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Shoreway Environmental Center
Shoreway Environmental Center is a transfer station in San Mateo County, CA, listed under San Carlos. 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, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. We list 16 other drop-off sites in San Mateo County.
| Address | 333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070 Directions |
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| County | San Mateo County, CA |
| Website | rethinkwaste.org |
| Hours | Transfer Station Mon-Fri: 6 am to 6 pm Transfer Station Sat-Sun: 8 am to 5 pm Public Recycling Center daily: 8 am to 5 pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Use Gate #1. Only phone listed on the page is 650-340-7022 ext. 603 (dead animal drop-off). |
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| Access | Government-operated drop-off |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, batteries, paint, motor oil |
| Not accepted | animal waste, propane tanks |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: rethinkwaste.org. 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.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Bay Area Organic Green Waste T/S Transfer station
- Corinda Los Trancos Landfill Org Recycling Tran Op Transfer station
- Peninsula Sanitary Services Direct Tf Transfer station
- Greenwaste Transfer Station of Hayward Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Hours: Transfer Station Mon-Fri: 6 am to 4:30 pm … Minimum service fee, all loads: $40Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteTiresMattresses
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: Thu-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 Shoreway Environmental Center?
333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Shoreway Environmental Center?
Shoreway Environmental Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: animal waste and propane tanks.
Is Shoreway Environmental Center open to the public?
Government-operated drop-off. Call if you are hauling for a business.
How much does it cost to dump at Shoreway Environmental Center?
Commercial and residential garbage: $68 per cubic yard, $68 minimum per load; Clean green waste: $62.50 per cubic yard, $62.50 minimum per load; Clean construction and demolition debris: $65 per cubic yard, $65 minimum per load; Clean wood: $65.50 per yard, $65.50 minimum per load. Rates as shown on the location-hours page; no effective date stated.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Shoreway Environmental Center open?
Transfer Station Mon-Fri: 6 am to 6 pm; Transfer Station Sat-Sun: 8 am to 5 pm; Public Recycling Center daily: 8 am to 5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Use Gate #1. Only phone listed on the page is 650-340-7022 ext. 603 (dead animal drop-off)..
What other transfer stations are near Shoreway Environmental Center?
Bay Area Organic Green Waste T/S in Redwood City (3.8 mi), Corinda Los Trancos Landfill Org Recycling Tran Op in Half Moon Bay (8.3 mi) and Peninsula Sanitary Services Direct Tf in Stanford (8.3 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near San Carlos?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Blue Line MRF and Transfer Station, about 11 miles away.
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