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Garbage Rates

Garbage service is mandatory. Rates for common Recycle Plus services for single-family residents are shown below. Your fee pays for monthly street sweeping service and weekly garbage, recycling, and yard trimmings collection.

The rate you pay is based on the size of your garbage cart. Recycling is unlimited at no additional charge. By recycling as much as you can, you will be able to use the smaller garbage cart sizes, which cost less. Visit the Residential Recycling Guide to find out what items are recyclable.

On-premise collection is provided to owners who decide they would like to pay more and receive on-premises service where the driver goes on premise, empties carts and returns them to their original location. No renewal is needed, but notification is required to discontinue this special rate. Sign Up Form for On-Premise Collection (PDF, 46 KB)

If you occasionally have more garbage than will fit in your garbage cart, keep some Extra Garbage Stickers on hand. Put your extra garbage in a 32-gallon trash bag, label it with an Extra Garbage Sticker, and place it on the curb next to your garbage cart on your collection day. You may buy Extra Garbage Stickers for $6.25 at all libraries, Save Mart, Lucky, and Safeway stores in San José. If you frequently have extra garbage, you may need to move to the next larger cart size.

For multi-family complexes, please see the Guide for Multi-family Property Managers & Owners (PDF format, 1 MB). For more information on recycling at apartments and condominiums, see Setouts & Schedules: Apartments & Condos.

Collection Service Monthly Rate *
(Effective July 1, 2007)
Garbage
20-gallon cart $24.30
32-gallon cart $25.80
64-gallon cart $51.60
96-gallon cart $77.40
Extra Garbage Sticker $6.25 each
Recycling
Any size cart
(32-, 64-, 96-gallon)
Included with garbage fee
Yard Trimmings
Subscription cart (optional)
Any size cart (32-, 64-, 96-gallon)
$4.00/month
Loose in the street Included with garbage fee
Large Items (e.g., tires, furniture)
Up to 3 large items
Call 535-3515 for more information and to set up a collection appointment
$25.00
On-Premise Collection
20-gallon cart $96.30
32-gallon cart $97.80
64-gallon cart $123.60
96-gallon cart $149.40
Household Hazardous Waste
Call the County at 299-7300 to schedule a free drop-off appointment Free
* Monthly fees are represented here. Your bill statement reflects a 2-month billing period.

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Last Modified Date: 12/20/2007

 
 

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