San Jose provides curbside collection of garbage, recycling, and organics through a contracted waste hauler. Collection occurs weekly on assigned days. Carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day with handles facing the house. Carts should be set out no earlier than 5:00 PM the day before collection and retrieved by midnight on collection day. The City provides three carts: blue for recycling, green for organics/yard waste, and brown/gray for garbage.
Residential customers receive a garbage, recycling, and organics cart included in their utility bill. Extra carts are available for an additional monthly fee. Bulky item pickup is available by appointment. Hazardous waste must be taken to designated drop-off locations. The City's Zero Waste goal targets 90% diversion from landfill by 2030.
Failure to properly sort materials may result in contamination tags and ultimately service suspension. Carts left at the curb beyond the allowed timeframe are subject to code enforcement citations.
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