For more information

Gina Garcia
Recycling Program
Director

(408) 287-9919 x18

Sponsored by a grant from the Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling, the San Jose Conservation Corps Recycling Department has several ongoing recycling projects, including Recycling Collections, Eco-Academy, Special Event Recycling, and Recycling Internships.

The Recycling Collections crew consists of drivers and helpers that collect beverage containers and fiber (paper and cardboard) from restaurants, bars, commercial buildings, and schools, serving over 550 clients in the South Bay Area.

The Eco-Academy crew is a 13-unit curriculum incorporating a variety of projects, including recycling and environmental education classes, processing of recyclables, forklift certification, computer/internet training, ESL training, and recycling/waste management of SJCC facilities.

The Recycling Events crew provides recycling services for numerous special events in the San Jose area, year-round. We regularly service SJSU's Spartan Stadium, as well as the San Jose Downtown Association's Music in the Park, along with many other annual events.

The Recycling Interns are placed at various sites, including San Jose City College, Evergreen Valley College, San Jose State University, Santa Clara Valley Water District, Mission College, Mexican Heritage Plaza, and San Jose Conservation Corps to perform beverage container and fiber recycling services. All Interns are required to also be enrolled in our Charter School high school diploma program or be pursuing higher education at the community colleges.

We also receive funding for three (3) contracts from the City of San Jose, Environmental Services Department:

With the Recycle At Work contract, we provide recycling for approximately 100 City of San Jose facilities, including City Hall, the Airport, the Convention Center, as well as libraries, community centers, and senior centers.

Through Parks Recycling contract the crew collects beverage containers from approximately 144 parks in the City of San Jose. Recycling service in City parks operates seven (7) days per week.