Recycling Trash Center

Recycling Center in San Jose, California

📍 675 Los Esteros Rd, San Jose, CA 95134
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About This Location

The GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility at 675 Los Esteros Road in San Jose is a public construction, demolition, and bulky-item drop-off serving contractors and residents in Santa Clara County.

What this location Accepts

✓ Construction and demolition (C&D) debris
✓ Drywall / sheetrock
✓ Bulky items (furniture, couches)
✓ Mattresses
✓ Foam and insulation
✓ Dirt and sod
✓ Mixed trash and bulky waste
✓ Tires (car and truck)
✓ Carpet and carpet padding (CARE drop-off)

Related recycling guides: Tires · Mattresses

What they do not accept

✕ Hazardous waste (paints, solvents, chemicals)
✕ Wet garbage and food waste
✕ Pressure-treated, laminated, or painted wood
✕ PVC pipes and vinyl flooring
✕ Fiberglass insulation
✕ Asphalt roofing shingles
✕ Film plastics
✕ Household recyclables (bottles, cans, paper)

Fees

  • Minimum gate charge (all vehicles) — $60.00 per vehicle
  • Mixed C&D / bulky items / trash — $46 per cubic yard (subject to change)
  • Clean drywall — $40 per cubic yard (subject to change)
  • Carpet — $44 per cubic yard (subject to change)

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Site 2 (675 Los Esteros) is weekdays-only; Site 1 (705 Los Esteros) also open weekends and accepts concrete/brush/soil

Programs & events

  • CARE Carpet Recycling Drop-Off — This site is a certified CARE (Carpet America Recovery Effort) drop-off location, accepting carpet and padding directly from the public for recycling.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum fee to drop off at 675 Los Esteros Rd in San Jose?

There is a $60.00 minimum charge per vehicle for all loads at GreenWaste Zanker Site 2. Rates above that minimum are charged by volume and vary by material type. Call (408) 263-2384 for the current rate sheet before arriving.

Can I drop off household garbage or hazardous waste at this facility?

No — GreenWaste Zanker Site 2 does not accept wet garbage, food waste, or hazardous materials such as paint, solvents, or chemicals. It is a construction, demolition, and bulky-item facility.

Is the Zanker facility at 675 Los Esteros open on weekends?

Site 2 at 675 Los Esteros Rd is open Monday through Friday only, 6:00 AM to 4:45 PM. If you need weekend drop-off, <a href="/ca/san-jose/">Zanker Site 1 at 705 Los Esteros Rd</a> is open Saturday and Sunday and also accepts concrete, brush, and soil.

Does this facility accept scrap metal or beverage containers for recycling?

No — this is a C&D debris and bulky-item facility. For scrap metal, <a href="/ca/san-jose/sims-metal-san-jose-california-ca-san-jose/">Sims Metal at 1900 Monterey Rd</a> is the nearest buyer. For CRV beverage containers, check the City of San Jose's recycling locator.

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Contact & Location

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Address
675 Los Esteros Rd, San Jose, CA 95134
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City / State
San Jose, California

Opening Hours

Monday 6:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday 6:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Wednesday 6:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday 6:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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