Unincorporated Santa Clara County Recycling & Garbage Program Overview

Recycling LogoRecycling is more important than ever before to citizens in Unincorporated Santa Clara County. There is a pressing need to preserve our environment, save natural resources and reduce the amount of garbage going to landfills.

South Valley Disposal & Recycling, Inc. is proud to be your recycling and garbage collector in Unincorporated Santa Clara County. Whether it is the driver that picks up your garbage or the customer service representative that answers your question, our goal is to provide our customers with the best service possible.


South Valley Disposal & Recycling, Inc. provides recycling and garbage collection services to the citizens and businesses of Unincorporated Santa Clara County.

Collection Information


Collection Truck Service Schedule
All recycling and garbage 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.

Garbage
Your garbage is collected on a weekly basis.

Recycling
Your recycling bins are emptied on a bi-weekly basis on your regular collection day. When you begin collection service, you will receive a calendar that informs you which week your recycling is picked up, A or B week.

Special Voucher Program


Yard Waste - Garden WeedsYard Waste Vouchers
Each year you will receive twelve yard waste vouchers. These vouchers allow you to drop yard waste off at the San Martin Transfer Station. Please read the County Voucher Program page for important information about how to use the vouchers.

Clean Up/Recycle Voucher
Each December you will receive one Clean-Up voucher. This voucher allows you to bring additional trash and bulky items to the San Martin Transfer Station. Please read the County Voucher Program page for important information about how to use the vouchers.

Billing Information

  • Garbage services are billed quarterly. Payment in full is due by the end of the billing period.
  • If you choose to mail a payment in monthly, please include your account number on your check.
  • The past due date for your statement will be shown on the bottom of the statement.
  • Save time and resources! We have an online electronic bill payment service available.
  • Garbage service may be stopped if the account is delinquent.
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