Representative ZIP 95113
Bulk Trash Pickup in San Jose, CA — 2026 Schedule & Rules
San Jose bulk trash: Appointment-based curbside pickup
Residents can schedule by visiting 311.sanjoseca.gov, using the San José 311 app, or calling (408) 535-3500.
San Jose bulk trash at a glance
| Service type | Appointment-based curbside pickup |
|---|---|
| How to schedule | Residents can schedule by visiting 311.sanjoseca.gov, using the San José 311 app, or calling (408) 535-3500. |
| How often / limits | No limit on number of appointments per year; up to 12 items per appointment (City of San José) |
| Where to place items | Place items on the street next to the curb at least 3 feet away from carts, cars, or trees no earlier than 24 hours before and no later than 6 a.m. on the appointment day (City of San José) |
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What you can & can’t put out in San Jose
| ✓ Accepted | ✗ Not accepted |
|---|---|
| Mattresses, sofas, tables, chairs, washers, stoves, water heaters, refrigerators, toilets, TVs, computer monitors, tires, basketball hoops, treadmills, bikes, BBQs, pool tables, carpet/padding, wood bundles (City of San José) | Glass, mirrors, glass windows, construction debris, hazardous waste, items with bed bugs, pressurized tanks (City of San José) |
Regular trash & recycling in San Jose
| Trash | Trash is collected weekly in carts by automated trucks; providers include Garden City Sanitation and GreenTeam depending on the neighborhood (City of San José). |
|---|---|
| Recycling | Recycling is collected weekly with no quantity limit; extra materials can be placed in paper or clear plastic bags next to the cart (City of San José). Providers include California Waste Solutions and GreenTeam. |
View San Jose trash & recycling details →
San Jose 2026 holiday trash schedule
Collection occurs on all holidays EXCEPT Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. If those three holidays fall Monday through Friday, collection will be one day later for the rest of that week. All other holidays have no impact on collection.
| New Year's DayThu, Jan 1, 2026 | Schedule changes Thursday & Friday pickups slide one day (Fri & Sat). Mon–Wed unaffected. |
|---|---|
| Memorial DayMon, May 25, 2026 | No change Collected on the regular schedule — no change. |
| Independence DaySat, Jul 4, 2026 | No change July 4 is a Saturday, so weekday pickups run as normal. |
| Labor DayMon, Sep 7, 2026 | No change Collected on the regular schedule — no change. |
| ThanksgivingThu, Nov 26, 2026 | Schedule changes Thursday & Friday pickups slide one day (Fri & Sat). Mon–Wed unaffected. |
| Christmas DayFri, Dec 25, 2026 | Schedule changes Friday pickup slides to Saturday. Mon–Thu unaffected. |
Schedule confirmed from the official San Jose source below. Most U.S. cities apply a one-day delay for the rest of the week after an observed holiday — always double-check your own pickup day on the official site before a holiday week. Official San Jose holiday schedule →
San Jose bulk trash — frequently asked questions
How do I schedule a bulk trash pickup in San Jose?
How many bulk pickups do I get, and are there limits?
Where and when do I place items for pickup?
What items will San Jose NOT take?
Official San Jose resources
Rules and schedules for San Jose, California are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change.
We verify against official city sources, but always confirm current details on the official San Jose pages linked above before scheduling.