Resources for Residents
Automatic Payment Service (APS) is available to both residential
and commercial customers who have either Recycle Plus, San Jose
Municipal Water System, or both utility services. Pay your San José
utility bills automatically with APS.
Sign Up Form for
Automatic Payment Service (PDF, 268 KB)
Cancellation Form
for Automatic Payment Service (PDF, 272 KB)
Look Up Your Collection Day Online
 San José’s new online Collection Day Look-up now provides a convenient way to find your garbage, recycling, and yard trimmings collection day, street sweeping schedule, and service provider contact information. Simply enter your street number and zip code into the online form. For residents who are unable to access their schedule online, call the Customer Contact Center at (408) 535-3500.
Drinking
Water
The San José Municipal Water System serves four different
areas in the City of San José: North San José/Alviso,
Evergreen, Edenvale and Coyote—10% of the City's population.
Visit the website to view the service map, rates, water quality
report and more.
 Energy
Visit the energy home page for tips for saving energy at home and
in the office, energy conservation and energy efficiency programs,
links to renewable energy resources, as well as how to get assistance
paying your utility bills.
Silicon Valley Energy Watch and the San José Public Libraries Team Up to Help Santa Clara County Residents Save Energy
Residents can check out free energy meters from all libraries in San José to evaluate their energy use. Saving energy can save money and help reduce pollution and greenhouse emissions. Visit the Kill A Watt web page for more information.
Please tell us what you think about the Kill A Watt Library Lending Program – take the survey!
Green
Building
Green Building is an exciting new program in San José which
has been created to encourage and facilitate new construction or
remodeling of homes or workplaces into spaces that are healthier
for you, your family, and the planet.
 Landscape Education
The City of San José, the Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency (BAWSCA), and the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) are offering free water efficient landscape education classes. Learn about drought tolerant plants, water efficient irrigation practices, and sustainable landscape techniques. Registration is required. Visit the BAWSCA landscape classes page and SCVWD events and workshops page for more information and to register.
Pollution Prevention for Residents
Water from tubs, toilets and taps inside homes travels through pipes to the San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant where it is treated and then discharged into the San Francisco Bay. Proper disposal of household hazardous waste keeps pollutants out of the sanitary sewer system and protects the health of our communities and the Bay.
Public Events Calendar
Visit one of the many public events sponsored throughout the year
to learn what more you can do to reduce waste, save water and energy,
and minimize your impact upon the environment.
Public
Participation Opportunities
Find out how you can participate in the protection your watershed.
This citizens' directory lists organizations, visitor centers, clubs,
institutes and programs where the general public can get involved
in watershed issues.
Rates, Fees and Fines for
Environmental Services & Utilities
Find links to rates and fees for services provided by the City of San José.
Recycling & Garbage
It's all of our responsibility to recycle and protect our environment.
Learn the basics of the curbside recycling program in San José.
Find out how to recycle specific everyday items and what to do with
special stuff. Get tips on proper set outs, yard trimmings and street
sweeping.
Save
Water at Home
Conservation begins with you! Learn more about what you can do at home to be more water efficient.
Trees and Landscaping
The Urban Forest of San José, estimated to be comprised of over 1,000,000 trees on private and public property, provides great beauty, shade and environmental benefits to Santa Clara Valley. The purpose of this site is to help San José residents navigate the various issues related to trees in our Urban Forest and determine how to contact the right City or County office for help.
Shade & Save: Free trees for your yard!
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