Recycling Guide

Learn what materials are accepted at the John Smith Road Landfill Public Recycling Center. Follow sorting guidelines to ensure proper recycling and keep your community clean.

John Smith Road Landfill

Recycling Guide

Paper of any kind — cardboard, newspaper and mixed paper

Glass — Bottles and jars of all colors

Metals — Aluminum, tin and steel cans

Plastic Containers #1 – #7

E-Waste — Up to 4 Electronics per day per household. Businesses may schedule an appointment for drop off. Items allowed are Computer Monitors, TVs, laptops, Desktop Printers, Fax Machines, CPU’s, VCR’s and Cell phones. All other consumer electronics are not accepted. Acceptance policy may change depending on electronic recycler.

Mattresses and box springs — Up to 5 mattresses and/or box springs per household per day. Proof of address required (driver’s license or utility invoice and ID).

Used motor oil and filters- Up to 5 gallons of motor oil and 3 filters per household per day. Proof of address required (driver’s license or utility invoice and ID). San Benito County residents only; businesses will be turned away.

No Styrofoam

No Plastic bags

John Smith Road Landfill

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm
Saturday – Sunday 9am – 3pm
Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas\

Payment Types Accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Charge accounts. No Cash accepted.

John Smith Road Landfill Information

Explore important information about the John Smith Road Landfill, including accepted materials, household hazardous waste guidelines, and current disposal rates.

Use the links below to access detailed pages for safe waste handling and service pricing.

Household Hazardous Waste

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Rates

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Bulky Item Events

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