The disposal of hazardous waste, paint, electronics, and chemicals is handled by the County's program (appointment required for drop-of)
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off (Appointment Required)
1608 Las Plumas Ave, San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 299-7300
info@hhw.org (for general info)
HHW, Electronics, Batteries, Paint, Fluorescent Bulbs, etc.
Santa Clara County HHW Program Office
1555 Berger Dr #300, San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 299-7300
info@hhw.org
HHW Administration and Scheduling
These facilities handle general recyclables, including scrap metal, cardboard, and California Refund Value (CRV) containers.
Ranch Town Recycling Center Inc.
775 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 292-3333
CRV, Paper, Metals, and more
Leo Recycle Transfer Station Dump
215 Leo Ave, San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 780-5557
Transfer Station, General Recycling
SAN JOSE METALS RECYCLING
1032 N 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 293-4032
Scrap Metals
For all questions regarding residential curbside recycling, collection schedules, and service:
Phone Number (City of San Jose): (408) 535-3500
Email (General Environmental Services): environmental.services@sanjoseca.gov
San Jose Recycling Centers
Ranch Town Inc.
775 Lincoln Ave
(408) 292-3333
http://www.ranchtownrecycling.com/
"Quick, easy, and fair prices for recycling"
SAN JOSE METALS RECYCLING
1032 N 10th St
(408) 293-4032
http://sanjosemetalsinc.com/
"One stop that is clean and organized."
Reducing Ewaste Recycling Center
3588 Cobbert Dr
(408) 320-5119
https://reducingewaste.com/
"The process is easy and simple with convenient drop off."
Story Road Recycling LLC
1303 Story Rd
(408) 806-3881
http://storyroadrecycling.com/
"Convenient,and clean, fast..."
Radius Recycling
11665 Berryessa Rd
Opens 8 AM · (408) 452-0777
http://storyroadrecycling.com/
"... bins are more convenient to grab for people going in for recycling."
Premier Recycle
348 Phelan Ave
(408) 297-7910
http://www.premierrecycle.com/
"Prompt drop off and pick up."
ASC Recycling
1970 Monterey Rd
Opens 9 AM · (408) 280-1888
http://ascrecycling.com/
"Not to mention their prices are better than other places"
Norm's Recycling / NXT Step Recycling Solutions
918 Commercial St
(408) 896-6200
http://www.nxtsteprecycling.com/
"The Best recycle place in San Jose i have been to."
Valley Recycling
Waste transfer station ·1611 S 7th St
(408) 297-5404
https://www.valleyservices.biz/
"These 2 staff members are top notch and represent Valley Recycling well."
Jado Recycling
4650 Meridian Ave
(855) 857-8020
http://www.jadorecycling.com/
"amazing people , and always super easy to recycle!!"
Caraustar San Jose Recycling
388 E Alma Ave
(408) 297-1022
"Needed to get rid of a lot of cardboard."
Danny's Recycling Inc
1745 Walsh Ave
(408) 492-9033
http://www.dannyrecyclinginc.com/
"Easy and efficient way to recycle the bottles and cans."
Leo Recycle Transfer Station Dump
Garbage dump 215 Leo Ave
(408) 780-5557
https://www.leorecyclesj.com/
"Best dumping service I've found... Cheap, easy, and fast!"
West Valley Recycles
Waste management service 1333 Oakland Rd
(408) 283-9250
http://www.westvalleyrecycles.com/
"They work hard to pick up everyone’s waste and recycle."
Republic Services Newby Island Landfill
1601 Dixon Landing Rd
(408) 262-1401
https://www.republicservices.com/customer-support/facilities?utm_medium=reputation&utm_source=rslistings
"It was easy and affordable to get rid of some furniture, garbage."
SMaRT Station
301 Carl Rd
(408) 752-8530
https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/homes-streets-and-property/recycling-and-garbage/smart-station-recycling-center
"You can recycle large cardboard boxes and electronics free by just walk-in."
Green Ewaste Recycling Center
1664 Watson Ct
(408) 287-3292
https://gerecycle.com/
"Really efficient and easy drop-off location for e-waste!"
Recycling trash center
675 Los Esteros Rd
"A little extra cash is good"
ATT Recycle, Inc DBA Leo Recycle
215 Leo Ave
(408) 780-5557
http://www.leorecyclesj.com/
"Drive up, show your ID, unload your vehicle and drive off "
GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility: Site 2
Waste management service 675 Los Esteros Rd
(408) 263-2384
https://www.greenwaste.com/facilities/san-jose-c-and-d-recycling/
"Its a good and cheap place to dump garbage"
M Lopez Recycling Inc
1710 Tully Rd
(510) 650-6158
https://www.greenwaste.com/facilities/san-jose-c-and-d-recycling/
"Great place to recycle very Fast and courteous workers there as well"
A&J Electronics Recycling E-Waste
763 Mabury Rd # 30
(408) 490-4516
http://www.ajelectronicrecycling.com/
"This e-waste is helpful and efficient."
U-Recycle
1726 Smith Ave
(408) 326-2754
https://u-recycle.com/
"We accept and pay cash for e-waste and all metals."
WM Guadalupe Rubbish Disposal Facility
15999 Guadalupe Mines Rd
(866) 676-7150
https://www.wm.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=S06036
"Easy drop off of household trash and appliances."
GREENTEAM
Waste management service 1333 Oakland Rd
Opens 8 AM · (408) 283-8500
https://www.greenteam.com/
"The next morning all the items were pickup without any issues."
California Waste Solutions
Waste management service 1120 Berryessa Rd
(408) 292-0830
https://calwaste.com/sanjose/
Recology South Bay
Garbage collection service 1675 Rogers Ave
Opens 7:30 AM · (408) 588-7200
http://recology.com/
"last pickups are completed within 2 hours."
GreenMouse, Inc.
529 Race St
Opens 10 AM · (408) 464-9999
https://www.greenmouse.com/
"Accepts drop-offs of most electronics."
Y2K Electronics Recycling, LLC
44875 Industrial Dr
Opens 9 AM · (510) 925-9919
http://www.y2krecycling.com/
"The process was quick & easy."
Premier Recycle Company, Transfer/Sorting Facility
Waste management service · 260 Leo Ave
Opens 5 AM · (408) 297-7910
http://premierrecycle.com/
TDR Electronic Recycling
2249 Bluebell Ave
Opens 8 AM · (408) 903-0633
https://tdrelectronicrecycling.com/?utm_source=omg-gbp&utm_medium=webclick
"2249 Bluebell Ave, San Jose No fee, easy drop off."
Bay Area Scavenger and Recycling
· 11740 Berryessa Rd
Opens 7 AM · (408) 205-4370
http://bayareascavengerandrecycling.com/
"Simple and easy to deal with, drive in and out and very accessible prices"
FoamRecycle LLC
1248 Birchwood Dr
Opens 10:30 AM · (408) 827-8519
http://www.foamrecycle.org/
"They recycle the foam into utensils."
Stars Junk Removal
515 Boynton Ave #2
Opens 7:30 AM · (408) 620-4250
https://www.starsjunk.com/
"They cleaned out my pile of junk *the next day*, and did a super job."
Recology Mountain View
935 Terra Bella Ave
Opens 10 AM Tue · (408) 582-7250
https://www.recology.com/recology-mountain-view/
"Easy to use bins for separating cans and plastic recycling."
Jado Recycling
39200 Paseo Padre Pkwy
Opens 10 AM · (855) 857-8020
http://www.jadorecycling.com/
"Very clean and the workers make it really easy for you to recycle."
Greif Recycling San Jose
· 388 E Alma Ave
Opens 9 AM · (408) 297-1022
https://www.greif.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext
"Will scale empty and loaded."
Graniterock Capitol Recycling
100 Granite Rock Way
Opens 7 AM · (408) 574-3000
http://www.graniterock.com/
"Great place to dump concrete"
Tung Tai Group
1726 Rogers Ave
Opens 8 AM · (408) 573-8681
http://www.tungtai.com/
"They pay good and usually give you the $ on the spot and same day."
Stanford Recycling Drop Off Center
701 Serra St
Opens 8 AM · (650) 723-0919
https://sustainable.stanford.edu/operations/waste/services/drop-center
"Easy and fast."
Green World Recycle
· 220 Leo Ave
Opens 6 AM · (669) 977-0886
"Great service"
Industrial Metal Service
260 Phelan Ave
Opens 7 AM · (408) 294-2334
http://industrialmetalservice.com/
"Great selection of materials, shapes and sizes."
zanker recycling, san jose, ca
No reviews
· 363 Ruth Ave
Junk King San Jose
Waste management service · 2842 S Bascom Ave
Opens soon · 3:30 AM · (408) 389-2583
https://www.junk-king.com/locations/sanjose?cid=LSTL_JKG-US000187&utm_source=gmb&utm_campaign=local&utm_medium=organic
"They showed up on time and they were able to remove our Garbage waste."
GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility: Site 1
· 705 Los Esteros Rd
Opens 6 AM · (408) 263-2384
https://www.greenwaste.com/facilities/san-jose-c-and-d-recycling/
"I found this place while I was wondering where to throw away my large trash."
Sims Metal - San Jose, California
1900 Monterey Rd
Opens 7 AM · (408) 494-4200
https://www.simsmm.com/locations/san-jose-california/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gmb&utm_campaign=local-listing-ca-san-jose&utm_content=west
"Great system for recycling metals"
Tri-CED Community Recycling
33377 Western Ave
Opens 9 AM Tue · (510) 471-3850
http://www.tri-ced.com/
"quick and easy recycling Update: they gave me a counterfeit $20 bill."
Newby Island Resource Recovery Park
1601 Dixon Landing Rd
Opens 8 AM · (408) 945-2800
https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/newby-island
"Very helpful people in recycle a truckload of styrofoam!"
O'Neil HVAC Recycling Co Inc
· 925 Commercial St
Opens 7 AM · (408) 441-0723
http://www.oneilrecycling.com/
"I had a very clear conversation with the gentleman who answered the phone."
Alco Iron & Metal Company
1788 Rogers Ave
Opens 7 AM · (408) 436-1107
http://www.alcometals.com/
"Best deal for all metal recycling."
GreenWaste Zanker Landscape Materials
Waste management service · 705 Los Esteros Rd
Opens 6 AM · (408) 586-9292
https://www.greenwaste.com/products/bay-area/
"... rates helpful cashiers helpful guides that let u knw where to drop off"
Household Hazardous Waste
Waste management service 1608 Las Plumas Ave #1604
Opens 7:30 AM Thu · (408) 299-7300
https://hhw.sccgov.org/
"Open on Saturday for free drive-through haz waste drop-off."
Recology Silicon Valley
No reviews
1675 Rogers Ave
Opens 7:30 AM · (408) 588-7200
http://recologysiliconvalley.com/
San Jose Medical Waste Disposal
Waste management service · 980 Fair Ave
Open 24 hours · (669) 201-0990
https://www.biomedicalwastesolutions.com/san-jose-medical-waste-disposal/
"I would definitely recommend them without hesitation."
Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program
Waste management service 1555 Berger Dr #300
Opens 9 AM · (408) 299-7300
http://www.hhw.org/
"Easy, efficient process."
C&D Recycling
No reviews
Recycling center
Pick-n-Pull
Used auto parts store 1065 Commercial St
Source for recycled car & truck parts
Opens 9 AM · (408) 452-1282
https://www.picknpull.com/locations/58/san-jose-north-ca?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GMB-San-Jose-North
"Cheap and easy, that is... If they got what your looking for."
Olyns Cube CRV Recycling ️
· 1747 N First St
Opens 10 AM · (866) 472-6432
https://www.olyns.com/
Rich's Recycle
· 2500 Monterey Rd
Opens 7 AM · (650) 559-4035
https://richstiresrecycling.com/
"Reasonable prices definitely recommend this place for used and new"
Granite rock - San Jose Recycling
100 Granite Rock Way
Opens 7 AM · (408) 574-3000
https://www.graniterock.com/location/san_jose_recycle
"Great company."