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Greenwaste Recovery Facility
Greenwaste Recovery Facility is a transfer station in Santa Clara County, CA, listed under San Jose. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. We list 41 other drop-off sites in Santa Clara County.
| Address | 625 Charles Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Clara County, CA |
| Phone | (408) 283-4800 |
| Hours | No published schedule in our data. Ask by phone. |
| Fees | Not published. Charges at sites like this usually depend on weight and vehicle size. |
| Access | Government-operated drop-off |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | GreenWaste Recovery, Incorporated |
From EPA data dated August 2025 and OpenStreetMap; not yet confirmed with the operator. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Santa Clara County
- Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program is free for County residents and requires an appointment; the drop-off address is given when you book. Phone (408) 299-7300. Permanent sites are in San Jose and San Martin on Thursday to Saturday dates in the posted schedule, with temporary sites in other cities. Source
- HHW program accepts paint, pesticides, batteries, solvents, e-waste, fluorescent lamps, propane, small oxygen tanks, smoke detectors and sharps. Source
Before you go
- Call ahead: we do not have confirmed hours for this site.
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Rogers Avenue Transfer Station Transfer station
- Bay Area Scavenger and Recycling Transfer stationHours: Mon to Fri 7 am to 3:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- California Waste Solutions, INC. (Cws) Transfer station
- Valley Recycling Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisScrap metal
- Premier Recycle Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- ECS Refining Hazardous waste drop-off
- Clearwater Environmental Management Hazardous waste drop-off
More in Santa Clara County
All 42 drop-off sites in Santa Clara County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Greenwaste Recovery Facility?
625 Charles Street, San Jose, CA 95112. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Greenwaste Recovery Facility?
Greenwaste Recovery Facility is listed for household trash & bulky items. Accepted items can change, so check first.
Is Greenwaste Recovery Facility open to the public?
Government-operated drop-off. Call if you are hauling for a business.
What other transfer stations are near Greenwaste Recovery Facility?
Rogers Avenue Transfer Station in San Jose (< 1 mi), Bay Area Scavenger and Recycling in San Jose (< 1 mi) and California Waste Solutions, INC. (Cws) in San Jose (< 1 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near San Jose?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is ECS Refining, about 2.8 miles away.
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