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Recycling centers in San Jose, California

10 facilities with contact info, hours, pricing, and accepted materials. Compare them and find the closest drop-off.

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ASC Recycling

1970 Monterey Rd San Jose CA 95112 USA

ASC Recycling is a San Jose drop-off recycling center at 1970 Monterey Road, open weekdays 9 AM to 4 PM and Saturdays 8 AM to noon. The facility accepts common household recyclables including cardboard, glass, plastics, electronics, and appliances.

drop-off recyclingcardboardglasselectronicsappliances
(408) 280-1888Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

Services: Drop-off recycling · Household recycling

Accepts: Cardboard, Glass, Plastics #1 and #2, Electronics, Appliances

What are ASC Recycling's hours?

Monday through Friday 9 AM to 4 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 12 PM.

How can I contact ASC Recycling?

Call the office at (408) 280-1888 or the cell line at (408) 460-4633.

ATT Recycle, Inc DBA Leo Recycle

215 Leo Ave San Jose CA 95112 USA

Leo Recycle is a certified local disposal site in San Jose that serves residential remodeling, contractors, and commercial customers. They pride themselves on prioritizing people over profits, being a family-owned business that values customer loyalty. Leo Recycle accepts a variety of materials including appliances, cardboard, clean wood, concrete, dirt, drywall, mattresses, mixed construction debris, mixed inert, roofing, woodchips, and yard waste. Their process involves driving up to the gate, getting weighed, dumping materials in the warehouse, re-weighing, calculating tonnage, paying the invoice, and leaving. Operating Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, and Sunday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Leo Recycle is located at 215 Leo Avenue, San Jose, CA 95112.

AppliancesCardboardClean woodConcreteDirtDrywall+6 more
(408) 780-5557Mon–Fri 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Sun 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

M Lopez Recycling Inc

4148 Monterey Rd San Jose CA 95111 USA

Located in San Jose, California, M Lopez Recycling Inc is a recycling drop-off center at 4148 Monterey Road.

AluminumGlassPlasticBi-metalPer-container refundPayment options+5 more
(510) 650-6158Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 12:00 – 4:30 PM · Sun Closed

Radius Recycling - San Jose

11665 Berryessa Rd San Jose CA 95133 USA

Radius Recycling San Jose buys ferrous and nonferrous scrap including steel, aluminum, copper, brass, heavy iron, and light iron from its Berryessa Road yard in Santa Clara County. The facility serves the general public, contractors, metal dealers, and industrial customers with bin services and junk car recycling options. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

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(408) 452-0777Mon–Fri 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM · Sat 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM · Sun Closed

Services: Scrap metal buying · Junk car recycling · Roll-off bin service · Construction and demolition scrap · Industrial metal recycling

Accepts: Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Heavy iron, Light iron, Junk cars

Where is Radius Recycling in San Jose?

The yard is at 11665 Berryessa Road, San Jose, CA 95133.

Does Radius Recycling San Jose buy junk cars?

Yes. They offer options to sell cars for parts or recycle them responsibly.

Ranch Town Recycling Center Inc.

775 Lincoln Ave San Jose CA 95126 USA

Ranch Town Metal Recycling on Lincoln Avenue in San Jose runs a non-ferrous buyback center open six days a week. The family-owned yard purchases copper pipe and wire, brass, radiators, lead, tubing, and e-waste from residents, schools, and businesses across the South Bay. California CRV redemption is also available for qualifying beverage containers.

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(408) 292-3333

Services: Non-ferrous scrap metal buyback · E-waste drop-off · California CRV beverage container redemption · Commercial scrap drop-off

Accepts: Copper pipe, Insulated copper wire (including Cat 5/6), Bare bright copper, Brass, Radiators, Tubing, Lead, E-waste

What ID is required to sell copper in California?

Valid government-issued ID. Recyclers record transaction details under state law; some copper sales may require photos, a thumbprint, or a short payment hold.

Do I need to strip copper wire before selling?

No. The facility handles insulated wire processing and sorting.

Recycling trash center

675 Los Esteros Rd San Jose CA 95134 USA

CardboardGlassPlastics #1&2ElectronicsAppliancesDrop-off+3 more

SAN JOSE METALS RECYCLING

1032 N 10th St San Jose CA 95112 USA

San Jose Metals, Inc. is a private, independently run family business serving San Jose and the Greater Bay Area for 30 years. They pride themselves on organization, cleanliness, and accuracy, offering scrap recycling services for nonferrous, ferrous metals, car batteries, and all CA CRV beverage containers. Operating from 7 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday, they are the only scrap recycling facility open 60 hours a week in Northern California. Customers must separate materials before arrival for quick processing and payment. Identification is required for selling scrap metal or over 100 CA CRV beverage containers. San Jose Metals does not require glass separation by color, and they have limits on the amounts of aluminum cans, plastics, and glass they can purchase. They accept various nonferrous metals like copper, brass, aluminum, and stainless steel but do not take cardboard, TVs, appliances, or catalytic converters. For more information or estimates, visitors can contact them directly.

Nonferrous Metals (Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Stainless Steel)Ferrous MetalsCar BatteriesCA CRV Beverage ContainersAluminum Cans (with limits)Plastics (with limits)+5 more
(408) 293-4032Mon–Sat 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

Story Road Recycling LLC

1303 Story Rd San Jose CA 95122 USA

State-certified CRV redemption center at 1303 Story Rd in San Jose. Redeems California Redemption Value on eligible aluminum, plastic, glass, and bi-metal beverage containers. CRV is 5 cents per container under 24 ounces and 10 cents for containers 24 ounces or larger.

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(408) 806-3881

Services: CRV bottle and can redemption · Redemption by weight · Redemption by count (up to 50 containers)

Accepts: CRV aluminum cans, CRV plastic bottles, CRV glass bottles, CRV bi-metal containers

What are the hours at Story Road Recycling?

Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday 7:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Do I need ID to redeem CRV containers?

Bring ID for redemption amounts over $100.

U-Recycle

1726 Smith Ave San Jose CA 95112 USA

U-RECYCLE is a family-owned and operated metal and electronic waste recycling center located in San Jose, California. They offer a range of services including metal recycling for businesses, scrap metal pickup, environmentally conscious e-waste disposal, used auto parts sales, car dismantling services, and local tow services within a 15-mile radius. The center accepts various materials such as radiators, rims, motors, aluminum parts, copper pipes, e-waste items like computers and cell phones, and more. They aim to recycle, reuse, and repurpose all items received, with a focus on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. U-RECYCLE has been serving California residents and businesses for nearly 10 years, providing fast and efficient services to help customers live sustainably and maximize their profits through recycling.

Metal RecyclingScrap Metal PickupE-Waste DisposalUsed Auto Parts SalesCar Dismantling ServicesLocal Tow Services+7 more
(408) 326-2754Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Sun Closed

Valley Services / Valley Recycling

1611 S 7th St San Jose CA 95112 USA

Disposal Rentals Solutions Simplified is a trusted waste sanitation partner in the Bay Area, serving over 2,500,000 customers with fast and reliable solutions for over 40 years. They offer hassle-free services for waste disposal, roll-off containers, portable toilets, temporary fencing, and other essential site rentals like holding tanks, sinks, and tow units, catering to both residential and commercial projects of all sizes. With a focus on keeping projects moving, they ensure punctual deliveries within 24-48 hours and provide flexible, cost-effective solutions without compromising quality. Their expertise and positive attitude reflect in their commitment to customer satisfaction, offering tailored waste solutions to meet every project's needs. Visitors can easily request a quote through their website or by phone, emphasizing their dedication to providing excellent service every step of the way.

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(408) 297-5404Mon–Sat 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Materials Accepted in San Jose

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in San Jose include Appliances, Cardboard, Glass, Transfer Station, drop-off recycling. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in San Jose, California

San Jose runs one of the largest curbside recycling programs in California, serving over 200,000 single-family homes through two contracted haulers. The city sorts organics out of regular garbage at a materials recovery facility instead of issuing residents a separate food-scraps cart, which is a different setup than most Bay Area cities. Yard trimmings can go loose in the street at no charge or into an optional cart for a monthly fee. San Jose's Environmental Services Department also runs a free curbside Junk Pickup program and a permanent household hazardous waste facility at the Environmental Innovation Center.

Frequently Asked Questions

What goes in the recycling cart in San Jose?

San Jose's blue recycling cart takes paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and containers, metal cans, and glass bottles and jars, all mixed together in one cart since the city uses single-stream recycling. Glass is accepted curbside here, it does not need to be separated out. Everything is sorted afterward at a materials recovery facility. Plastic bags, foam containers, and food-soiled paper are not accepted in this cart and cause real problems for the sorting equipment.

Does San Jose have a separate food scraps or green cart?

No, and this is unusual for California. Unlike most cities meeting SB 1383 organics rules with a dedicated green cart, San Jose asks residents to put food scraps and food-soiled paper (napkins, pizza boxes, coffee filters) in the regular garbage cart, not in yard trimmings. The garbage is later sorted at the GreenWaste materials recovery facility, where organics are pulled out and sent to a composting facility. Yard trimmings stay a separate stream and should never be mixed with food waste.

How does yard trimmings collection work in San Jose?

Residents can set yard trimmings loose in the street at no extra charge, in piles no larger than 5 feet by 5 feet, or subscribe to an optional yard trimmings cart for a monthly fee through GreenWaste Recovery. Collection happens weekly on the same day as garbage and recycling pickup, and material goes to a composting facility.

Where can I take household hazardous waste and electronics in San Jose?

San Jose has a permanent free household hazardous waste (HHW) facility at the Environmental Innovation Center, run through the Santa Clara County HHW Program; appointments are booked at hhw.sccgov.org or by calling (408) 299-7300. E-waste like TVs, computers, and phones cannot legally go in the garbage or recycling cart. It can be dropped at a take-back location found through RecycleStuff.org or picked up for free through the city's Junk Pickup program.

How do I get rid of large items like furniture or appliances in San Jose?

San Jose residents, owners and renters alike, get free curbside Junk Pickup for up to 12 items per appointment, covering things like mattresses, sofas, refrigerators, and tires. Appointments are scheduled through San Jose 311 (311.SanJoseCA.gov, the 311 app, or 408-535-3500), and items are set out on the curb up to 24 hours before the scheduled date, the same way carts go out.

San Jose Recycling Tips

  • •Rinse glass, plastic, and metal containers before putting them in the recycling cart; food and liquid residue is one of the main contamination problems the city has flagged in its recycling studies.
  • •Never bag your food scraps separately for the yard trimmings pile. San Jose sorts food waste out of regular garbage at the MRF, and mixing it into yard trimmings attracts rodents and contaminates the compost stream.
  • •Keep plastic bags, film, and foam out of the recycling cart. Take clean plastic bags to a store drop-off location instead; they jam the sorting equipment at the recycling facility.
  • •Order free oil jugs and filter bags from your recycling collection company for used motor oil, then set them on the curb next to your cart. Do not mix in antifreeze or other automotive fluids, those need a county HHW appointment.
  • •Schedule Junk Pickup and HHW appointments a few days ahead of when you need them; both are free but require booking through San Jose 311 or the county HHW site rather than just setting items on the curb unannounced.

Recycling Centers Near San Jose

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

Danny's Recycling Inc
Santa Clara, CA · 5 mi
Olyns Cube CRV Recycling ️
Milpitas, CA · 7 mi
SMaRT Station
Sunnyvale, CA · 9 mi
Recology Mountain View
Mountain View, CA · 12 mi
Jado Recycling
Fremont, CA · 16 mi
Ben Lomond Transfer Station
Ben Lomond, CA · 20 mi

Recycling Centers in Nearby Cities

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