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Junk removal in San Jose, CA

Junk removal in San Jose, CA costs a median $100 minimum and $250 for a half truckload, based on prices 8 local companies publish (checked November 4, 2026). 244 junk removal companies serve San Jose; 119 are based within 10 miles. Their average Google rating is 4.9 across 186 rated companies.

Bulk trash pickup in San Jose: San Jose offers free junk pickup appointments for large items generated from the resident's home. Residents request an appointment through San Jose 311 using their service address, or by calling 311, and get a confirmation email with set-out instructions. A maximum of 12 items is allowed per appointment, and multi-unit residents should check with their property manager about where to place items.

CostFree
LimitsMaximum 12 items per appointment; items must come from your home
ScheduleBy appointment
How to requestRequest through San Jose 311 online or by calling 311; confirmation email follows
Source: sanjoserecycles.org · checked · AI-assisted summary of the city's page; confirm details with the city
Data as of · Sources: Google Maps listings (ratings, review counts, hours), company websites (prices, services) · Methodology
Companies serving
244
Based in San Jose
121
Within 10 miles
119
Avg. Google rating
4.9
Publish prices
13
Data as of

Junk removal companies serving San Jose

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All 244 junk removal companies serving San Jose, A–Z

Getting rid of junk in San Jose yourself

Bulk pickup rules are at the top of this page. The nearest drop-off sites, each from its own source, with the distance from San Jose.

Landfills

  • Leo Recycle · 3 mi
    215 Leo Ave, San Jose, CA 95112
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    Source: google.com · checked
  • WM - Guadalupe Rubbish Disposal Facility · 8 mi
    15999 Guadalupe Mines Rd, San Jose, CA 95120
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    Source: google.com · checked
  • WM - Kirby Canyon Landfill · 11 mi
    910 Coyote Creek Golf Dr, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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    Source: google.com · checked

Transfer stations

  • Valley Recycling · 3 mi
    1611 S 7th St, San Jose, CA 95112
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    Source: google.com · checked
  • Fremont Recycling & Transfer · 18 mi
    41149 Boyce Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
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    Source: google.com · checked
  • Ben Lomond Transfer Station · 20 mi
    9835 Newell Creek Rd, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
    Website
    Source: google.com · checked

Donation drop-offs

  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore San Jose · 5 mi
    1608 Las Plumas Ave, San Jose, CA 95133
    Website
    Source: google.com · checked
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore Santa Cruz · 27 mi
    555 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076
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  • Habitat For Humanity ReStore Oakland · 37 mi
    9235 San Leandro St, Oakland, CA 94603
    Website
    Source: google.com · checked

Junk removal prices in San Jose

As published on 13 companies' own websites, checked November 4, 2026. Medians need at least 3 companies; final prices depend on volume and access.

Published junk removal prices in San Jose
ItemMedianRangeCompanies
Minimum charge$100$59–$2508
Single item1 company: $75—1
1/8 truck load1 company: $149—1
1/4 truck load2 companies: $125–$180—2
Half truck load$250$200–$2803
3/4 truck load$350$300–$3803
Full truck load$450$400–$5003
Mattress$89$75–$1505
Couch2 companies: $75–$188—2
Refrigerator$109$45–$1584
Appliance$109$45–$1505
TV1 company: $45—1
Hot tub1 company: $400—1
Piano2 companies: $200–$300—2

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Dumpster rentals serving San Jose (52)

These companies rent roll-off dumpsters you load yourself; they don't haul junk away for you, so they aren't in the list above.

Junk removal in San Jose: questions

How many junk removal companies serve San Jose, CA?

244 junk removal companies serve San Jose, counting companies within their service radius of the city and companies that list San Jose as a service area. 121 are based in San Jose itself, and 119 are based within 10 miles. 11 are franchise locations (including 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, Dropcurb and Junk King); the rest are independent.

Which junk removal companies near San Jose have the best Google ratings?

Among companies within 15 miles with at least 20 Google reviews, the highest rated are College Hunks Hauling Junk San Jose (5.0 stars, 5,182 reviews), 1-800-GOT-JUNK? South Bay (5.0 stars, 4,932 reviews) and Stars Junk Removal (5.0 stars, 1,184 reviews). Ratings and review counts are Google's, checked on the date shown on this page.

How much does junk removal cost in San Jose?

13 of the companies serving San Jose publish prices on their own websites. Median published prices: $100 minimum charge (8 companies), $250 half truckload (3 companies), $450 full truckload (3 companies), $89 mattress removal, $109 refrigerator removal. Final prices depend on volume and access, so get 2–3 quotes.

Can I get same-day junk removal in San Jose?

86 companies serving San Jose say on their website that they offer same-day service. Use the "Same-day" filter above to see them.

Are any junk removal companies in San Jose open on Sundays?

179 of the 244 companies list Sunday hours on Google, and 59 list themselves as open 24 hours (often meaning phones are answered around the clock). Use the "Open now" filter to see who is open right now.

Which junk removal companies in San Jose donate or recycle?

94 companies serving San Jose say they donate usable items or recycle. Use the "Donates / recycles" filter.

Does San Jose pick up bulk trash?

San Jose offers free junk pickup appointments for large items generated from the resident's home. Residents request an appointment through San Jose 311 using their service address, or by calling 311, and get a confirmation email with set-out instructions. A maximum of 12 items is allowed per appointment, and multi-unit residents should check with their property manager about where to place items. (Source: https://sanjoserecycles.org/what-to-do/junkpickup/.)

Is junk removal or a dumpster rental better in San Jose?

Junk removal crews do the lifting and haul everything away in one visit; a dumpster rental suits multi-day projects you load yourself. 52 dumpster-rental-only companies also serve San Jose; they're listed separately below.

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