• Donate items that are in good condition to friends, family, neighbors or a non-profit.
• Make a curbside Junk Pickup appointment at no cost. All items must be generated from your home.
• 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. 

No-Cost Junk Pickup: Available for San José Owners and Renters

San José’s Junk Pickup program is available at no cost for single-family homes and multi-family complexes. Both property owners and renters can use the service. If you live in a multi-family complex, check with your property manager for instructions on where to place items for your Junk Pickup appointment.

How to schedule a junk pickup: 

  STEP 1  See the list of acceptable junk items, such as mattresses, furniture, tires, and more. Requests may include up to 12 items for pickup.

  STEP 2  Visit 311.SanJoseCA.gov, dial 3-1-1, or call (408) 535-3500 to request a junk pickup appointment at no cost. Appointments are scheduled on the same day(s) as your regular recycling and garbage collection. To find out your specific collection day, visit the 311 My Collection Schedule.

  STEP 3  You will receive a separate appointment date confirmation email within two business days of scheduling your pickup. This is different from the automated 311 email. Follow setout instructions provided in the confirmation email. If you don’t see it, please check your spam folder.

If you need help right away, contact your recycling collection company during business hours to receive an appointment date confirmation. You can look up your recycling collection company through the 311 My Collection Schedule. 

Before You Set Out Your Items: Tips and Reminders

Set out your items up to 24 hours before your scheduled appointment. Set out your Junk Pickup items the same way you set out your carts – on the street next to the curb. 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. 

Example of Junk Pickup Setout: