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San Jose, CA bulk trash pickup

City of San Jose Environmental Services

Who
Owners and renters in single-family homes and multi-family complexes. All items must come from your residence; multi-family residents check with their property manager for where to place items.
How
Pickup on request. Junk Pickup is by appointment on the same day as your regular recycling and garbage collection. A confirmation email with your date arrives within two business days. Request an appointment at 311.SanJoseCA.gov, the San Jose 311 app, by dialing 3-1-1, or by calling (408) 535-3500.

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Cost
No cost.
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What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Accepted

Mattress

Accepted

California law also requires retailers delivering a new mattress to offer to take the old one back at no added cost.

Appliance

Call to confirm

Fridge or freezer

Call to confirm

Electronics

Call to confirm

Tire

Accepted

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Call to confirm

Household hazardous waste

Call to confirm

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

Up to 12 items per request.

Set-out rules

Set items out up to 24 hours before your appointment on the street next to the curb, not in a red zone, blocking a hydrant or next to a parked car. Early or improper set out may mean no pickup or a citation.

Other options

Self-haul to a landfill, drop off at a location listed on RecycleStuff.org, or hire an authorized hauler.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in San Jose?

Owners and renters in single-family homes and multi-family complexes. All items must come from your residence; multi-family residents check with their property manager for where to place items.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in San Jose?

Junk Pickup is by appointment on the same day as your regular recycling and garbage collection. A confirmation email with your date arrives within two business days. Request an appointment at 311.SanJoseCA.gov, the San Jose 311 app, by dialing 3-1-1, or by calling (408) 535-3500.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in San Jose?

No cost.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in San Jose?

Up to 12 items per request.

Sources

Last verified: Sep 19, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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