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San Jose trash service depends on the address
San Jose residents can use the city lookup and 311 to find the right trash, recycling, yard trimmings, junk pickup, street sweeping, and service contact for an address.
San Jose trash and recycling can feel simple until you need the exact pickup day, a missed collection fix, a bigger cart, or the right company for your address. The city uses an address lookup because service details can change by neighborhood and property type.
Start with the residential recycling and garbage page if you need a missed pickup, damaged cart, service issue, container change, yard trimmings question, or free junk pickup. Many of those requests can also start through San Jose 311.
Use the utility services lookup when you want the practical details for one address. It can show waste collection, street sweeping, yard trimmings, drinking water, and related service contacts. That is especially useful after a move, when a landlord, seller, or neighbor may not know the current route.
Junk pickup is its own lane. Large household items can be scheduled, but they should not be placed at the curb just because there is room. San Jose keeps the current request path and item rules with its home garbage services.
For a quick start, have the service address ready. Then pick the issue: missed cart, new cart, pickup day, junk item, street sweeping, or provider contact. The address does most of the sorting for you.
Where to see it
San Jose residential recycling and garbage pages, including the utility services lookup.
Official sources
Official source trail
Reviewed July 3, 2026
California Porch explains the path. The official source is still the place to confirm the current rule, fee, form, map, deadline, or office decision.
Use the official page before you spend money, file paperwork, rely on a deadline, or change a property.
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