Transfer stationVerified October 2026

Pescadero Transfer Station

Pescadero Transfer Station is a transfer station in San Mateo County, CA, listed under Pescadero. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances. San Mateo County has 17 sites in our directory, including this one.

Address	921 Bean Hollow Road, Pescadero, CA 94060 Directions
County	San Mateo County, CA
Phone	(650) 879-0729
Website	smcsustainability.org
Hours	Thu: 10 am to 5:30 pm Fri: 10 am to 5:30 pm Sat: 9 am to 4:30 pm Closed 12:00-12:30 daily per county page (Thu/Fri 10:00-12:00 and 12:30-17:30, Sat 9:00-12:00 and 12:30-16:30). Hours effective March 1, 2026; the flyer also shows the heading 'Schedule Change Postponed', so confirm before visiting.
Fees	Garbage 32-63 gallon (minimum charge) $15.00 Garbage 64-95 gallon $18.00 Garbage 96 gallon to under 1 cubic yard $25.00 Garbage per cubic yard (1-3) $40.00 Garbage per cubic yard (4-6) $55.00 Yard and wood waste per cubic yard (minimum) $34.00 Sofa $35.00 Appliance (washer, dryer, stove etc.) $30.00 each Refrigerator with Freon $87.00 each Car tire without rim $20.00 each Car tire with rim $24.00 each Electronic waste No charge Motor oil No charge Gate rates dated Jan 15, 2024 (column labeled 'Proposed Rates'); the county page says a rate increase is under consideration.
Access	Public site, typically meant for residents
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, motor oil

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: smcsustainability.org, smcsustainability.org, smcsustainability.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

A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.

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Ben Lomond Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

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Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm … Garbage per ton: $105.50

Household trash & bulky itemsElectronicsTiresAppliancesMattresses
Shoreway Environmental Center Transfer station Verified

333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos · 21 mi

Hours: Transfer Station Mon-Fri: 6 am to 6 pm … Commercial and residential garbage: $68 per cubic yard, $68 minimum per load

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Shoreway Environmental Center Transfer station Verified

333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos · 21 mi

Hours: Transfer Station Mon-Fri: 6 am to 6 pm … Commercial and residential garbage: $68 per cubic yard, $68 minimum per load

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Mountain View Recycling Center Recycling center

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Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am to 4 pm …

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pescadero Transfer Station?

921 Bean Hollow Road, Pescadero, CA 94060. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.

What can I drop off at Pescadero Transfer Station?

Pescadero Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal and appliances.

Is Pescadero Transfer Station open to the public?

Public site, typically meant for residents. Rules can differ for businesses and residents.

How much does it cost to dump at Pescadero Transfer Station?

Garbage 32-63 gallon (minimum charge): $15.00; Garbage 64-95 gallon: $18.00; Garbage 96 gallon to under 1 cubic yard: $25.00; Garbage per cubic yard (1-3): $40.00. Gate rates dated Jan 15, 2024 (column labeled 'Proposed Rates'); the county page says a rate increase is under consideration.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Pescadero Transfer Station open?

Thu: 10 am to 5:30 pm; Fri: 10 am to 5:30 pm; Sat: 9 am to 4:30 pm. Closed 12:00-12:30 daily per county page (Thu/Fri 10:00-12:00 and 12:30-17:30, Sat 9:00-12:00 and 12:30-16:30). Hours effective March 1, 2026; the flyer also shows the heading 'Schedule Change Postponed', so confirm before visiting..

What other transfer stations are near Pescadero Transfer Station?

Corinda Los Trancos Landfill Org Recycling Tran Op in Half Moon Bay (18 mi), Peninsula Sanitary Services Direct Tf in Stanford (19 mi) and Bay Area Organic Green Waste T/S in Redwood City (20 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Pescadero?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Shoreway Environmental Center, about 21 miles away.

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