Transfer stationVerified October 2026

Sunnyvale MRF & Transfer Station

Sunnyvale MRF & Transfer Station is a transfer station in Santa Clara County, CA, listed under Sunnyvale. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Santa Clara County has 42 sites in our directory, including this one.

Address	301 Carl Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Directions
County	Santa Clara County, CA
Phone	(408) 752-8530
Website	sunnyvale.ca.gov
Hours	Mon-Sun: 8 am to 5 pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
Fees	Uncovered open load $15 (tarp issued) Garbage and self-haul are charged by material per cubic yard or per large item; rate list is on the city site (not captured).
Who can use it	Residents only. Proof: Valid driver's license showing proof of residency (or business license)
Access	Public site, typically meant for residents
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, paint, batteries, motor oil
Not accepted	hazardous waste, liquids, treated wood
Load cover	Loads must be covered or tied down

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: sunnyvale.ca.gov. 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

Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.

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Zanker Material Processing Facility (GreenWaste, Site 2) Transfer station Verified

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sunnyvale MRF & Transfer Station?

301 Carl Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.

What can I drop off at Sunnyvale MRF & Transfer Station?

Sunnyvale MRF & Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: hazardous waste, liquids and treated wood.

Can non-residents use Sunnyvale MRF & Transfer Station?

No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Valid driver's license showing proof of residency (or business license).

How much does it cost to dump at Sunnyvale MRF & Transfer Station?

Uncovered open load: $15 (tarp issued). Garbage and self-haul are charged by material per cubic yard or per large item; rate list is on the city site (not captured).. Source checked October 2026.

When is Sunnyvale MRF & Transfer Station open?

Mon-Sun: 8 am to 5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

What other transfer stations are near Sunnyvale MRF & Transfer Station?

Zanker Road Resource Recovery (GreenWaste, Site 1) in San Jose (3.1 mi), Zanker Material Processing Facility (GreenWaste, Site 2) in San Jose (3.5 mi) and Tri - Cities Recycling. and Disp. Cd Chip/Grind in Fremont (5.2 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Sunnyvale?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Clearwater Environmental Management, about 2.2 miles away.

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