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Construction Debris Removal in San Jose, California

Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.

For small-to-medium debris volumes, curbside pickup can be faster than renting a dumpster.

Price locked at bookingNo home entrySame-day pickup

1,000+

Cities covered

50

States served

Nationwide

Same-day

Pickup available

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100+ five-star

How construction debris removal works in San Jose

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Dropcurb

Your pickup

Couch

Standard sofa

$79

Queen mattress

+ $29 add-on

+$29

Dresser

+ $29 add-on

+$29
Total
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How much does construction debris removal cost in San Jose?

Construction debris removal starts at $109 for curb-ready small-job debris.

$109

Flat rate · No hidden fees · Price guaranteed

Pickup fee$79
First construction debrisIncluded
Heavy item upgrade+$30
Each additional construction debris+$59
Book construction debris pickup — $109

✓ Price guaranteed before you book. No surprises, no hidden fees.

Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of a construction debris in San Jose

Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City transfer station$30–$150Same dayTransport and unload yourself.You have truck access
Dumpster rental$300–$700+1–2 daysLoad over several days and manage permit/placement.Large projects
Traditional junk crew$200–$900+1–3 daysIn-home/onsite estimate.Complex access scenarios
Contractor haul-awayProject-basedVariesBundled with contractor workflow.Active renovation projects
Dropcurb$109+Same dayCurb-ready stack/bags, online booking.Small renovation cleanup

How to prepare your construction debris for pickup

  • Bag loose debris and stack neatly at curb; keep piles accessible and dry if possible.
  • ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
  • ✓ No need to be home

When do you need construction debris removal in San Jose?

  • Small renovation cleanup
  • Drywall, lumber, and tile scraps
  • Garage project debris haul-away
  • Post-contractor cleanup overflow

Does San Jose pick up construction debris?

Junk removal in San Jose, CA starts at $79 with Dropcurb — same-day curbside pickup with instant online pricing. San Jose offers free, unlimited curbside Junk Pickup by appointment through 311 (schedule 24/7 at 311.sanjoseca.gov or call 408-535-3500), but wait times run 2-3 weeks and the program excludes construction debris. GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery (705 Los Esteros Rd) charges a $60 minimum load fee or per-cubic-yard rate (whichever is higher, rates updated July 9, 2026). No hazardous waste, wet garbage, or food waste accepted at Zanker.

City program details: San Jose free, unlimited Junk Pickup by appointment — schedule 24/7 via 311.sanjoseca.gov, dial 3-1-1, or call (408) 535-3500. Provide your service address and select acceptable items. Wait: 3-7 days to 2+ weeks depending on demand. Items set curbside up to 24 hours before scheduled date. Construction debris excluded — requires authorized hauler. Look up your recycling collection company at sanjoseca.gov for appointment date confirmation. GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility (705 Los Esteros Rd, San Jose 95134) — rates updated July 9, 2026. Site 1 hours: Mon-Fri 6 AM-5:45 PM, Sat 8 AM-3:45 PM, Sun 8 AM-12:45 PM. Newby Island Resource Recovery Park (Republic Services) also accepts residential waste.

San Jose offers free, unlimited curbside Junk Pickup by appointment — schedule 24/7 at 311.sanjoseca.gov, dial 3-1-1, or call (408) 535-3500. Provide your service address and select acceptable items. Items must be set out up to 24 hours before pickup. Wait times run 3-7 days to 2+ weeks depending on demand. Construction debris excluded — requires an authorized hauler. Use the San Jose 311 app for missed pickup reports and junk pickup scheduling. Look up your recycling collection company at sanjoseca.gov for appointment confirmation — note that your 311 confirmation is separate from the hauler's appointment confirmation. GreenWaste Zanker Resource Recovery Facility (705 Los Esteros Rd, San Jose 95134, phone 408-263-2384) updated gate rates July 9, 2026. Minimum CY load charge is $60 or 1 CY, whichever is more. Also operates Site 2 at 675 Los Esteros Rd. Hours: Mon-Fri 6 AM-5:45 PM, Sat 8 AM-3:45 PM, Sun 8 AM-12:45 PM. No hazardous waste, wet garbage, or food waste accepted — load checking program in effect. Prices subject to change without notice. Guadalupe Recycling & Disposal Facility (WM) serves San Jose and southern Santa Clara County. Newby Island Resource Recovery Park (Republic Services) also accepts residential waste. San Jose multi-family garbage service rates updated July 1, 2026. Junk King San Jose offers volume-based pricing with text-a-photo estimates — big red trucks hold 20% more than standard vehicles. College HUNKS Hauling Junk San Jose provides full-service removal with trained crews. Average San Jose junk removal costs $252-$264 per Homeyou (February 2026 data, 9,096 local projects). LoadUp charges $79 per item. 1-800-GOT-JUNK runs $150-$600+ with mandatory in-person quotes.

Dropcurb picks up construction debris same-day in San Jose for $109 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

Free junk pickup — if you can wait 2-3 weeks for an appointment.

San Jose offers free curbside Junk Pickup through 311, but with over 1 million residents competing for appointment slots, waits stretch 2-3 weeks. Construction debris isn't accepted at all. For a city with $150K median income and fast-paced Silicon Valley lifestyles, weeks of waiting doesn't work.

2-3 weeks

311 appointment wait time

1,013,240

Residents sharing the system

~$65/load

Zanker Materials self-haul rate

What happens to your construction debris after pickup

Debris is routed to permitted C&D processing facilities where recyclable fractions are separated when feasible.

Why San Jose residents choose Dropcurb for construction debris removal

San Jose's free Junk Pickup works — if you can wait 2-3 weeks for an appointment and your item isn't C&D material. Dropcurb picks up same-day at $79. No calling 311, no 2-week wait, no exclusions beyond hazardous waste. Cheaper than Junk King's on-site estimate model and College HUNKS' $150+ pricing.

Serving Willow Glen, Almaden Valley, Silver Creek, Evergreen, Cambrian Park, Rose Garden, and 4 more neighborhoods in San Jose.

Google Reviews

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Fabulous service. Booked online and they were there in half an hour and took the mattress and topper away! Also spoke with someone on the phone too who was so nice. Jack was very friendly and professional!!

Tina CoyleGuide
10 hours ago · 13 reviews

This was a very quick and seamless process!

Bernardo Medeiros
18 hours ago · 2 reviews

Responsive, priced right, did what they said they would do. Will definitely use them again!

John Weiss
5 days ago · 15 reviews

Responsive and helpful.

Rey Shah
7 days ago

Best service and prompt!

Victor PerezGuide
1 week ago · 7 reviews

Great experience, very easy to book. Team was very communicative and were flexible when I needed to reschedule my pickup. Highly recommend.

Warren CreamerGuide
1 week ago · 20 reviews

I went online and found Dropcurb for a couch that was placed outside a dumpster. The team was quick to respond and then…

Kristina Chervenka
1 week ago

I shopped around for the best price to take away an old water heater tank and Dropcurb was the best, by a lot, which was…

Veronica Protrader
1 week ago · 2 reviews

Absolutely painless easy experience — thank you for the prompt amazing service!

E. R.Guide
1 week ago · 11 reviews

Great customer service and items picked up in a timely manner. Prices are reasonable and I will definitely use Dropcurb again. Highly recommend.

Lori Rich
1 week ago · 10 reviews

Very good people to work with — very responsive and quick.

Jovan Holmes
1 week ago · 2 reviews

Excellent and on-time service!

Jeremy Zacks
1 week ago · 2 reviews

Quick response, prompt payment.

K. H.
2 weeks ago · 5 reviews

Had a sofa to remove and my garbage company said to leave it on the curb and they'd pick it up within the next 3 weeks…

Jared Frederickson
2 weeks ago · 12 reviews

Very easy pickup and disposal — absolutely love working with them!

Steve Fites
2 weeks ago

So easy to collaborate with friends and family to get those mattresses out of storage and disposed of properly for a decent cost! Winning with this company!

Ann Lindstrom
2 weeks ago · 4 reviews

Amazing experience. We booked the day before and Jack was super communicative. We had time constraints and had to refund…

Zhengyuan Ma
2 weeks ago · 4 reviews

We needed a treadmill disposed of and Dropcurb was the best price by FAR…

Michelle Bennett
2 weeks ago · 11 reviews

Easy schedule, easy pay, and it was gone on schedule!

Leslie Lucas
3 weeks ago · 6 reviews

Super easy process! I left my items out by the curb and they were gone quickly. Really appreciated the text and photo confirmation once the job was finished.

Courtney Burton
4 weeks ago · 7 reviews

These guys were amazing — a way better deal than 1-800-GOT-JUNK!

Shef Osborn
4 weeks ago · 3 reviews

Great communication and support! Highly recommend.

Adam Zimmerman
4 weeks ago · 5 reviews

For those with poor county or city bulk trash pickup service, this is a great reasonable solution.

Nancy Turnbeaugh
4 weeks ago · 9 reviews

Great service! Same day! Courteous pickup people! Highly recommend!

Sean H.
5 weeks ago · 3 reviews

Excellent service, extremely good communication. Let me know exactly what to expect and what times to have my items at the curb…

Jason ChristensenGuide
5 weeks ago · 8 reviews

Fast, friendly and great communication with an easy to use website. Definitely would recommend and use their services again.

Faye Lin
5 weeks ago

Quick and efficient!

Chad Gielow
6 weeks ago · 4 reviews

The team was extremely accommodating even when we had more trash than expected. They went above and beyond for us and I'd absolutely use them again!

Colin S.Guide
6 weeks ago · 13 reviews

Great work. I called and they came so quickly. And they cleaned up. I'll definitely use them again.

B. J.
7 weeks ago

We needed to get rid of couches that donations would not respond to. I didn't want to pay the astronomical prices other companies quoted…

Christina Wells
7 weeks ago · 11 reviews

The service was great! They even picked up on the same day. Would definitely recommend!

Ashleigh Strong
7 weeks ago

I was able to book an appointment online, and the process was seamless. Great communications throughout! I'll definitely do it again when I do more cleaning up. Thank you, Dropcurb!

Kim Satterfield
11 weeks ago · 6 reviews

Great communication.

Ed Xandr
16 hours ago · 4 reviews

Very clear communication, highly recommend.

Jackson Glines
2 days ago · 2 reviews

Very professional and they get the job done on time. Communication is spot on and very responsive!

Villera Jamu
6 days ago · 3 reviews

Love the service.

Robin Banks
1 week ago · 9 reviews

They get it done and fast — two thumbs up.

Tim Moore
1 week ago · 2 reviews

Quick easy clean process. Would definitely deal with Dropcurb again!

Joseph
1 week ago · 2 reviews

I had a great experience with Dropcurb. Their price was the best around and their service very good, better than expected. No question who I will use next time.

Sevonne CohenGuide
1 week ago · 19 reviews

I had a great experience. They came and picked up my elliptical right on time and delivered exactly what they said. I recommend if you need to haul materials away.

Mark Farris
1 week ago

Fast and reliable.

L. C.
1 week ago · 3 reviews

Awesome experience. Roger was amiable and efficient.

Geoffrey LordiGuide
1 week ago · 41 reviews

Partnering with Dropcurb included a seamless pickup and an all around smooth process, fast responses via text message…

Taylor KjosGuide
1 week ago · 8 reviews

I used Dropcurb to pick up an old elliptical that heavy trash wouldn't pick up. They came within a couple of hours…

Pehler Travel
1 week ago · 12 reviews

Simple flat rate, competitive price, easy usage, and fast friendly service. Would highly recommend the service.

Cyphix
2 weeks ago · 4 reviews

Great experience with curbside pickup. Jack was flexible with rescheduling and gave us great communication, with a heads up…

Genevieve
2 weeks ago

Steve arrived with an extra hand and was incredibly friendly. He completed the job swiftly, leaving me thoroughly satisfied. I'm definitely going to use Dropcurb in the future.

Jonathan Stephenson
2 weeks ago · 3 reviews

Fast, cheap, and prompt!

David Holmes
2 weeks ago

My wife and I needed to get our mattress and box spring removed ASAP…

Craig McClellan
2 weeks ago · 2 reviews

First time customer. Extremely responsive and an easy process. Felt too good to be true! Would definitely recommend.

Holly Horton
2 weeks ago · 2 reviews

Great experience all around. We had been quoted $400 to haul away our old sectional. I found Dropcurb online, called…

Ed KellerGuide
4 weeks ago · 32 reviews

Very prompt and helpful. Courteous too!

Stephanie Beaulieu
4 weeks ago · 3 reviews

These guys are awesome! I called around 10:30 in the morning and by 12:30 they were here to pick the stuff up. No hassle, no fuss. I love these guys and will definitely use them again.

Jenny TennantGuide
4 weeks ago · 18 reviews

Excellent service, really easy process, and it saved me money, time, and worries.

Valeria Olmedo
4 weeks ago · 2 reviews

It's been a pleasure to deal with Dropcurb. The price was reasonable, the pickup was on time, and the driver was so nice. I will definitely use them again.

Sharon BallGuide
4 weeks ago · 22 reviews

Real quick easy sign up. Really fast pickup. Definitely would go this route again!

R. H.
5 weeks ago · 7 reviews

Great service. I can just order this on a whim and not have to think about it. It's done, gone, and reliable. So much easier than stressing about it.

Tyler Good
5 weeks ago · 5 reviews

Really appreciate how easy it was to communicate with this company. Would definitely recommend!

Sarah A.
5 weeks ago · 6 reviews

Great job! So nice to just have the junk gone with little effort on my part!

Heather L.
6 weeks ago · 5 reviews

Great experience start to finish. Website was very easy to navigate and schedule a pickup. Items were gone with a picture verification via text the very next day. An A+ company.

Cory BickhamGuide
6 weeks ago · 13 reviews

Had to get rid of stuff in my basement and these guys came and did a great job.

DJ Wanesti
7 weeks ago · 8 reviews

I had a fantastic experience with Dropcurb on my last appliance pickup. Jack, the owner, was great to work with — very responsive…

Joe LiebkeGuide
7 weeks ago · 12 reviews

We had an ordinance violation and called to have the trash removed. They responded and were able to pick up same day and did an excellent job! Definitely recommend.

Steve Bilsbury
11 weeks ago · 14 reviews

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