Environmental
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Administration |
(408) 535-8550 |
Main office and general information:
San José City Hall
200 East Santa Clara Street, 10th Floor
San José, CA 95113 |
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(For general information or to comment upon this website.
Consult other sections of this web page for specific program
information, telephone numbers, email addresses and links
to websites) |
Director, John Stufflebean
Public Education & Outreach, Media Inquiries
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(408) 535-8560
(408) 535-8554
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Commercial
Garbage and Recycling |
(408) 535-8550 |
Call Commercial Garbage and Recycling for assistance
with the following services:
- How to start a recycling program at work
- Solid waste assessments
- Free recycling supplies for businesses
- Choosing a garbage or recycling hauler
- Construction & Demolition Recycling Program
- Recycling Market Development Zone (economic incentives
to support recycling-based businesses)
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Energy
Conservation Programs |
(408) 535-8550 |
Call Environmental Services for information
on energy efficiency audits, rebates, and technical support for professionals, businesses, and residents. |
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Green
Building Program |
(408) 535-8550 |
Call Environmental Services for information
on the following services:
- Technical assistance to San José businesses interested
in building "green
- Identifying "green" architects, engineers, and material
suppliers
- Identifying financial incentives or grants for green building
projects
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Residential
Garbage and Recycling |
(408) 535-3500 |
Address for bill payment by mail:
City of San José Finance Department
Utility Billing Services
P.O. Box 11002
San José, CA 95103-1002
For other payment options, please visit our website at
http://www.sjrecycles.org/residents/custservice.asp#billpayment |
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Customer
Service Online |
Go online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
for assistance with the following services:
- Open or close an account
- Changes in service
- Missed pickups
- Broken or missing carts
- Large item collection
- Low income rate assistance (for residents who qualify,
request an application)
- On-premise collection (for residents with disabilities
and a doctor's certification)
- Billing information
- Request automatic payment service application
- Request free publications (Recycling Guide, Annual Collection
& Sweep Schedule)
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San
José Municipal Water System |
(408) 535-3500 |
Administrative Offices:
3025 Tuers Road
San José, CA 95121
Address for bill payment by mail:
City of San José Finance Department
Utility Billing Services
P.O. Box 11002
San José, CA 95103-1002
For other payment options, please visit our website at
http://www.sjmuniwater.com/customerservice/customers.asp#billpayment
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San
Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant |
(408) 945-5300 |
Administrative Offices:
700 Los Esteros Road
San José, CA 95134
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South
Bay Water Recycling |
(408) 277-3671 |
Administrative Offices:
3025 Tuers Road
San José, CA 95121
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Support
for Schools and Educators |
(408) 975-2533, (408) 975-2512 |
Call Environmental Services for information
on the following services:
- Teacher training workshops on watershed, recycling and
composting
- Field trips and guest speakers
- Grants for eligible schools
- Support for setting up a recycling program in schools
- Support for "greening" school buildings through water
conservation, energy efficiency and waste reduction
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Watershed
Protection |
(408) 945-3000 |
Administrative Offices:
170 W. San Carlos Street
San José, CA 95113 |
Call the Watershed Protection Division for
assistance with the following services:
- Wastewater Permits
- Plan Checks
- To report spills or illegal dumping in the storm drains
- Flooded Storm Drain
- Mud on Street
- Leaking Vehicles
- Water Efficient Technologies (Rebates for Businesses)
- Storm Water Inspections for Industrial and Commercial
Facilities
- Best Management Practices for Pollution Prevention
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Other Useful
Numbers |
An alphabetical listing of programs, services,
or agencies which are frequently requested but NOT part of
Environmental Services. |
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Bay
Area Air Quality Management District |
(415) 749-5000 |
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Industrial/Residential Complaints |
1 (800) 334-ODOR |
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Report Smoking Vehicles |
1 (800) EXHAUST |
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Bay
Area Green Business Program
Santa Clara County Coordinator
For more information on Green Business Standards, the
certification process and an application form. |
408-441-4331 |
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Department
of Transportation
City Arborist
For assistance caring for your street trees, tree trimming
permits or tree removal permits. |
(408) 277-2762 |
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Illegal Dumping in Streets |
(408) 277-4373 |
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Household
Hazardous Waste Collection Program
Free hazardous waste drop-off appointments in Santa Clara
County - for paint, pesticides, cleaners, fluorescent bulbs
and other household hazardous waste. |
(408) 299-7300 |
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Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement
Code Violations
Report early setouts of yard trimmings, parked vehicles
blocking street sweepers, or scavenging. |
(408) 277-4528 |
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Council District Neighborhood Cleanups |
(408) 277-4707 |
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San
Jose Composts
Schedule of bin sales and composting classes. |
(408) 918-4640 |
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Santa Clara County Recycling Hotline
Construction and remodeling debris disposal, guide to
recyclers and landfills, recycling unusual items. |
(800) 533-8414, (408) 924-5453 |
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Santa
Clara County Department of Environmental Health
For information about swimming pool inspections, building
permits, water quality and septic tanks. |
(408) 918-3400 |
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Santa
Clara Valley Water District
For information about creeks and streams, including flooding,
maintenance, trash and water conservation programs. |
(408) 265-2600 |
Silicon Valley Energy Watch
For information on the broad range of audits, rebates, and technical support available to save energy and money. |
(408) 975-2531 |
Vehicle Littering Hotline
Letters are sent to litterbugs spotted on any road or freeway in Santa Clara County, warning offenders they could be fined for littering. |
(408) 277-4111 |
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