San Jose Recycling Center Roof Collapse Triggers Search Efforts

Emergency responders utilize drones and search dogs to ensure no patrons remain trapped as investigations into the cause continue.

The roof of a recycling center on the 200 block of Leo Avenue in San Jose collapsed at approximately 3:07 p.m. on April 4, 2025.
All employees have been accounted for, but it is unclear if any patrons were inside at the time of the collapse.
Emergency responders, including firefighters, building inspectors, and public works officials, are conducting further searches using drones and search dogs.
Concerns about the building's structural integrity have prompted heightened safety measures during the ongoing response.
The cause of the collapse remains unknown, and no injuries have been reported as of now.