Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling collaborated with the City of Sunnyvale to implement a program of converting recycling and refuse truck fleets to the alternative fuel of compressed natural gas (CNG) to help reduce emissions which contribute to air pollution and global warming throughout the city.

2000	Award of Recognition – Outstanding Business Achievements Presented by: Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce
2002	Certificate of Recognition – Outstanding Contribution Towards Clean Air Presented by: Assemblywomen Elaine Alquist
2003	Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition – Outstanding and Invaluable Services to the Community - Presented by: Congresswomen Anna Eshoo
2003	California State Senate - Clean Air Award Presented by: Senator Jackie Speier
2003	Clean Air Champion Presented by: Bay Area Air Quality Management District
2003	Clean Air Award for Technology Presented by: American Lung Association
2004	California State Legislature - Blue Sky Merit Award Presented by Assembly Member Fran Pavley
2004	Calstart – Blue Sky Award
2004	Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition – Achievement Award