FAQ Topic: Sanitation

How can I dispose of an old mattress?

Republic Services offers residents one On-Call Bulky Goods collection annually to get rid of unwanted items for reuse, recycling, or disposal. Your On-Call appointment must be scheduled two weeks in advance. Accepted items include: Garbage – Up to two cubic yards or the equivalent of 12 32-gallon-sized garbage bags of bagged, boxed, or bundled garbage, … Continued

How do I safely dispose of chemicals?

Household hazardous waster (HHW) is waste from your home that is toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive based on its chemical properties. Products such as batteries, paint and paint thinner, pesticides and fertilizers, and poisons are considered hazardous waste. It’s illegal and unsafe to dump this waste in the trash or down the drain. San Mateo County’s … Continued

How do I dispose of paints?

You may drop off your old paint for recycling at the following locations: Daly City Dunn Edwards, 2201 Junipero Serra Blvd., (650) 992-9660 Sherwin-Williams, 7298 Mission St., (650) 301-4936 Pacifica Recology of the Coast ABOP, 1046 Palmetto Ave., (650) 355-9000 South San Francisco Blueline Transfer Station, 500 E. Jaime Ct., (650) 589-5511 These locations take … Continued

How do I find my trash and recycling pickup day?

Residents can check their service days by going to Republic Services website, and then entering their address in the “View My Schedule” section.   It’s important to remember to have your carts placed out by 4:00 am on the collection day.  Please do not overfill you carts, and make sure the lids are fully closed. … Continued

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