Providing residential garbage collection for single-family homes in San José
Why Choose Garden City Sanitation?
Garden City Sanitation is committed to providing waste management services of the highest quality since the 1800s. The company embodies a rich history of environmental stewardship and innovation. Garden City Sanitation embodies a legacy of commitment, expertise, and responsible stewardship, making us a trusted ally in promoting a cleaner, more sustainable world.
Contact Details for San José Residents
Visit sanjoseca.gov/311, dial 3-1-1, or call (408) 535-3500 for the following services:
- Change garbage service level
- Report a change in homeownership
- Report a damaged garbage cart and request a repair or exchange
- Report a missing garbage cart and request a replacement
- Report a missed garbage collection (please leave your cart at the curb until serviced)
- Have your recyclables cart emptied as garbage
- Start or stop service information for a newly constructed home
- Current rates
- Recyclables collection information
- Yard trimming collection information
- Large or overflow item collection information
- Setout instructions
Looking for Help?
Please check out the links provided below for additional information on topics that are commonly inquired about by our customers.
Collection occurs on all holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. If these holidays occur Monday through Friday, collection will be one day later throughout the rest of that week.
Attention Teachers!
Ready to make a difference in the world and in your classroom? Start teaching your students about waste reduction and recycling today! This is more than just a lesson; it's a chance to inspire a generation of eco-conscious thinkers and doers.
Teach you students about waste reduction and recyclingTap into the resources listed below.
Offer reading suggestions for younger studentsBelow is a list of suggested reading for students in Pre-K - 5th grade
Recycling solutionsClick below for the City of San Jose’s Summary of Resources for Educators.
The Recycling Market Is In Crisis.
Click below to make sure you are doing your part by recycling right!
Our truck wash is used only as needed and the water is recycled.
Click below to learn how you can conserve water too.
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