Dumps NearbyTransfer stationVerified October 2026
Zanker Road Resource Recovery (GreenWaste, Site 1)
Zanker Road Resource Recovery (GreenWaste, Site 1) is a transfer station in Santa Clara County, CA, listed under San Jose. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, appliances and mattresses. We list 41 other drop-off sites in Santa Clara County. EPA records show it took in about 13,362 tons of waste in 2004.
| Address | 705 Los Esteros Road, San Jose, CA 95134 Directions |
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| County | Santa Clara County, CA |
| Phone | (408) 263-2384 |
| Website | greenwaste.com |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 6 am to 5:45 pm Sat: 8 am to 3:45 pm |
| Fees |
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| Access | Private site, call to confirm small loads are accepted |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Electronics, Tires, Appliances, Mattresses |
| Not accepted | hazardous waste, wet garbage, food waste |
| Operator | Green Waste Recovery (privately owned) |
| Opened | 1956 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: greenwaste.com. 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
- Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Call to ask about minimum charges for a single car or pickup load.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 6 am to 4:45 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsTires
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 8 am to 5 pm Uncovered open load: $15 (tarp issued)Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Arrow Recovery Group Transfer station
- Tri - Cities Recycling. and Disp. Cd Chip/Grind Transfer station
- Rogers Avenue Transfer Station Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Clearwater Environmental Management Hazardous waste drop-off
- Hours: Mon-Sun: 8 am to 5 pm Uncovered open load: $15 (tarp issued)Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
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 Zanker Road Resource Recovery (GreenWaste, Site 1)?
705 Los Esteros Road, San Jose, CA 95134.
What can I drop off at Zanker Road Resource Recovery (GreenWaste, Site 1)?
Zanker Road Resource Recovery (GreenWaste, Site 1) is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: hazardous waste, wet garbage and food waste.
Is Zanker Road Resource Recovery (GreenWaste, Site 1) open to the public?
Private site, call to confirm small loads are accepted.
How much does it cost to dump at Zanker Road Resource Recovery (GreenWaste, Site 1)?
Trash: $46 per cubic yard or $135 per ton; Bulky items: $46 per cubic yard or $147 per ton; Minimum load charge: $60.00 or 1 CY, whichever is more; Brush/yard waste (clean): $28 per CY or $93.50 per ton. Rates effective Feb 17, 2025; prices may change without notice. Source checked October 2026.
When is Zanker Road Resource Recovery (GreenWaste, Site 1) open?
Mon-Fri: 6 am to 5:45 pm; Sat: 8 am to 3:45 pm.
What other transfer stations are near Zanker Road Resource Recovery (GreenWaste, Site 1)?
Zanker Material Processing Facility (GreenWaste, Site 2) in San Jose (< 1 mi), Sunnyvale MRF & Transfer Station in Sunnyvale (3.1 mi) and Arrow Recovery Group in Fremont (4.3 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near San Jose?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Clearwater Environmental Management, about < 1 miles away.
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