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Valley Services is a local waste drop-off in San Jose that sees a mix of neighborhood pickups and small contractor trucks. Neighbors, landscapers, and anyone clearing out a garage use this place for basic disposal needs.
There’s a small entrance booth and a weigh scale to drive over; many people stop on the way in and again on the way out for the ticket. The site feels compact compared with larger regional yards-piles and bins are close together and signage points to where to unload. Expect to pull up, get directions from the booth, and then back up to an appropriate pile or container to tip or sort materials.
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Before You Go
- Separate recyclables and organics from general trash before getting in line since California rules make separation common and it speeds unloading.
- Avoid weekend mid-afternoon runs if possible; lines tend to build up during spring cleanup and on Saturdays.
- Bring straps or a tarp to secure loose loads and something to cover dusty items-cars and site traffic make things blow around if loads aren’t tied down.
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