San José Environmental Services

09/15/2026

, take part in California's LARGEST volunteer cleanup event - on Saturday, September 19.
Volunteer at more than 16 locations in San José to remove litter from local creeks, parks, and waterways before it reaches our oceans.
Join Environmental Services staff and our partner Many Paths One Destination on 9/19 at the Singleton site (off McLaughlin Avenue and Capitol Expressway) and help remove litter near Coyote Creek. Volunteers of all ages welcome! Visit bit.ly/SanJoseCCD-2026 to sign up today (link in bio).
Interested in other cleanup sites? Visit cleanacreek.org/events for the full list.

This cleanup site is hosted by the Many Paths One Destination and the City of San Jose - Environmental Services

09/14/2026

It's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! Join us in sharing our appreciation for all the hard-working drivers who keep our communities clean, protecting public health and the environment year-round. Thank you to all of our truck drivers who get up early, rain or shine, and haul away garbage, recycling, junk items, and yard trimmings for San José’s 10,000+ commercial businesses and 270,000 households!

We appreciate your hard work to ! GreenWaste, GreenTeam / West Valley, Republic Services, California Waste Solutions, and Garden City


The quote on slide two is part of an email we received from a grateful resident who wanted to recognize the hard-working crews she sees every week: “Their work is not easy, and I don't believe they receive enough recognition for everything they do. No matter the conditions, they help keep our neighborhood clean and running smoothly, and that deserves to be acknowledged.”

09/11/2026

Are you interested in developing, implementing and monitoring programs that ensure reliable, safe and clean water in ? 💧

We're looking for a Water Resources and Compliance Specialist. Apply today at SJEnvironment.org/ESDCareers!

09/10/2026

Hey come with us as we dispose of our household hazardous waste. Schedule your free drop off appointment at HHW.org or by calling (408) 299-7300.

09/09/2026

, take part in California's LARGEST volunteer cleanup event - on Saturday, September 19.
Volunteer at more than 16 locations in San José to remove litter from local creeks, parks, and waterways before it reaches our oceans.
Join Environmental Services staff and our partner on 9/19 at the Singleton site (off McLaughlin Avenue and Capitol Expressway) and help remove litter near Coyote Creek. Volunteers of all ages welcome! Visit bit.ly/SanJoseCCD-2026 to sign up today.

Interested in other cleanup sites? Visit cleanacreek.org/events for the full list. 🌊✨

This cleanup site is hosted by the Many Paths One Destination and the City of San Jose - Environmental Services

09/04/2026

The City of San José is inviting all single-family residents who received an ‘Oops’ or ‘Good Job’ tag on their recycling cart through the City’s CART Program to share their experience. Please click the following link to take the survey: bit.ly/carttagsurvey

What is the Contamination And Recycling Tagging (CART) Program?

CART provides households with direct personalized feedback through “Oops” and “Good Job” tags to help residents recycle right and reduce contamination. In 2022, 57% of items placed in single-family recycling carts were not recyclable. Thanks to residents and the CART Program, that number dropped to 41% when measured in 2024! The contamination rate will be measured again this fall.

Let’s keep working together to reach our goal of lowering the amount of non-recyclables in recycling carts to 10% or less. Everyone that recycles right helps conserve resources, reduce landfill waste, and keep garbage fees low. ♻️

AD: A City of San José CART ambassador stands near recycling and garbage containers, holding up “Oops” and “Good Job” recycling tags. The ambassador speaks directly to the camera and invites San José residents to take a brief survey about their experience with the CART program. B-roll shows the ambassador placing tags on recycling carts, reviewing items inside recycling carts and identifying items that do not belong in recycling. The ambassador reminds viewers to recycle right and explains that plastic wrap, non-recyclable paper, plastic bags and plastic packaging belong in the garbage. The video ends with the ambassador encouraging viewers to visit SanJoseRecycles.org for recycling guidance.

09/04/2026

Landscape professionals! The Santa Clara Valley Green Gardener In-Person Training starts September 10, 2026. Learn Integrated Pest Management, soil management, and irrigation techniques to meet the growing demand for sustainable landscape maintenance expertise. Register now!
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09/02/2026

Junk Pickup is the city of 's most popular service, with over 97,000 pickup appointments over the past year! Did you know you can schedule appointments year-round at no extra cost? Once you get your appointment, remember to follow the setout instructions so your items are picked up when expected.

Learn more about what items are accepted and instructions on how to properly set them out at SJEnvironment.org/JunkPickup-Items

09/01/2026

Hey residents! Due to popular demand, the City of San José is hosting a Compost/Mulch Giveaway Event this Saturday, September 5th from 8 a.m. - noon (or while supplies last) at Emma Prusch Farm Park! The entrance to the event will close at noon, or earlier if supplies are exhausted. For more info visit SJEnvironment.org/Compost.

Join us at this self-serve event to load up to 50 gallons of compost or mulch— equivalent to 10 plastic hardware buckets or 4 repurposed garden soil bags. Bring your shovels, containers, gloves, and extra helping hands! Both compost and mulch will be available at this event. See you there!

08/31/2026

San José residents, learn how to recycle right, reduce contamination, and use City resources to answer recycling questions on September 3 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at City Hall, Wing Rooms 118, 119, 120 Zoom. Visit our link in bio to sign up for the webinar!♻️