City of San Jose - Single Family Curbside Recycling (California Waste Solutions)

1005 Timothy Drive , San Jose, CA, 95133 - View Map
(408) 213-7800 http://SanJoseCS@calwaste.com
Hours Of Operation: Mon-Fri: 8am - 6pm (Customer service)
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MATERIAL	END USE	SERVICE	CUSTOMERS SERVED	OTHER	COMMENTS

Other Materials Accepted

MATERIAL	END USE	SERVICE	CUSTOMERS SERVED	OTHER	COMMENTS
Appliance, Other, Small	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Small appliances, other than microwaves may be placed in recycle cart. May not contain freon.
Automotive, Parts, Oil Filters (Used)	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Use city provided bags; place next to recyclables. Call (408) 213-7800 to request for bags.
Construction, Air Compressor	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Call for details.
Furniture, Bookshelf	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential	Charge	Please call (408) 535-3500 for bulk-item pick-up information.
Furniture, Shelving	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential	Charge	Please call (408) 535-3500 for bulk-item pick-up information.
Glass, Bottles (CRV)	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart.
Glass, Bottles (Non-CRV)	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart.
Hazardous Material, Fluid, Motor Oil	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Use one-gallon container provided by the city; place next to recyclables. Call (408) 213-7800 to request container.
Hazardous Material, Paint, Latex	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Let quarter inch paint residue dry, scrape into garbage, and place empty paint can in recycle bin. Call the Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste program at (408) 299-7300 for filled cans.
Hazardous Material, Paint, Oil	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Let quarter inch paint residue dry, scrape into garbage, and place empty paint can in recycle bin. Call the Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste program at (408) 299-7300 for filled cans.
Hazardous Material, Water Soluble Oils	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Let quarter inch paint residue dry, scrape into garbage, and place empty paint can in recycle bin. Call the Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste program at (408) 299-7300 for filled cans.
Home, Ceiling Fan	Recycle	Large Item Pickup
Home, Children's, Car Seat	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential	Charge	Please call (408) 213-7800 for bulk-item pick-up information.
Metal, Aluminum	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart.
Metal, Cans, Aerosol (Empty)	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Empty cans only. Place in recycle cart.
Metal, Cans, Aluminum (CRV)	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Empty and rinse. Place in recycle cart.
Metal, Cans, Bi-Metal	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Empty and rinse. Place in recycle cart.
Metal, Cans, Spray Paint	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place EMPTY spray paint can in recycling bin. Call the Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste program at (408) 299-7300 for filled cans.
Metal, Cans, Steel/Tin	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		EMPTY and rinse. Place in recycle cart.
Metal, Scrap, Misc Metals	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart.
Metal, Steel, Pots & Pans	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart.
Office Supplies, Filing Supplies	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart; commingle with magazines.
Office Supplies, Folders	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart; commingle with magazines.
Office Supplies, Notebook	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart; commingle with magazines.
Organics, Trees, Whole	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Prunings, grass, and leaves only; no rocks, soil, or fruit.
Organics, Wood, Firewood	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Prunings, grass, and leaves only; no rocks, soil, or fruit.
Organics, Wood, Holiday Trees	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Prunings, grass, and leaves only; no rocks, soil, or fruit.
Organics, Wood, Stumps & Trees	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Prunings, grass, and leaves only; no rocks, soil, or fruit.
Organics, Yard Trimmings	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Prunings, grass, and leaves only; no rocks, soil, or fruit.
Packaging, Aseptic Carton	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Milk cartons and juice boxes accepted; place in recycling cart.
Paper, Amazon Paper Mailers	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential
Paper, Books, Children's	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart; commingle with magazines.
Paper, Books, Children's, Coloring	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart; commingle with magazines.
Paper, Books, Comic Books	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart; commingle with magazines.
Paper, Books, Encyclopedia	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart; commingle with magazines.
Paper, Books, Hardback	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart; commingle with magazines.
Paper, Books, Paperback	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart; commingle with magazines.
Paper, Books, Textbooks	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart; commingle with magazines.
Paper, Boxes, Usable	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Flattened and stack in recycling cart.
Paper, Coated	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper.
Paper, Colored	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper.
Paper, Computer, Usable	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper.
Paper, Computer, Used	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper.
Paper, Confidential	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper. If shredded place in an enclosed plastic bag.
Paper, Corrugated Cardboard	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Flattened and stack in recycling cart.
Paper, Envelopes, Usable	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper.
Paper, Folders, Usable	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper.
Paper, Glossy	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper.
Paper, Greeting Cards	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper.
Paper, Grocery Bags	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper.
Paper, Ice Cream Carton	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Must be clean before placing in recycling bin.
Paper, Magazines	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper.
Paper, Maps	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper.
Paper, Milk Carton	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Must be clean before placing in recycling bin.
Paper, Mixed	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper.
Paper, News	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper.
Paper, Non-Corrugated Cardboard	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Flattened and stack in recycling cart.
Paper, Paperboard	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		No contaminated cardboard. Flatten and place in recycle cart.
Paper, Phone Books	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper.
Paper, Shredded	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in plastic bag and tie. Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper.
Paper, Usable	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper.
Paper, White	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycle cart. No contaminated paper.
Plastic, #1 (PETE), CRV	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place plastic bottles and jugs in recycling cart.
Plastic, #2 (HDPE Colored)	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart.
Plastic, #2 (HDPE Opaque)	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart.
Plastic, #3 (PVC)	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart.
Plastic, #4 (LDPE)	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart.
Plastic, #4 (Polyethylene)	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart.
Plastic, #5 (Polypropylene)	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart.
Plastic, #7 (Other)	Recycle	Pick-up	Residential		Place in recycling cart.