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SF Transfer Station & Hazardous Waste Facility
Where to Find Us
  • 501 Tunnel Avenue
  • San Francisco, CA 94134
  • 415.330.1400
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Transfer Station Hours
  • Monday-Friday: 7 AM – 4:30 PM
    Saturday: 7:30 AM – 4 PM
    Sunday: 7:30 AM – 4 PM
    CLOSED Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Hours
  • Thursday – Saturday: 8 AM – 4 PM
    CLOSED Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Holidays

Very Small Quantity Generator Program Hours
  • Every Other Wednesday: 8 AM – 11:30 AM (By appointment only)
    CLOSED Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Holidays

San Francisco’s transfer station is the local hub for resource recovery and disposal activities in the city. You can drop off your discards and visit the Environmental Learning Center. The SF Transfer Station is a registered construction and demolition debris recycling facility and also home to the renowned Artist in Residence Program.

Payment Methods
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and cash, but no checks.

Commercial Services:
Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
515 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco

General Manager
Maurice Quillen

Household Hazardous Waste

  • Please call 415-330-1405 or email us for details before using the facility.
  • Limit 15 gallons of paint, oil, and other household chemicals.
  • For residents of San Francisco only.

Very Small Quantity Generator Program

  • For Small Businesses located in San Francisco that generate less than 27 gallons (220 lbs.) of hazardous waste per month.
  • Appointments are required and can be made by calling 415.330.1425.
  • California State EPA ID Numbers are required to be obtained in advance of the appointment.

Available Services

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Electronic Waste Drop Off

Electronic and universal waste, such as consumer batteries, cell phones, and TVs are prohibited from the trash and recycling carts because they contain poisonous heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium that can pollute groundwater and pose harmful effects to public health. Please drop off these items at this facility for safe disposal.

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Household & Hazardous Waste Drop Off

It is illegal to put household hazardous waste in the trash or recycling carts. When hazardous wastes end up in a landfill, they can cause serious threats to humans, wildlife and the environment. Please drop off these items at this facility for safe disposal.

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Construction and Demolition Debris

As buildings are constructed, remodeled or demolished, metal, wood, sheetrock, rigid plastic, and other construction materials can be recovered and made into recycled construction material.

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Transfer Station

Our transfer stations serve as public drop-off locations for materials to be hauled and processed at nearby compost or recycling facilities. Depending on the facility, items may be sorted and then taken to their respective processing facilities based on material type. Transfer stations typically accept all sorts of recyclable materials. Please see the accepted items list or check with us before visiting to ensure acceptance of certain wastes.

Disposal & Other Fees

Minimum disposal fee of $60 per load applies to all loads.

Item Detail Rate
General Refuse
$241.09 per ton
Construction & Demolition Debris City & County of SF C&D Recycling Permits required. $241.09 per ton
Greenwaste, Brush & Compostables $241.09 per ton
Inerts, Concrete, Brick & Dirt $241.09 per ton
Certified Destruction $256.44 per ton
(Additional handling fees may apply)
Batteries First 5 gallons per month are free. After first 5 gallons per month, $3.50/lb
Fluorescent Tubes/CFLs First 30 per month are free. After first 30 free units per month, $4/unit.
TVs All sizes; CRT, Plasma, and LCD. FREE
Computer Monitors All sizes and types. FREE
Laptop Computers, other LCD devices FREE
Small Electronic Devices & Corded Appliances FREE
Commercial Equipment & Devices
$65.80 each
Any Non-California Origin Item Varies by Item; from $15.35 – $75.66 each
Passenger or Light Truck Tire, no rim Loads of 10 or more tires will not be accepted unless the hauler is a registered tire hauler and provides proof of certification and a manifest. $17 each as surcharge plus weight
Passenger or Light Truck Tire, with rim Loads of 10 or more tires will not be accepted unless the hauler is a registered tire hauler and provides proof of certification and a manifest. $20.29 each as surcharge plus weight
Truck Tire, no rim Loads of 10 or more tires will not be accepted unless the hauler is a registered tire hauler and provides proof of certification and a manifest. $32.90 each as surcharge plus weight
Truck Tire, with rim Loads of 10 or more tires will not be accepted unless the hauler is a registered tire hauler and provides proof of certification and a manifest. $41.67 each as surcharge plus weight
Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers $27.41 each as surcharge plus weight
Refrigerators and Freon Removal $64.70 each as surcharge plus weight
Mattress or Box Spring $19.19 each as surcharge plus weight
Boat or RV Destruction $177.64 each plus tonnage
Pressure Treated Wood, up to 2 cubic yards $82.24 per load plus weight
Pressure Treated Wood, over 2 cubic yards $411.21 per load plus weight
Boiler service $886.33 per load plus weight
Loader equipment $69.08 per hour
Loader Operator
$103.62 per hour
Forklift Equipment
$24.67 per hour
Material Handler $77.86 per hour

All loads entering our facility must be properly covered (tarped and tied down). Any loads that arrive not properly covered will be subjected to a $20 additional fee. No exceptions. Please help us keep our community and environment safe and clean.

Separate loads consisting of only non-commercial, California origin CRT, Plasma, or LCD display devices may be recycled at no charge. Non-commercial, California origin CRT’s, Plasma, and LCD display devices mixed with other types of solid waste being offered for disposal will be charged at the regular disposal rate of $241.09 per ton. Commercial Equipment & Devices refer to any industrial equipment or device such as electrical, automotive, or medical diagnostic equipment, and arcade or casino-style games containing CRT’s, Plasma, or LCD displays.

Transfer Station FAQ

Customers can use the contact us and choose Transfer station to submit an inquiry at https://dev.recology.com/recology-san-francisco/contact/. They can also send a direct email to SFTransferStationAR@Recology.com

Yes, (415) 330-1400, 7am -4pm Monday through Friday

Customers can use a utility bill from a San Francisco residence

Customers can use the contact us and choose Transfer station to submit an inquiry at https://dev.recology.com/recology-san-francisco/contact/ They can also send a direct email to SFTransferStationAR@Recology.com

There is no fee and Styrofoam is recyclable

Customer dumps the material themselves under supervision

We take loose cardboard and there is a fee.

We do not provide tools to customers.

Lunch time and 3pm to close are our busy times

If you need a copy of your bill you can use the contact us page and choose Transfer station to submit an inquiry at https://dev.recology.com/recology-san-francisco/contact/ or email directly at SFTransferStationAR@Recology.com

Email: SFTransferStationAR@Recology.com to request a copy of your invoice

No, please send payment to Recology Transfer Station, C/O Accounts Payable at 250 Executive Park Blvd Suite 2100, SF CA 94134

Mail a check to the address on the bill and send to Recology Transfer Station, C/O Accounts payable, 250 Executive Park Blvd Suite 2100, SF CA 94134

Recology doesn’t off an online payment system currently

Complete a credit application. Recology accepts Cash or credit cards without an account.

We mail out a statement for each month with all the load detail.