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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 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. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. San Francisco County has 14 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 501 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134 Directions |
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| County | San Francisco 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 | Run by the county, city or a waste district |
| 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 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
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other transfer stations nearby
- San Francisco Solid Waste Tran & Recycling Cnt Transfer station
- F Flores Trucking Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Sfr Recovery INC. Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Mgm Demolition Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Brothers Hauling Service Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Wed-Fri: 9 am to 2:30 pm …Household hazardous wasteElectronics
- 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
More in San Francisco County
All 14 drop-off sites in San Francisco 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), F Flores Trucking in San Francisco (1.2 mi) and Sfr Recovery INC. 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 Alameda County HHW Facility - Oakland, about 11 miles away.
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