San Francisco Trash Dump, Transfer Stations & Landfills

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Transfer

San Francisco Transfer Station

501 Tunnel Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134

Accepts: General disposal loads, Mixed waste, Bulky items (check restrictions)

Verified 2026-02-23

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Hazardous

San Francisco Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off

501 Tunnel Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134

Accepts: Household hazardous waste, Paint and chemicals, Batteries

Verified 2026-02-23

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Recycling

Recology Recycle Center

1000 Amador St, San Francisco, CA 94124

Accepts: Cardboard, Paper and common recyclables, Sorted drop-off materials

Verified 2026-02-23

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Recycling

Smart Demolition & Excavation Recycling Center

231 Loomis St, San Francisco, CA 94124

Accepts: Construction and demolition debris, Recyclable C&D materials, Sorted debris loads

Verified 2026-02-23

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Recycling

Circosta Iron & Metal

1801 Evans Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

Accepts: Scrap metal, Ferrous and non-ferrous material, Sorted metal loads

Verified 2026-02-23

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Landfill

Hillside Landfill

1 Sand Hill Rd, Colma, CA 94014

Accepts: Municipal solid waste, Approved bulky disposal loads, Approved C&D material

Verified 2026-02-23

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Transfer

Berkeley Transfer Station

1201 2nd St, Berkeley, CA 94710

Accepts: General disposal loads, Bulky items, Select recyclable streams

Verified 2026-02-23

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Recycling

Berkeley Recycling Center

669 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710

Accepts: Cardboard and paper, Bottles and cans, Sorted recyclable materials

Verified 2026-02-23

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Recycling

El Cerrito Recycling Center

7501 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Accepts: Common recyclables, Bottles and cans, Sorted drop-off materials

Verified 2026-02-23

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Recycling

Urban Ore Donations

900 Murray St, Berkeley, CA 94710

Accepts: Reusable household items, Salvaged building materials, Selected recyclables

Verified 2026-02-23

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Recycling

California Waste Solutions

1820 10th St, Oakland, CA 94607

Accepts: Common recyclables, Commercial recycling loads, Sorted material streams

Verified 2026-02-23

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Looking for a dump, landfill, transfer station, or recycling drop-off near this city? JunkScout lists nearby disposal and drop-off locations with hours, rules, and accepted materials when available.

Where can I dump trash in San Francisco today?

Most areas have a mix of public drop-off centers, private landfills, and transfer stations. The right choice depends on what you’re hauling - furniture, household trash, construction debris, brush, or recyclables. Use the listings above to confirm what’s accepted before you drive out.

Where can I drop off trash for free in San Francisco?

Some San Francisco-area services offer resident-focused or lower-cost drop-off options, while private transfer stations and landfills usually charge by load size or material type.

San Francisco transfer stations and recycling centers: what they accept

Commonly accepted items include furniture, yard waste, brush, construction debris (C&D), appliances (sometimes restricted), and mixed recyclables. Some facilities accept only certain materials or require loads to be separated.

San Francisco landfill and transfer station fees, hours, and rules

Disposal rules vary by site. Some facilities are resident-only and require ID or proof of address. Others charge based on load size, weight, or material type. Hours can change seasonally - always check the facility’s website or call ahead when possible.

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About dumping in this city

ID

Resident rules vary

Some public facilities require proof of residency. Call ahead if unsure.

C&D

Construction debris

C&D may be accepted only at certain sites or for a fee.

Call

Always confirm

Hours and accepted materials change. Check the facility’s site or call first.

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