrue when pallets are
collected, repaired and reused.
Drop off only: Also accepts large appliances, and tires.
DROP OFF ONLY: Other accepted items include cardboard, scrap
lumber and metal.
Pick up or Drop off
PICK UP or DROP OFF: 100 pallet minimum for pickup in San Mateo
County. Call for payment details.
Fall 2012
Plastic Film
A-1 Recycling
PO Box 1785, Union City, CA 94587
(510) 582-5900
Blue Line Transfer, Inc.
500 East Jamie Ct., South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 589-5511 • www.ssfscavenger.com
1151 Quesada Ave., San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 822-3688 • www.citywidedebris.webs.com
PICK UP: Only picks up for large volume (one or more tons). Accepts
bottles/cans, paper, most metals, plastic film, #1-7 plastics and
plastic bags.
PICK UP OR DROP OFF: Film must be clean and not mixed with other
materials. Large volume required for recycling. Fee applies. Pick up for
South San Francisco, Millbrae and Brisbane.
PICK UP or DROP OFF: Deals with large amounts only. Takes paper,
computers, furniture, plastic film, computers, other electronics, and
lumber scrap. Offers paper shredding.
Materials Reuse
PO Box 27472, Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 435-8988 • [email protected]
Super Link Plastic, Inc.
888 92nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 568-1086 x200
Sutta Company
1221 3rd St., Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 873-8777 • www.sutta.com
Universal Recycling Solutions, Inc.
231 Market Place., #620, San Ramon, CA 94583
(510) 377-1196 • [email protected]
PICK UP ONLY: Call for details. Accepts plastic film, most plastics,
cardboard, and grease.
Pick up or drop off:
Pick up requires specified minimum amount.
Accepts most plastics.
PICK UP or DROP OFF: Accepts all types of paper, plastic bags and
bottles.
PICK UP ONLY: Call for details. Fee may or may not be charged;
depends on amount of materials.
Styrofoam (foam plastic and polystyrene) Blocks
GB Industrial
1528 Atlantic St., Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-0881
www.gbimcorp.com
Universal Waste Management, Inc.
721 37th Ave., Oakland, CA 94601
(888) 832-9839
www.unwaste.com
Foam plastic blocks must be clean: no labels, tape,
etc. No black polystyrene. Place small pieces in clear plastic bag.
Accepts many types of plastic.
PICK UP ONLY:
PICK UP or DROP OFF: No food containers. Fee. Also accepts
appliances, electronics, fabric, metals, cardboard, and paper.
Fall 2012
Toner & Inkjet Cartridges
Bay Imaging
973 East San Carlos Ave., San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 631-8521 • www.bayimaging.com
Cartridge World
985 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 341-5700 • www.cartridgeworld.com
PICK UP or DROP OFF: Services laser printer, copier and ink jet
cartridges for reuse or recycling.
Goodwill Redwood City Training &
Donation Center
1270 Oddstad Drive, Redwood City, CA 94063
www.sfgoodwill.org
GreenCitizen, Inc.
1576 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 493-8700 x 103, (877) 918-8900
www.greencitizen.com
Additional location in Palo Alto
Laser Plus
440 San Mateo Ave, Suite N2, San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-8800 • www.laserplusdirect.com
Office Depot
Visit www.officedepot.com to find a store near you.
Strawflower Electronics
160 San Mateo Rd., Ste E, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 726-8181, www.strawflowerelectronics.com
DROP OFF:
PICK UP or DROP OFF: Pick-up service offered for businesses. Offers
refilling services of ink jet & laser cartridges for computer printers,
faxes and copy machines. Also recycles cartridges.
Donation drop-off loading dock is to the right side, and
behind the building. Accepts all types- ink jet, laser jet, etc.
Accepts ink jet cartridges and toner
cartridges. Also accepts CD’s, DVD’s, videos, most electronics
and computers. They provide business and residential pick-up.
GreenCitizen has additional locations throughout the Bay area.
Pick up or drop off:
Services laser printer and ink jet cartridges.
DROP OFF ONLY: Accepts printer and ink jet cartridges for recycling.
Drop off only: Accepts ink jet and laser jet cartridges for recycling.
Also accepts many electronics, batteries, bubble wrap, Styrofoam
peanuts, and cardboard.
Questions?
or call (888)-442-2666
Federal Shredding, Inc., a Sisca &
Sons Papercycle Company
437 Stanford Ave.
(650) 701-0777
www.federalshredding.com
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316 N. El Camino Real #301
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 344-9502
International Paper
42305 Albrae St.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 490-5887
[email protected]
Northern California Paper
Recyclers
1609 Whipple Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 476-1620
www.bayareashredding.com
Secondary Fiber
31775 Hayman St.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 487-4995
[email protected]
Fall 2012
Shred Works, Inc.
455 High Street
Oakland, CA 94621
(800) 817-4733
www.shredworks.com
Sutta Company
1221 3rd St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 873-8777 • www.sutta.com
Western Pacific Pulp & Paper
6587 Smith Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 494-2060 • www.wppp.com
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Questions?
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GARBAGE AND RECYCLING COMPANIES
Allied Waste Daly City
1680 Edgeworth Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 756-1130
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Recology San Bruno
101 Tanforan Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 583-8536
Recology San Mateo County
225 Shoreway Rd.
(650) 595 3900
www.RecologySanMateoCounty.com
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Sierra Pacific Recycling
2700 Middlefield Rd.
(650) 364-3333
South San Francisco
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500 East Jamie Ct.
S. San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 589-4020
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Conserve energy
and increase your
bottom line!
Put Your Energy into Saving Energy
California businesses collectively spend more than 15 billion dollars a year on heating, cooling, lighting,
and other energy uses. These costs could be significantly reduced with some basic energy efficiency
measures.
Lighting
• Replace incandescent lights with compact
fluorescent bulbs or lamps. They use 3 to 4 times
less energy, and last 8 to 10 times longer. Better
yet, use light emitting diodes (LEDs), which are
even more energy efficient and longer lasting.
• Install occupancy sensors to automatically shut
off lights in spaces not frequently occupied.
• Install motion sensors or photocells on outdoor
lighting. If you already have motion sensors,
make sure the controllers are working and set
properly.
• Turn off the lights when not in use. Create
reminder signs in locations that do not have
sensors.
• Replace incandescent exit signs with Energy
Star® LEDs.
• Make sure that bulbs, fixtures, lenses, lamps
and reflective surfaces are cleaned regularly. By
removing grease, dust and other dirt, you can
increase the output of your lights.
Fall 2012
• Use task lighting rather than lighting an entire
area.
Heating & Cooling
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all heating
and cooling units and have your service
technician check that your ducts are still sealed
and insulated and that your condenser coils are
cleaned.
• If not using ventilation to cool the building, turn
off fans during unoccupied hours.
• Install programmable thermostats for better
control of heating and air conditioning. Proper
use of a programmable thermostat can save
roughly one-fifth on your heating/cooling costs.
Keep air conditioning set to 78°F or higher and
heating set to 68°F or lower.
• Weatherize your doors and windows with weather
stripping or caulk. Leaks can increase your
energy use by 50%. Be sure to keep your exterior
and freight doors closed as much as possible.
• Install awnings, window film, or window
coverings to reduce summer time solar heat gain.
Equipment
• Buy energy-efficient appliances and electrical
equipment. Look for the Energy Star® label.
Don’t forget to activate energy efficiency settings.
• Turn off computers, monitors, printers, and
copiers every night and every weekend. Put
multiple appliances on power strips so that many
items can be turned off at the same time.
• Curb phantom electricity use. Even after
powering down, equipment such as cell phone
chargers can still consume energy in the standby
mode if not unplugged.
Educate
Be sure to share with your staff and empower your
customers about the energy saving measures at your
workplace. Everyone benefits from reminders to turn
off the lights and power when not in use.
Questions?
or call (888)-442-2666
RESOURCES:
Energy Assessments
Right Lights helps businesses look at their energy use
through free energy assessments. They also provide
discounted lighting upgrades for qualified San Mateo
County businesses.
www.rightlights.org/index.html
Training and Other Resources
RecycleWorks is a countywide program that provides
resources and information on recycling, composting,
waste reduction, green building, and sustainability
to residents, businesses and schools in San Mateo
County.
www.RecycleWorks.org
Energy Star for Small Businesses offers free
technical support information on the Energy Star®
ratings for office equipment and appliances.
www.energystar.gov
BOMA (Building Owners and Managers
Association) can help your business get up to speed
through training on energy-efficiency for offices and
high rise buildings.
www.boma.org/TrainingAndEducation/BEEP
Rebates and Incentives
Flex Your Power is a statewide campaign that
provides energy rebates and other incentives for
residential and commercial customers.
www.flexyourpower.org
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) offers
rebates and other incentives for individuals,
businesses, and government agencies. Special rebates
may apply to your specific business!
www.pge.com
The Federal Energy Policy Act 2005, Section
179D(a) allows a tax deduction to a taxpayer for
part or all of the cost to reduce energy use from a
building’s heating and cooling units, ventilation
systems, hot water, and interior lighting. This
deduction applies to properties the taxpayer places
into service after December 31, 2005 and before
December 31, 2013.
www.irs.gov/irb/2012-17_IRB/ar08.html
Fall 2012
U.S Department of Energy maintains a website
describing flourescent lamps and CFLs (compact
flourescent lamps). From their main site, select
“Energy Solutions for Your Building,” then “Office
Building,” and finally, “Replace Inefficient Lighting
Fixtures.” Use of these bulbs saves money as well as
energy.
www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info
Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) brings
together business and government leaders to address
the quality of life and economic health of the region.
It aims to promote clean energy, energy efficiency and
a smart energy grid.
www.svlg.net
Fact:
Water and energy, two critical natural resources, are closely linked – the production of energy requires large
volumes of water while the treatment and distribution of water is equally dependent upon energy. As demands
for water consumption continue to rise in the agriculture, commercial and industrial sectors, a growing
population begins to compete for water with these other needs.
How to Save
Water at Your Business
This guide highlights simple and effective steps that your business can take to conserve water, reduce
operating costs and save valuable resources.
You will need to first identify equipment and practices that waste water, and then identify the water
intensive areas of your business in order to prioritize which area(s) to address. Here is a basic list to get
you started. You can also look for additional information in our resource listings, on the reverse side of
this page.
Leaks!
Insulation
Check your water bills for the past two years to see
how much water has been used. Sudden or gradual
increases in water usage may indicate a leak.
Insulate your hot water pipes. This will reduce the
length of time water needs to run before reaching the
desired temperature. Insulation also keeps water in
the pipes hotter longer.
Regularly check for and repair all leaks. A faucet with
a slow leak can waste 10 or more gallons of water a day.
Common sources of leaks are toilets, water dripping
in a sink or outdoor faucet, a loose or dripping washer
connection, an evaporative cooler unit, or a sprinkler
system.
To test your system for a leak: Turn off all water taps
inside and outside your business. Record the meter
reading, wait 20 minutes and check the meter for
movement. If the meter reading has changed, you may
have a leak.
Toilets
Fall 2012
Toilets are one of the greatest sources of water usage
in your business. The average toilet installed before
the 1980’s used 6.25 gallons of water per flush. The
newer toilets use only 1.6-gallon flush. Urinals are
another source for saving water. Single stall, smart
demand or manual flush are the most efficient types
of conventional urinals.
Sinks and showerheads
A basic water saving measure in any business should
be to install low-flow aerators in all sinks and
showers. The aerators should meet the following
specifications:
o Lavatory Sinks - 0.5-2.5, gallons per minute
o Kitchen Sinks - 2.0, gallons per minute or less
o Showerheads - 2.0, gallons per minute or less
Landscaping
There are many ways to save water both in and outside
of your business. If you have landscaping, consider:
• Installing matched precipitation rate sprinkler
heads in turf areas
• Testing irrigation sprinklers 4 times per year to
ensure proper operation and coverage and repair
all broken or defective sprinkler heads/nozzles
lines and valves
• Watering during early morning, pre-dawn hours
to reduce water loss from evaporation. Make
sure to adjust the irrigation schedule monthly for
changes in seasons.
• Renovating existing landscape to include drought
tolerant plants
• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean outside
patios and sidewalks
Educate
Raising staff awareness is the most cost effective and
sustainable way to save water at your workplace.
Questions?
or call (888)-442-2666
RESOURCES:
Training and Other Resources
Assessments
RecycleWorks is a countywide program that provides
resources and information on recycling, composting,
waste reduction, green building, climate protection
and sustainability to residents, businesses and
schools in San Mateo County.
www.RecycleWorks.org
Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency
(BAWSCA) offers water conservation programs for
businesses including high efficiency toilet installs,
and landscape audit programs. Contact BAWSCA for
additional information or suggestions on how to have
your business water use audited.
www.bawsca.org/conserve.html
Our Water Our World assists businesses in managing
garden pests by using less-toxic methods that help
protect the water in our environment.
www.ourwaterourworld.org
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers
information about water efficient products.
www.epa.gov/watersense
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is a nonprofit
organization that shows businesses, communities,
individuals, and governments how to create more
wealth and employment while protecting the
environment. RMI offers ideas of how to do regular
activities far more efficiently.
www.rmi.org
Fall 2012
Fact:
Water and energy, two critical natural resources, are
closely linked – the production of energy requires
large volumes of water while the treatment and
distribution of water is equally dependent upon energy.
As demands for water consumption continue to rise in
the agriculture, commercial and industrial sectors, a
growing population begins to compete for water with
these other needs.
Rebates
Flex Your Power is a statewide campaign that lists
water and energy rebates and other incentives for
residential and commercial customers.
www.flexyourpower.org
California Urban Water Conservation Council
California Urban Water Conservation Council has
information about water rebates, technical resources
and up to date legislative updates about water
conservation.
www.cuwcc.org

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