• Donate items that are in good condition to friends, family, neighbors or a non-profit.
• Make a curbside Junk Pickup appointment at no cost.
• Do you have construction and demolition (C&D) material? Hire an authorized hauler for larger clean-out projects and/or Construction & Demolition material.
• Drop off material at a nearby landfill. 

Report illegal dumping that has been placed in your neighborhood.

Follow these steps to schedule a Junk Pickup appointment at no cost:

  STEP 1  See the list of acceptable junk items, such as mattresses, furniture, tires, and more.

  STEP 2  Visit 311.SanJoseCA.gov, dial 3-1-1 or call (408) 535-3500; provide your service address; and request a free junk pickup appointment at no cost. Contact your recycling collection company during regular business hours if an immediate appointment date confirmation is needed.  Use the 311 My Collection Schedule to find your recycling collection company.

  STEP 3  If you made your Junk Pickup appointment on San José 311, check your email for an appointment confirmation from your recycling collection company, which is separate from the automated 311 reply. Remember to follow setout instructions provided in the email. If you don’t see the email, please check your spam folder.

IMPORTANT JUNK PICKUP PROGRAM INFORMATION:

Set out your items up to 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment. Early and/or improper set out may result in the items not being picked up or a citation as it may be considered illegal dumping.