LandfillVerified October 2026

Guadalupe Sanitary Landfill

Guadalupe Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in San Jose, CA, in Santa Clara County. It is privately operated. Private landfills generally accept loads from the public for a gate fee, but rules differ, so call before you go. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, appliances and mattresses. Santa Clara County has 42 sites in our directory, including this one. In 2022 it accepted roughly 339,926 tons, according to EPA data.

Address	15999 Guadalupe Mines Road, San Jose, CA 95120 Directions
County	Santa Clara County, CA
Phone	(408) 268-1670
Website	wm.com
Hours	Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Closed Sunday. Hydraulic-tip vehicles from 6:30 am Mon-Fri with pre-approval.
Fees	Household trash, car/SUV/pickup (VEH) $129.00 per ton, $92.00 minimum per load Household trash (MSW) $129.00 per ton, $124.00 minimum per load Construction and demolition $168.00 per ton Clean wood / greenwaste $110.00 per ton Clean concrete $56.00 per ton Passenger car tire $61.00 Mattress or box spring $100.00 Stuffed furniture $49.00 Appliance without Freon $52.00 Appliance with Freon $73.00 Carpet or padding over 12" by 6' $52.00 Unsecured load (no tarp) $34.00 Safety vest $5.00 E-waste (no broken screens) $0.00, log required Public gate rates effective July 21, 2025; energy surcharge and 18.9% wastewater management fee apply per load (listed rates are an all-in estimate)
Access	Private operator; paying customers are generally welcome
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Electronics, Tires, Appliances, Mattresses
Not accepted	hazardous waste, liquids
Load cover	Loads must be covered or tied down
Payment	card
Operator	WM (privately owned)
Opened	1929

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: wm.com. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Santa Clara County

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

Before you go

Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
Confirm that they accept loads from the public before loading up.
Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.

Other landfills nearby

Mission Trail Transfer Station Landfill

1060 Richard Avenue, Santa Clara · 11 mi · (408) 727-5365
Kirby Canyon Recycl.& Disp. Facility Landfill

910 Coyote Creek Golf Drive, San Jose · 13 mi
Newby Island Sanitary Landfill Landfill Verified

1601 Dixon Landing Road, Milpitas · 17 mi · (408) 432-1234

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4 pm … Trash (public): $68 per yard, 1-yard minimum

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronicsTires
City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility Landfill

605 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz · 20 mi
Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility Landfill Verified

605 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz · 20 mi · (831) 420-6108

Hours: Mon-Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

ECS Refining Hazardous waste drop-off

705 Reed St, Santa Clara · 10 mi · (408) 988-4386
Clearwater Environmental Management Hazardous waste drop-off

5002 Archer St, San Jose · 15 mi · (800) 499-3676

More in Santa Clara County

All 42 drop-off sites in Santa Clara County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California

Frequently asked questions

Where is Guadalupe Sanitary Landfill?

15999 Guadalupe Mines Road, San Jose, CA 95120. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.

What can I drop off at Guadalupe Sanitary Landfill?

Guadalupe Sanitary Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: hazardous waste and liquids.

Is Guadalupe Sanitary Landfill open to the public?

Private operator; paying customers are generally welcome. Call if you are hauling for a business.

How much does it cost to dump at Guadalupe Sanitary Landfill?

Household trash, car/SUV/pickup (VEH): $129.00 per ton, $92.00 minimum per load; Household trash (MSW): $129.00 per ton, $124.00 minimum per load; Construction and demolition: $168.00 per ton; Clean wood / greenwaste: $110.00 per ton. Public gate rates effective July 21, 2025; energy surcharge and 18.9% wastewater management fee apply per load (listed rates are an all-in estimate). Source checked October 2026.

When is Guadalupe Sanitary Landfill open?

Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm. Closed Sunday. Hydraulic-tip vehicles from 6:30 am Mon-Fri with pre-approval..

What other landfills are near Guadalupe Sanitary Landfill?

Mission Trail Transfer Station in Santa Clara (11 mi), Kirby Canyon Recycl.& Disp. Facility in San Jose (13 mi) and Newby Island Sanitary Landfill in Milpitas (17 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near San Jose?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is ECS Refining, about 10 miles away.

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