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Santa Clara residents have access to several specialized recycle center hubs, including a major transfer station and a robust regional hazardous waste program.
1. Top Buyback & Redemption Centers
1. Top Buyback & Redemption Centers
If you are looking for cash for CRV (California Refund Value) glass, plastic, or aluminum, these are the most reliable local spots:
Danny Recycling, Inc. 1745 Walsh Ave M–F: 7 AM – 4 PM; Sat: 7 AM – 2:30 PM Highly rated local hub for CRV and scrap metal.
SMaRT Station 301 Carl Rd, Sunnyvale Daily: 8 AM – 5 PM
Service hub for Santa Clara residents; appointments recommended for buyback.
Ranch Town Recycling 775 Lincoln Ave, San Jose M–F: 8 AM – 5 PM; Sat: 8 AM – 4 PM Large facility near the border; buys appliances and scrap metal.
Self-Service: You can find Olyns RVMs (Reverse Vending Machines) inside local Safeway stores (e.g., 150 E. El Camino Real) for quick, bottle-by-bottle redemption.
2. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
2. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Santa Clara residents are served by the Santa Clara County HHW Program.. You cannot drop off these items at the city yard without an appointment.
Permanent Facility: Located in San Jose (Address provided upon appointment).
How to Schedule: Visit HHW.org or call (408) 299-7300.
Accepted: Paint, chemicals, pesticides, batteries, and fluorescent tubes.
Curbside Bonus: You can place used motor oil (in 1-gal sealed jugs) and dry cell batteries (in a zip-lock bag on top of your bin) out for curbside pickup on your regular day.
3. E-Waste (Electronics)
3. E-Waste (Electronics)
Environmental Day: The City of Santa Clara hosts specific "Environmental Days" at Recology Southbay (1675 Rogers Ave, San Jose) for free e-waste drop-off and shredding.
SMaRT Station: Also accepts computers, monitors, and small appliances daily (limit 4 large items).
Best Buy & Staples: Located in Santa Clara, these stores accept most office tech and cables for free recycling.
4. Curbside Services (Mission Trail Waste Systems)
4. Curbside Services (Mission Trail Waste Systems)
For standard residential collection, Santa Clara uses Mission Trail Waste Systems.
Blue Bin (Recycling): Place items loose. Accepts plastic #1–#7, clean paper/cardboard, and metal cans.
Annual Cleanup Campaign: Every Spring, the city runs a massive curbside cleanup where you can set out bulky items like furniture and appliances.
On-Call Bulky Pickup: If you miss the annual event, you can schedule a private on-call pickup for a fee ($171.45–$189.01) by calling (408) 727-5365.
5. Free Disposal Days
5. Free Disposal Days
Santa Clara residents are eligible for two free drop-off events per year at the Mission Trail Transfer Station (1313 Memorex Dr).12
Green Ewaste Recycling Center
Recycling center 1664 Watson Court
(408) 287-3292
Danny's Recycling Inc
Recycling center 1745 Walsh Ave
(408) 492-9033
http://www.dannyrecyclinginc.com/
SMaRT Station
Recycling center 301 Carl Rd
(408) 752-8530
https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/homes-streets-and-property/recycling-and-garbage/smart-station-recycling-center
Ranch Town Recycling Center Inc.
Recycling center 775 Lincoln Ave
(408) 292-3333
http://www.ranchtownrecycling.com/
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/
Olyns Cube CRV Recycling ️
Recycling center 3970 Rivermark Plaza
(866) 472-6432
http://www.olyns.com/
Recycling trash center
Recycling center · 675 Los Esteros Rd
Republic Services Newby Island Landfill
Waste management service 1601 Dixon Landing Rd
(408) 262-1401
https://www.republicservices.com/customer-support/facilities?utm_medium=reputation&utm_source=rslistings
GreenWaste of Palo Alto
Waste management service 2765 Lafayette St
(650) 493-4894
https://www.greenwaste.com/palo-alto/
Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling
Garbage collection service 3355 Thomas Rd
(408) 565-9900
http://sswr.com/contact.html
Mission Trail Waste Systems
Waste management service 1313 Memorex Dr
(408) 727-5365
https://missiontrail.com/
FoamRecycle LLC
Recycling center 1248 Birchwood Dr
(408) 827-8519
http://www.foamrecycle.org/
Recology South Bay
Garbage collection service 1675 Rogers Ave
(408) 588-7200
http://recology.com/
Radius Recycling
Recycling center 11665 Berryessa Rd
(408) 452-0777
https://www.radiusrecycling.com/locations/144
GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility: Site 1
Waste management service 705 Los Esteros Rd
(408) 263-2384
https://www.greenwaste.com/facilities/san-jose-c-and-d-recycling/
GreenWaste Recovery Corporate
Garbage collection service 2540 N First St #300
(408) 283-4800
https://www.greenwaste.com/
Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program
County government office 1555 Berger Dr #300
(408) 299-7300
http://www.hhw.org/
GREENTEAM
Waste management service 1333 Oakland Rd
(408) 283-8500
https://www.greenteam.com/
Goodwill of Silicon Valley
Thrift store 2800 El Camino Real
(408) 247-2800
https://www.goodwillsv.org/
J & B Enterprises
Metallurgy company 1650 Russell Ave
(408) 988-7900
http://www.jandb.com/
Foothill Disposal Inc
Garbage collection service 650 Martin Ave
(408) 588-1298
Foothill Disposal Inc
Garbage collection service 650 Martin Ave
(408) 588-1298
E Waste & Solar Recycling Center
Recycling center 30311 Whipple Rd
(510) 468-2642
http://www.recycle1234.com/
Newby Island Resource Recovery Park
Recycling center 1601 Dixon Landing Rd
(408) 945-2800
https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/newby-island
WM - Guadalupe Rubbish Disposal Facility
Garbage dump 15999 Guadalupe Mines Rd
(866) 676-7150
https://www.wm.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=S06036
Tech Recycling
Computer service 316 Mathew St
https://techrecycling.com/
Olyns Recycling CRV Kiosk
Recycling center 20620 Homestead Rd
https://www.olyns.com/general-landing-page
Asset Logic
Recycling center 316 Mathew St
http://assetlogic.com/
Olyns Recycling Kiosk
Recycling center · 2760 Homestead Rd
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