The most common products include paints and thinners, cleaning chemicals, aerosols, batteries, automotive fluids, and pool and garden chemicals. It is illegal to dispose of HHW through your regular garbage collection service. Weekend HHW drop-offs are held monthly in locations throughout Santa Clara County. The City of San Jos Housing Department has a program that offers low interest home repair loans to qualifying lower income property owners. This program is available for owners of single-family homes and mobile homes.
Counselors are available to assist with selected cases.
If a party is delinquent with Recycle Plus charges for more than four months, applicable delinquent charges may be subjected to the City of San Jos lien process. The City of San Jos Paint Grant Program assists qualified property owners with the exterior painting of their properties. Eligible properties include single-family homes, duplexes, mobile homes, and rental properties. Income limits apply. This program is available to owner occupants of single-family homes and mobile homes and owners of small rental properties.