Waste Disposal in Santa Clara County, CA

20 facilities across 8 cities: landfills, transfer stations, recycling centers, and more.

4.3

Danny's Recycling Inc

Santa Clara, CA · 295 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

4.2

SMaRT Station

Sunnyvale, CA · 230 reviews

LandfillRecycling centerBottle & can redemption center

4.5

Leo Recycle

San Jose, CA · 138 reviews

LandfillGarbage dumpGarbage collection service

4.2

Valley Recycling

San Jose, CA · 98 reviews

Transfer StationWaste transfer stationDumpster rental service

3.7

Recology Mountain View

Mountain View, CA · 97 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

3.4

GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility: Site 2

San Jose, CA · 82 reviews

LandfillWaste management serviceGarbage dump

2.7

Republic Services Newby Island Landfill

Milpitas, CA · 65 reviews

LandfillWaste management serviceConsultant

4.7

Green Ewaste Recycling Center

Milpitas, CA · 60 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerWaste management service

3.5

WM - Guadalupe Rubbish Disposal Facility

San Jose, CA · 55 reviews

LandfillGarbage dumpDebris removal service

4.4

A&J Electronics Recycling E-Waste

San Jose, CA · 41 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

4.0

Pacific Coast Recycling

Gilroy, CA · 34 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerTrucking company

4.9

Household Hazardous Waste

San Jose, CA · 31 reviews

Hazardous Waste DisposalWaste management service

3.7

Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program

San Jose, CA · 22 reviews

Hazardous Waste DisposalCounty government officeEnvironmental protection organization

5.0

DMD Systems Recovery

Palo Alto, CA · 19 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerElectronics wholesaler

2.6

Recology San Benito County

Gilroy, CA · 17 reviews

LandfillGarbage collection serviceAsbestos testing service

4.4

GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility: Site 1

San Jose, CA · 10 reviews

Recycling CenterWaste management serviceRecycling center

3.1

Stanford Recycling Drop Off Center

Stanford, CA · 8 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

5.0

Hazardous Waste Disposal

San Jose, CA · 1 reviews

Hazardous Waste DisposalEnvironmental consultant

Santa Clara County Solid Waste

San Jose, CA

Waste FacilityCounty government office

Republic Services Newby Island Recyclery

Milpitas, CA

LandfillRecycling centerConsultant

About Waste Disposal in Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County in California has 20 listed waste disposal facilities spread across 8 cities. Listings include hours, contact info, and ratings so you can pick a site before you load up. The highest rated is Danny's Recycling Inc in Santa Clara, rated 4.3 stars from 295 reviews.

County facilities are where residency rules show up most: many Santa Clara County sites offer free or discounted dumping for residents and turn away or surcharge everyone else. Bring ID, call ahead for current fees, and keep hazardous materials separate. Paint, chemicals, and batteries usually need a dedicated hazardous waste drop-off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I dump trash in Santa Clara County, California?

There are 20 waste disposal facilities across 8 cities in Santa Clara County, California, including landfills, transfer stations, and recycling centers.

Do I have to be a Santa Clara County resident to use the dump?

It depends on the facility. County-run sites often serve residents only, or charge non-residents a higher rate, and may ask for ID or a utility bill as proof of residency. Private facilities usually take anyone willing to pay the gate fee. Check the listing or call ahead.

What is the best-rated facility in Santa Clara County?

The top facility in Santa Clara County is Danny's Recycling Inc in Santa Clara with a 4.3-star rating from 295 Google reviews.

Cities in Santa Clara County

Gilroy2 facilities Milpitas3 facilities Mountain View1 facility Palo Alto1 facility San Jose10 facilities Santa Clara1 facility Stanford1 facility Sunnyvale1 facility

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