City of San Jose
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We enforce the San José Municipal Code and oversee recycling and garbage hauling activities to protect public health and safety and minimize service rates. Learn more about haulers authorized to provide service in San José.
Email iwmcompliance@sanjoseca.gov or call (408) 535-8550 to report the following incidents:
- No solid waste pickup service at a a business or residence
- Unauthorized hauling activities
- Evidence of illegal dumping on public or private property
- Overflowing bins and improper storage of recyclables and garbage
- Early set-out of recycling bins, yard trimmings bins, and garbage bins
- Improper storage of recycling and garbage bins.
Other Concerns
| Issue(s) | Phone Number | Online Form |
|---|---|---|
| Illegal Dumping Cleanup | (408) 535-3500 | MySanJose |
| Storm Drain/Gutter Dumping | (408) 945-3000 | Storm Drain Dumping Complaint |
| Street or sidewalk obstructions |
7 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays: All other times: |
Road Maintenance Requests |
| Other Code violations, including blighted properties, unsecured vacant buildings, and early setout of loose yard trimming | (408) 535-7770 | Code Enforcement Service Request |