San Jose Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Set out all carts no later than 6:00 a.m. on your collection day, and no earlier than the day before; collection occurs between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Set out all carts no later than 6:00 a.m. on your collection day, and no earlier than the day before; collection occurs between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Free residential Junk Pickup by appointment for single-family homes and multi-family complexes. Scheduled on your regular collection day for up to 12 items. | Up to 12 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Weekly collection in green yard trimmings cart or loose in street piles (max 5x5 feet, 1 foot from curb, 5 feet from cars); branches under 5 feet. |
Trash container requirements
- City-issued garbage cart (32-gal: max 100 lbs; 64-gal: max 175 lbs; 96-gal: max 250 lbs)
- Place carts side-by-side in street 2 feet apart with wheels against curb
- Keep carts 5 feet away from parked cars, yard trimmings piles, and obstructions; lids fully closed
San Jose recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard and paper products (clean corrugated boxes, clean office paper, mail, newspapers, catalogs)
- Plastic containers #1 through #7 (clean bottles, jugs, jars, tubs, trays; empty and dry)
- Glass bottles and jars (food and beverage jars; rinsed clean; remove lids)
- Metal food and beverage cans, clean aluminum foil and trays
- Cartons (milk, juice, and soup cartons)
Prohibited items
- Food scraps and organics (use SB 1383 yard/organics collection or composting)
- Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam containers and packaging
- Electronics, lithium batteries, and hazardous materials
- Ceramics, cookware, glassware, mirrors, or window glass
- Hoses, cords, wires, cables, or building construction debris
San Jose bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Free residential Junk Pickup by appointment for single-family homes and multi-family complexes. Scheduled on your regular collection day for up to 12 items. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 12 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 408-535-3500 |
San Jose holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: San Jose, CA
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of San Jose Environmental Services Department · municipal dpw
Phone: 408-535-3500
200 E. Santa Clara St.San Jose, CA 95113
These collection rules cover Zone Residential Automated Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in San Jose, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out all carts no later than 6:00 a.m. on your collection day, and no earlier than the day before; collection occurs between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.. These rules apply to Zone Residential Automated Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in San Jose?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Residential Automated Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in San Jose?
Free residential Junk Pickup by appointment for single-family homes and multi-family complexes. Scheduled on your regular collection day for up to 12 items. The listed limit is 12 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 408-535-3500 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Residential Automated Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
What items are accepted for recycling in San Jose?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and paper products (clean corrugated boxes, clean office paper, mail, newspapers, catalogs), Plastic containers #1 through #7 (clean bottles, jugs, jars, tubs, trays; empty and dry), Glass bottles and jars (food and beverage jars; rinsed clean; remove lids), Metal food and beverage cans, clean aluminum foil and trays, Cartons (milk, juice, and soup cartons). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Food scraps and organics (use SB 1383 yard/organics collection or composting), Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam containers and packaging, Electronics, lithium batteries, and hazardous materials, Ceramics, cookware, glassware, mirrors, or window glass, Hoses, cords, wires, cables, or building construction debris. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Residential Automated Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).