Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling

Small, hands-on recycling center in Santa Clara used by residents and small businesses dropping off recyclables. Quiet during weekdays but noticeably busier on weekends and during neighborhood cleanups.

Drive into the lot and there’s a small entrance booth and lanes to pull up - expect to pause while attendants direct traffic. Large concrete pads and open bays hold sorted piles and roll-off containers; vehicles are guided to the correct area for metals, cardboard, or mixed recyclables. Loads are typically weighed at a scale, so plan for an in-and-out stop rather than a drive-through. The site has a gritty, industrial feel with clear piles of baled cardboard and loose scrap, not landscaped or polished.