Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Recycle Central at Pier 96
Recycle Central at Pier 96 is a transfer station in San Francisco, CA, in San Francisco County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items. San Francisco County has 13 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 1000 Amador Street, San Francisco, CA 94124 Directions |
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| County | San Francisco County, CA |
| Phone | (415) 621-6200 |
| Website | recology.com |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 6 am to 4 pm Hours listed as cardboard buyback only |
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| Access | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, cardboard |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: recology.com. 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
- Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Excess Recovery, INC Transfer stationHours: Mon to Fri 7 am to 3:30 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisScrap metal
- North Bay Hauling, INC. Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Big for Hauling and Demolitions Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Op Trucking, INC. Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Mgm Demolition Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:30 pm … Minimum per load: $60Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Transfer Station Mon-Fri: 6 am to 4:30 pm … Minimum service fee, all loads: $40Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteTiresMattresses
More in San Francisco County
All 13 drop-off sites in San Francisco County · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Recycle Central at Pier 96?
1000 Amador Street, San Francisco, CA 94124. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.
What can I drop off at Recycle Central at Pier 96?
Recycle Central at Pier 96 is listed for household trash & bulky items.
Is Recycle Central at Pier 96 open to the public?
Public drop-off run by a city, county or district.
How much does it cost to dump at Recycle Central at Pier 96?
Clean source-separated cardboard: free. Source checked October 2026.
When is Recycle Central at Pier 96 open?
Mon-Fri: 6 am to 4 pm. Hours listed as cardboard buyback only.
What other transfer stations are near Recycle Central at Pier 96?
Excess Recovery, INC in San Francisco (1.2 mi), North Bay Hauling, INC. in San Francisco (1.2 mi) and Big for Hauling and Demolitions in San Francisco (1.3 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near San Francisco?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Recology SF Transfer Station and Household Hazardous Waste Facility, about 2.8 miles away.
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