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San Jose Dump & Landfill Guide
San Jose has several public places to dump junk. The main ones are Newby Island Landfill at the north edge of town (its address is in Milpitas), GreenWaste Zanker on Los Esteros Road, and Guadalupe Landfill in south San Jose. If you live in San José, the city’s free Junk Pickup may haul large items from your curb. Look up hours, fees and rules on each site’s own page before you go.
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The city's free Junk Pickup
San José residents can book a no-cost curbside Junk Pickup for large items like furniture, mattresses and appliances, through San José 311. The city sets the item list and setout rules. For pickup from inside your home, see our San Jose junk removal page.
Where can I dump in San Jose?
These are the public landfills and transfer stations San Jose residents use most. The City of San José keeps its own list of landfills and transfer stations, and it suggests calling ahead to confirm a site takes your items.
Newby Island Landfill
Newby Island sits at the north end of San Jose, near Dixon Landing Road and I-880. Its mailing address says Milpitas.
Newby Island Landfill (Newby Island Resource Recovery Park)
Run by: Republic Services
Address: 1601 Dixon Landing Road, Milpitas, CA 95035
What it takes: Household trash and C&D (construction and demolition) debris from the public. No hazardous materials.
Official page: Republic Services: Newby Island
Zanker landfill (GreenWaste Zanker)
People often call it the Zanker landfill. Today it’s GreenWaste’s Zanker Resource Recovery Facility, with two sites side by side on Los Esteros Road in north San Jose.
GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility (Sites 1 and 2)
Run by: GreenWaste
Address: 705 Los Esteros Road, San Jose, CA 95134
What it takes: Open to the public. Mainly C&D debris, plus furniture, mattresses and other bulky items. Each site takes different loads, so check before you pick one.
Official page: GreenWaste: Zanker
Site 2 is next door at 675 Los Esteros Road, San Jose, CA 95134. The map links above go to Site 1; check GreenWaste’s page for which site takes your load.
Guadalupe Landfill
Guadalupe is in south San Jose, off Guadalupe Mines Road.
Guadalupe Recycling & Disposal Facility (Guadalupe Landfill)
Run by: WM
Address: 15999 Guadalupe Mines Road, San Jose, CA 95120
What it takes: A landfill for San Jose and South County homes and businesses, with a recycling area for things like clean wood, concrete and yard trimmings. No hazardous waste.
Official page: WM: Guadalupe
Valley Services C&D Transfer Station
A smaller drop-off site in central San Jose, focused on construction and cleanout debris. Read its page and call ahead before you load up.
Valley Services C&D Transfer Station
Run by: Valley Services
Address: 1611 S 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
What it takes: Open to the public for C&D debris, household cleanout junk, furniture and mattresses. No hazardous waste or electronics.
Official page: Valley Services: C&D disposal site
South of the city, Kirby Canyon Landfill is off US 101. See our Gilroy & Morgan Hill dump guide for details.
What do San Jose landfills take, and what won't they take?
Each site sets its own list, and the lists change. In general:
- Often taken (confirm first): household trash, furniture, mattresses, appliances, yard trimmings, clean wood, concrete and other remodel debris. Some sites sort these into separate piles.
- Turned away at every site above: household hazardous waste, like paint, chemicals, motor oil, batteries and pool chemicals.
- Ask before loading: treated wood, soil, tires, electronics and anything with Freon. Rules for these vary a lot.
State law decides what’s banned from the trash; CalRecycle has the list. Junk Gone doesn’t haul hazardous waste.
What are San Jose dump hours and fees?
Hours and fees differ at every site. Some close early on Saturdays and around holidays. Use the official page on each card above right before you drive over. We leave hours and fees off this page so you always get the current ones.
San Jose self-haul tips
- Match your load to a site, then confirm its hours and fees online
- Unsure about one item? Phone the site first
- Tarp and strap everything so nothing flies onto 101, 280 or 880
- Most sites weigh you or look over the load when you pull in
- Gloves and sturdy shoes make unloading safer
- Paint, chemicals and batteries stay home for the county program
Some jobs are too big for a truck bed
The city’s free pickup works well when your items are already at the curb. A self-haul trip suits a few bags. A sectional on the second floor, a garage stacked to the rafters, or a whole house to empty is another story. That’s the work we do every week.
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Your car stays clean and your weekend stays free. Junk Gone carries items out of San Jose homes, garages and yards, loads our trailer and takes care of the drop-off. Text a picture of the pile to (408) 310-0246 and we’ll reply with a free estimate. We answer calls and texts 24/7.
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Recycling, mattresses and hazardous waste in San Jose
- Hazardous waste: paint, chemicals, batteries, auto fluids and similar products go to the Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste program. It’s for county residents, and you book an appointment first. The county shares the drop-off address once you’ve booked.
- Mattresses: When a store delivers a new mattress in California, it has to offer to take your old one back. Bye Bye Mattress lists drop-off spots too.
- Reuse ideas: the city’s San José Recycles site has reuse tips and the Junk Pickup steps.
San Jose dump FAQs
Is Newby Island Landfill in San Jose or Milpitas?
Both, in a way. Newby Island is at the north edge of San Jose, and the City of San José lists it among local landfills. Its mailing address is 1601 Dixon Landing Road, Milpitas. Republic Services runs it.
Does San José pick up large items for free?
Yes, for San José residents. The city’s Junk Pickup collects large items like furniture, mattresses and appliances from the curb at no cost. Book it through San José 311; the city’s page has the item list and setout rules.
Which San Jose dump is closest to me?
That depends on your neighborhood. Newby Island and Zanker serve north San Jose, Valley Services is central, and Guadalupe is in the south. South of the city, Kirby Canyon Landfill is off US 101; our Gilroy & Morgan Hill dump guide covers it. Choose the site that takes your load, not just the nearest one.
Can you take the stuff the city's Junk Pickup won't?
Often, yes. Junk Gone hauls furniture, appliances, mattresses and full cleanouts from San Jose homes, even when the items are still inside. We don’t haul hazardous waste. Text a photo to (408) 310-0246 for a free estimate.
Ready to skip the dump run?
Call or text (408) 310-0246 with a photo, and we’ll take it from there with a free estimate.
Tell us you found this San Jose guide for a special discount.
Discount applies at Junk Gone’s discretion; every job is different, and the final price is confirmed after we see the items.
Sources: City of San José: Landfills & Transfer Stations, City of San José: Junk Pickup, Republic Services: Newby Island, GreenWaste: Zanker, WM: Guadalupe, Valley Services, Santa Clara County HHW, CalRecycle, Bye Bye Mattress. For hours, fees and accepted items, always use the official pages linked above. Junk Gone is not affiliated with any landfill, transfer station or the City of San José. Rules checked Oct 2026.