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Residential

City-program recycling support for Oakland and San José residents.

Oakland

For Oakland residential recycling, California Waste Solutions is the direct contact for recycle service questions and used motor oil kit requests. Oakland residents should use Oakland Recycles for city program information and service guidance.

Contact

(510) 625-5263
OaklandCS@calwaste.com

Oakland and San José

Program details vary by city. Use the section below to find the right service path and contact.

CITY PROGRAMS

San José

For San José residential service, use the city lookup tools and San José 311 for missed pickups, damaged containers, size changes, and free junk pickup. Contact California Waste Solutions directly for recycling service questions in CWS service areas.

Contact

(408) 213-7800
SanJoseCS@calwaste.com

Keep It Loose

Do not bag recyclables.

Flatten Cardboard

Break down boxes to save space.

Recycle Right

Keep recyclables clean, empty, dry, and loose in the cart.

RECYCLE RIGHT

Keep It Clean

Remove food and liquid from containers.

Check Local Rules

Use local recycling guidance before placing an item in the cart.

Furniture Pickup

Large Items

Large-item service is city-specific. Use local program guidance for bulky items, special pickups, and cleanout-related requests.

Appliance Recycling

Need Help

Use Support for service requests, schedule questions, recycling guidance, billing help, and customer care.

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