Dumps NearbyDumps & landfills in Santa Clara County, CA
In Santa Clara County, CA you can take waste to 42 sites we know of (6 landfills, 30 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 4 hazardous waste drop-offs). The largest city in the county is San Jose. For 6 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (6)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (30)Household hazardous waste (4)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (2)
County rules
- Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program is free for County residents and requires an appointment; the drop-off address is given when you book. Phone (408) 299-7300. Permanent sites are in San Jose and San Martin on Thursday to Saturday dates in the posted schedule, with temporary sites in other cities. Source
- HHW program accepts paint, pesticides, batteries, solvents, e-waste, fluorescent lamps, propane, small oxygen tanks, smoke detectors and sharps. Source
Upcoming collection days
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026: HHW temporary drop-off site (Santa Clara), appointment required, Santa Clara; address provided after booking Source
Landfills in Santa Clara County
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Household trash, car/SUV/pickup (VEH): $129.00 per ton, $92.00 minimum per loadHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronics
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4 pm … Trash (public): $68 per yard, 1-yard minimumHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronicsTires
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 6 am to 4:45 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsTires
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 6 am to 5:45 pm … Trash: $46 per cubic yard or $135 per tonHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronics
- Kirby Canyon Recycl.& Disp. Facility Landfill
- Mission Trail Transfer Station Landfill
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Santa Clara County
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushAppliances
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 8 am to 5 pm Uncovered open load: $15 (tarp issued)Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- ALCO Iron & Metal Recycling center
- AMD Recycling Incorporated Recycling centerHours: Mon to Sat 9 am to 4:30 pm
- Auction BDI Recycling center
- Bay Area Scavenger and Recycling Transfer stationHours: Mon to Fri 7 am to 3:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- California Waste Solutions, INC. (Cws) Transfer station
- Charity Thrift Store Recycling center
- Danny Recycling Center Recycling center
- Garden City Sanitation & Milpitas Sanitation Recycling center
- Graniterock Recycle Facility Recycling center
- Green World Recycle, INC. Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsElectronicsScrap metal
- Greenwaste Recovery Facility Transfer station
- Household Hazardous Waste Facility Recycling center
- Leghorn Electronic & Free TV Recycle Center Recycling center
- Mountain View Recycling Center Recycling centerHours: Mon to Fri 8 am to 4 pm …Household hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Olyns Recycling Center Recycling centerHours: Open 24/7
- Pacific Coast Recycling Transfer station
- Peninsula Sanitary Services Direct Tf Transfer station
- Premier Recycle Transfer station
- Prism Electronics Asset Recovery Recycling center
- Ranch Town Recycling Center Recycling centerHours: Mon to Fri 8:15 am to 6:15 pm, Sat to Su8:15 am to 5:45 pm
- Recology Pacheco Pass Wood Processing Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brush
- Rogers Avenue Transfer Station Transfer station
- Safety Kleen Systems Recycling center
- San Jose Metals Recycling center
- Schnitzer San Jose Recycling center
- Story Road Recycling Recycling center
- Valley Recycling Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisScrap metal
- Z - Best Composting Facility Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
Household hazardous waste in Santa Clara County
- Clearwater Environmental Management Hazardous waste drop-off
- ECS Refining Hazardous waste drop-off
- Metech Recycling INC. Hazardous waste drop-offHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Noranda Recycling INC Hazardous waste drop-off
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Santa Clara County
- Best Look Global Ltd. - CA Scrap metal yard
- Sims Metal - San Jose Scrap metal yard
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Santa Clara County?
Guadalupe Sanitary Landfill (San Jose), Newby Island Sanitary Landfill (San Jose), Recology San Martin Transfer Station (San Martin) and Sunnyvale MRF & Transfer Station (Sunnyvale) and 15 more take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in Santa Clara County?
We list 6 active landfills in Santa Clara County: Guadalupe Sanitary Landfill, Newby Island Sanitary Landfill, Zanker Material Processing Facility, Zanker Road Resource Recovery Operation and Kirby Canyon Recycl.& Disp. Facility.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Santa Clara County?
Household hazardous waste goes to Sunnyvale MRF & Transfer Station, Clearwater Environmental Management and ECS Refining.
How much does the dump cost in Santa Clara County?
Guadalupe Sanitary Landfill: household trash, car/suv/pickup (veh) $129.00 per ton, $92.00 minimum per load; Newby Island Sanitary Landfill: trash (public) $68 per yard, 1-yard minimum; Sunnyvale MRF & Transfer Station: uncovered open load $15 (tarp issued). Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.
Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Santa Clara County?
Sunnyvale MRF & Transfer Station is for residents only. Proof needed: Valid driver's license showing proof of residency (or business license).
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Santa Clara County?
See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Santa Clara County below.
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