Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
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800-963-4776A neighborhood disposal site for San Jose residents and small haulers, Guadalupe Rubbish Disposal Co handles everyday household and community trash. Located out on Guadalupe Mines Road, it's the kind of place people swing by when the weekly bin isn't enough or after a yard cleanup.
Move slowly through a single-lane entrance toward a small scalehouse or booth where vehicles pause briefly; the site uses weight to figure charges, so expect to stop twice. The property is open and dusty with piles and compacting equipment visible from the drop-off areas; larger trucks and trailers come and go alongside pickup trucks. Recycling and organic separation is common in California, so there are separate containers or areas for different materials-look for signs or lanes as we approach the drop points. Weekends tend to be busier, and during seasonal cleanups lines form, so plan for some wait time.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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