Drop-off center
Zero Waste Energy Development Company
0.1 mi S · San Jose, CA
Landfill
Zanker Rd Landfill
San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA · All sites in Santa Clara County
Rated 3.5 of 5 from 35 reviews on public map listings
Zanker Rd Landfill is a landfill in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, operated by Zanker Road Resources Management, Limited. The site also works as a transfer station and a tire recycler.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash and tires. It is one of 40 disposal sites we list in Santa Clara County.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM – 4:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 3:45 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM – 12:45 PM |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (408) 263-2384 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
- Tires (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1956 |
| Waste in place | 1,000,000 tons (2004) |
| Size | 70 acres |
| Owner | Green Waste Recovery |
| Operator | Green Waste Recovery |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Zanker Rd Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Zanker Rd Landfill?
Monday – Friday 6 AM – 4:45 PM; Saturday 8 AM – 3:45 PM; Sunday 8 AM – 12:45 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (408) 263-2384 before hauling a load.
What does Zanker Rd Landfill accept?
Household trash and tires, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Before you haul
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- What You Can't Take to the Dump, and Where It Goes InsteadHazardous waste, tires, refrigerant appliances, batteries, electronics, paint, oil and asbestos: why dumps refuse them and where each one goes instead.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from CalEPA Regulated Site Portal) · record dated 2025-08-15
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from CalEPA Regulated Site Portal) · record dated 2025-08-15
- OpenStreetMap way/28520406 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- OpenStreetMap way/503235355 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated August 15, 2025. Hours, fees or contact details last added October 5, 2026. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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