Rates for garbage collection services for commercial customers are effective July 1. Commercial customers may choose from the following service options and garbage rates.
Hauler Provided Garbage Carts or Bins
Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling, the City's franchised garbage hauler, provides 35, 65, and 95 gallon garbage carts and 1-30 cubic yard bins. See the
garbage rate sheet for service and rental rate details
- Customer provided garbage compactors*
- Commercial
- customers may supply their own 1-30 cubic yard compactors
Note: If your business is considering purchasing a compactor or other container type, contact Specialty in advance at (408) 565-9900 to discuss service charges and container compatibility with collection equipment.
* Compactors can be serviced on a regular schedule or on an On-Call basis.
Debris boxes
Debris boxes can be serviced on a regular schedule or on an On-Call basis. Debris boxes are available in 8, 15, 20 and 30 cubic yard sizes and require a monthly rental fee be paid. Residential use for debris boxes are limited to 30 days on city streets. Additional maintenance and service options are available for containers.
Garbage containers
Garbage containers will not be serviced if they:
- Contain any unacceptable materials
- Are overloaded
- Not properly set out
- Inaccessible to collection personnel/vehicles
Container lids must be kept closed when not in immediate use to reduce odors, litter and water entry.
Garbage, Recycling and Waste Reduction