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Recology SF Transfer Station and Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Recology SF Transfer Station and Household Hazardous Waste Facility is a transfer station in San Mateo County, CA, listed under San Francisco. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. San Mateo County has 17 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 501 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134 Directions |
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| County | San Mateo County, CA |
| Phone | (415) 330-1400 |
| Website | recology.com |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:30 pm Sat-Sun: 7:30 am to 4 pm Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. HHW facility is Thu-Sat 8:00-16:00 (phone (415) 330-1405). Enter on Recycle Road. |
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| Who can use it | Open to non-residents |
| Access | Government-operated drop-off |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, batteries, paint, motor oil |
| Not accepted | hazardous waste in trash, medications, sharps, loads of 10 or more tires without registered tire hauler manifest |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Payment | cash, card |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: recology.com, recology.com. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in San Mateo County
- The San Mateo County household hazardous waste collection facility (City of San Mateo) is free for county residents, by appointment only, open Thursday, Friday and Saturday; phone (650) 372-6200. Street address not given on the page opened. Source
Before you go
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Load the heaviest items last so they come off first.
Other transfer stations nearby
- San Francisco Solid Waste Tran & Recycling Cnt Transfer station
- Brothers Hauling Service Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- F Flores Trucking Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Sfr Recovery INC. Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Smart Demolition and Excavation, INC. Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Transfer Station Mon-Fri: 6 am to 4:30 pm … Minimum service fee, all loads: $40Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteTiresMattresses
- Hours: Wed-Fri: 9 am to 2:30 pm …Household hazardous wasteElectronics
More in San Mateo County
All 17 drop-off sites in San Mateo County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Recology SF Transfer Station and Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
501 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.
What can I drop off at Recology SF Transfer Station and Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
Recology SF Transfer Station and Household Hazardous Waste Facility is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: hazardous waste in trash, medications, sharps and loads of 10 or more tires without registered tire hauler manifest.
Can non-residents use Recology SF Transfer Station and Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
Yes, according to the operator it is not limited to residents.
How much does it cost to dump at Recology SF Transfer Station and Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
Minimum per load: $60; General refuse, C&D, greenwaste, inerts per ton: $274.57; Passenger tire (no rim / with rim): $19.36 / $23.10 each; Truck tire (no rim / with rim): $37.46 / $47.46 each. Rates as shown on the page; no effective date stated. Source checked October 2026.
When is Recology SF Transfer Station and Household Hazardous Waste Facility open?
Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4:30 pm; Sat-Sun: 7:30 am to 4 pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. HHW facility is Thu-Sat 8:00-16:00 (phone (415) 330-1405). Enter on Recycle Road..
What other transfer stations are near Recology SF Transfer Station and Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
San Francisco Solid Waste Tran & Recycling Cnt in San Francisco (< 1 mi), Brothers Hauling Service in San Francisco (1.1 mi) and F Flores Trucking in San Francisco (1.2 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near San Francisco?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Blue Line MRF and Transfer Station, about 4.2 miles away.
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