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Central Marin Sanitation Agency (Cmsa)
Central Marin Sanitation Agency (Cmsa) is a transfer station in San Rafael, CA, in San Francisco County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. We list 12 other drop-off sites in San Francisco County.
| Address | 1301 Andersen Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | San Francisco County, CA |
| Hours | Hours unknown to us so far. Check with the operator first. |
| Fees | No price on record. Many sites bill per ton with a minimum fee per visit. |
| Access | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
From EPA data dated August 2025; not yet confirmed with the operator. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in San Francisco County
- Bulky Item Collection is free for San Francisco residents (homeowners and renters) and is scheduled through Recology. Leaving furniture or appliances on the sidewalk is illegal and can lead to citations and fines unless a pickup is scheduled. Source
- Treated wood waste is not accepted for Bulky Item Recycling or at the other listed programs due to a state law change effective Dec. 31, 2020. Source
Before you go
- Gates at smaller sites often close early or on certain weekdays; call first.
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsMattresses
- Marin Sanitary Service Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsTiresScrap metal
- Hours: Wed-Sat: 9 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- El Cerrito Recycling Center Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4:30 pm Refuse minimum load (330 lb or less): $38.50 + $3.50 environmental compliance feeHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue-Sat: 8 am to 3:30 pmHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Wed-Sat: 9 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in San Francisco County
All 13 drop-off sites in San Francisco County · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Central Marin Sanitation Agency (Cmsa)?
1301 Andersen Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Central Marin Sanitation Agency (Cmsa)?
Central Marin Sanitation Agency (Cmsa) is listed for household trash & bulky items. Call ahead, because accepted items can change.
Is Central Marin Sanitation Agency (Cmsa) open to the public?
Public drop-off run by a city, county or district. Rules can differ for businesses and residents.
What other transfer stations are near Central Marin Sanitation Agency (Cmsa)?
Marin Resource Recovery Center (Marin Sanitary Service) in San Rafael (< 1 mi), Marin Sanitary Service Transfer Station in San Rafael (< 1 mi) and Central Processing Facility in Richmond (7 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near San Rafael?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Marin Household Hazardous Waste Facility, about < 1 miles away.
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