What San Benito County itself runs: 5 landfills, sites and programs covering 11 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Recology San Benito County Curbside Bulky Item Collection
Recology San Benito County residential customers (Hollister, San Juan Bautista and unincorporated San Benito County) get two free curbside bulky item collections a year: up to 2 cubic yards of reusable materials, up to 5 e-waste items, or up to 2 appliances/bulky items. Call 831.636.7500 or 831.604.1715.
Recology San Benito County Curbside Battery Collection
Recology San Benito County customers can put household batteries (rechargeable, alkaline, button) in a zip-lock bag on top of the blue recycling cart on collection day. No automotive batteries.
San Benito County Monthly Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off (John Smith Road Landfill)
The San Benito County Integrated Waste Management Regional Agency holds a free HHW drop-off every third Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon, at John Smith Road Landfill, 2650 John Smith Road, Hollister (unincorporated county). Residents only, proof of residency, max 15 gallons or 125 lbs. (831) 636-4110.
John Smith Road Landfill Quarterly Bulky Item Recycling Days
Four times a year San Benito County residents can drop off up to 2 bulky items free at John Smith Road Landfill, 2650 John Smith Road (2026: Mar 28–29, Jun 27–28, Sep 26–27, Dec 5–6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.). Businesses are not eligible. Info (831) 636-4110.
John Smith Road Landfill E-Waste Drop-Off (San Benito County residents)
San Benito County residents can drop off acceptable e-waste and extra recyclables at John Smith Road Landfill, 2650 John Smith Road, Hollister, CA 95023 (unincorporated), at no additional cost with proof of residence; Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat–Sun 9 a.m.–3 p.m. per Recology.
Residential customers can arrange curbside bulky item collection at no additional cost two times each year. Checked October 26, 2026.
Each collection may include up to 2 cubic yards of materials, up to 5 pieces of e-waste, and up to two appliances or bulky items. Checked October 26, 2026.
Items must be at the curb by 6 AM; accounts must be current; extra collections are available for a fee; for San Benito County residential customers only. Checked October 26, 2026.
The curbside bulky program is only for residential customers in San Benito County. Checked October 26, 2026.
Large items like washers, dryers and freezers are accepted (max 2 items); refrigerators count as 2 items because of the Freon. Checked October 26, 2026.
Up to 5 e-waste items such as printers, TVs, phones and computers can go out with a bulky collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recology lists microwaves, TVs and computer monitors as e-waste, and appliances, tires, water heaters and furniture as bulky items, and says residents may schedule up to two free curbside pickups a year. Checked October 26, 2026.
Residents can drop off acceptable e-waste and extra recyclables at the landfill during operating hours at no additional cost with proof of residence. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household batteries go in a zip-lock bag on top of the blue recycling cart on collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
The monthly HHW event is free to San Benito County residents, up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip, third Saturday 9 AM–noon at 2650 John Smith Road. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recology lists batteries, paint and car batteries among household hazardous wastes for the county HHW drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
Four times a year residents can dispose of bulky items at John Smith Road Landfill for free; limit 2 bulky items per event; businesses not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
Items accepted at the bulky events may include furniture, mattresses, appliances, water heaters and tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
Tires and hot tubs are also on the list. Checked October 26, 2026.
2026 events: March 28–29, June 27–28, September 26–27 and December 5–6, 9am–3pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.