Recycling in Santa Clara County, CA

What Santa Clara County itself runs: 1 landfill, site or program covering 2 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

What Santa Clara County takes, item by item

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PaintSanta Clara County Household Hazardous Waste ProgramFree
BatteriesSanta Clara County Household Hazardous Waste ProgramFree

County sites and programs

Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program

Free household hazardous waste drop-off by appointment at county sites (including the permanent San José facility at the Environmental Innovation Center); the drop-off address is given after booking. Call (408) 299-7300.

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Cities and towns in Santa Clara County with their own guides

Where this information comes from (3)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Household Hazardous Waste Operating Schedule (opens in new tab) · County of Santa Clara
- An appointment is required and the drop-off address is provided after booking. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste | City of San José (opens in new tab) · City of San José
- All HHW can be disposed of for free by appointment or at a take-back location. Checked October 26, 2026.
- HHW includes batteries, paint, household cleaners and propane tanks. Checked October 26, 2026.

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