Unincorporated Santa Clara County Garbage Collection Service
All garbage and recycling containers need to be placed at the curb or roadside the night before your service day or by 6:00 a.m. on your service day. Remember that collection times may vary.
Not much is left over after you use your recycling bins and vouchers.
The following is a list of items that do not belong in your garbage cart:
- Recyclable items such as bottles, cans, paper or cardboard.
- Yard waste such as leaves, grass, and pruning clippings.
- Undamaged, re-useable items that can be donated to charity.
- Oil drums, fiberboard barrels, dead animals, or household hazardous waste.
- Fluorescent light bulbs or tubes. Contact customer service to find out how to dispose of fluorescent bulbs.
- Electronic waste such as televisions, cell phones and computer monitors. Contact customer service to find out how to recycle or safely dispose of these materials.
- Propane tanks Contact customer service to find out how to safely dispose of propane tanks.
- Rock, concrete, brick, sheet rock, stucco and other construction materials. The most convenient option for disposal of construction material is South Valley Disposal & Recycling, Inc.'s Debris Box Service. We will drop off a debris box in a designated location and pick it up when it is full. Construction material may also be discarded at the San Martin Transfer Station.
Additional Service Information
Cart Information
South Valley Disposal & Recycling, Inc. provides the garbage cart for your use. There are three choices of cart sizes: 32 gallons, 64 gallons, or 96 gallons. If your current cart does not meet your needs, you may request a different sized cart. A new service level rate will be applied to your bill when you request a different sized cart. Contact customer service for more information.
Extra Garbage
If you need to dispose of extra garbage, please contact customer service one day in advance and we will arrange for the driver to remove your extra garbage for an additional fee. You may place extra garbage out in 32-gallon garbage bags or 32-gallon cans. There is a 50-pound weight limit for extra garbage cans or bags.