Special handling
Textiles
Donate clean and dry clothes to a local thrift store. Call to inquire if they accept other items such as bedding and linens.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
Special handling
Couch, sofa, chair, table, desk, night stand, wardrobe, dresser
If furniture is in good, functioning condition, please consider donation on the Facebook Buy Nothing group, NextDoor, Craigslist, and freecycle.org
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Community Thrift Store (Valencia St. & Clarion Alley) 623 Valencia St San Francisco, California 94110 (415) 861-4910 |
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| Out of the Closet (Folsom St. & 9th St.) 1295 Folsom Street San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 558-7176 |
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| Out of the Closet (Polk St. & California St.) 1498 Polk Street San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 771-1503 |
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| Recology Bulky Item Recycling Pick-up Service (FREE) SF Residents only - No Businesses Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1300 |
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| The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center (Valencia St & Cesar Chavez St) 1501 Valencia St San Francisco , California 94110 (415) 401-0698 |
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Special handling
stain
Includes indoor and outdoor, latex and oil-base. Max 5 gal/day at Retail Take-Back locations. No business waste. Recycle empty and dry small paint can s in blue recycling bin.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Brownies Ace Hardware 1563 Polk Street San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 673-8900 |
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| Center Hardware 3003 3rd Street San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 861-1800 |
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| Cliff's Variety 479 Castro St San Francisco, California 94114 (415) 431-5365 |
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| Cole Hardware (2254 Polk St) 2254 Polk St San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 200-3370 |
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| Cole Hardware (627 Vallejo St) 627 Vallejo St San Francisco, California 94133 (415) 200-2215 |
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| Cole Hardware (70 4th St) 70 4th St San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 200-3444 |
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| Cole Hardware (956 Cole St) 956 Cole St San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 319-6705 |
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| Creative Paint 5435 Geary Blvd San Francisco, California 94121 (415) 666-3380 |
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| Dunn Edwards Paint 750 Bryant St San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 227-0359 |
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| Fredericksen Hardware 3029 Fillmore Street San Francisco, California 94123 (415) 292-2950 |
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Special handling
consumer batteries, loose batteries, A-AA-C-D-9 volt batteries
Put small household batteries into a clear plastic bag on top of black bin or search for retail take-back location. PUT CLEAR TAPE OVER CONTACTS OF LITHIUM BATTERIES. No business waste.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Brownies Ace Hardware 1563 Polk Street San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 673-8900 |
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| Center Hardware 3003 3rd Street San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 861-1800 |
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| Charity Cultural Services Center 731 Commercial St San Francisco, California 94108 (415) 989-8224 |
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| Cliff's Variety 479 Castro St San Francisco, California 94114 (415) 431-5365 |
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| Cole Hardware (2254 Polk St) 2254 Polk St San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 200-3370 |
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| Cole Hardware (627 Vallejo St) 627 Vallejo St San Francisco, California 94133 (415) 200-2215 |
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| Cole Hardware (70 4th St) 70 4th St San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 200-3444 |
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| Cole Hardware (956 Cole St) 956 Cole St San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 319-6705 |
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| Discount Builders Supply 1695 Mission St San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 621-8511 |
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| Dukes Hardware 2526 Noriega St San Francisco, California 94122 (415) 753-0258 |
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Special handling
fluorescent tubes, fluorescent circles, high intensity discharge or HID, Sodium Vapor
Many older types of energy efficient lighting contain toxic mercury. Max 5 bulbs or tubes per day. No business waste at Retail Take-Back locations.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Brownies Ace Hardware 1563 Polk Street San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 673-8900 |
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| Center Hardware 3003 3rd Street San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 861-1800 |
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| Charity Cultural Services Center 731 Commercial St San Francisco, California 94108 (415) 989-8224 |
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| City Lights 707 Bayshore blvd San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 863-2020 |
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| Cliff's Variety 479 Castro St San Francisco, California 94114 (415) 431-5365 |
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| Cole Hardware (2254 Polk St) 2254 Polk St San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 200-3370 |
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| Cole Hardware (627 Vallejo St) 627 Vallejo St San Francisco, California 94133 (415) 200-2215 |
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| Cole Hardware (70 4th St) 70 4th St San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 200-3444 |
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| Cole Hardware (956 Cole St) 956 Cole St San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 319-6705 |
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| Discount Builders Supply 1695 Mission St San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 621-8511 |
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Special handling
bulky items
Take to a recycling location or contact a pick-up service.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Recology Bulky Item Recycling Pick-up Service (FREE) SF Residents only - No Businesses Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1300 |
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| Recology San Francisco Transfer Station & Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1400 |
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Special handling
medicines, medication, pills, pill, meds, pharmaceuticals, drugs, pharmaceutical
Take to a designated drop-off location, or request a mail-back package. No business waste.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| AHF Pharmacy 518a Castro St. San Francisco, California 94114 (415) 255-2720 |
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| Alto Pharmacy 1400 Tennessee St, #2 San Francisco, California 94107 (800) 874-5881 |
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| Charlie's Pharmacy 1101 Fillmore St San Francisco, California 94115 (415) 567-0771 |
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| Chinese Hospital Pharmacy 845 Jackson St San Francisco, California 94133 (415) 677-2430 |
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| Clay Medical Pharmacy 929 Clay St, #103 San Francisco, California 94108 (415)956-5456 |
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| CVS Pharmacy (1059 Hyde St) 1059 Hyde St San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 346-6100 |
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| CVS Pharmacy (1900 - 19th Ave) 1900 - 19th Ave San Francisco, California 94116 (415) 664-1834 |
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| CVS Pharmacy (3600 Geary Blvd) 3600 Geary Blvd San Francisco, California 94118 (415) 668-6083 |
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| CVS Pharmacy (377 - 32nd Ave) 377 - 32nd Ave San Francisco, California 94121 (415) 666-3153 |
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| CVS Pharmacy (499 Haight St) 499 Haight St San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 503-0722 |
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Free drop off recycling for San Francisco residents and businesses at 501 Tunnel Avenue San Francisco, CA 94134. Learn more about how to properly dispose of or reuse sandbags on the SF Environment website.
shoe, sandal, sandals, footwear
usable condition
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
Special handling
sharps, needle, sharp, syringe
Take to a designated drop-off location. NO LOOSE NEEDLES. Needles must be inside a Sharps Container. Free replacement sharps containers available. No business waste.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Alto Pharmacy 1400 Tennessee St, #2 San Francisco, California 94107 (800) 874-5881 |
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| Central Drug Store 4494 Mission St San Francisco, California 94112 (415) 585-0111 |
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| CVS Pharmacy (499 Haight St) 499 Haight St San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 503-0722 |
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| Golden Gate Pharmacy 1836 Noriega Street San Francisco, California 94122 (415) 661-0790 |
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| Koshland Pharmacy 301 Folsom St, #B San Francisco, California 94105 (415) 344-0600 |
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| Mission Wellness Pharmacy 2424 Mission St San Francisco, California 94110 (415) 826-3484 |
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| North East Medical Services - Noriega Clinic 1400 Noriega St San Francisco, California 94122 (415) 391-9686 |
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| North East Medical Services - San Bruno Clinic 2574 San Bruno Avenue San Francisco, California 94134 415-391-9686 |
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| North East Medical Services - San Bruno Clinic 2574 San Bruno Ave San Francisco, California 94134 (415) 391-9686 |
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| North East Medical Services - Stockton Clinic 1520 Stockton St San Francisco, California 94133 (415) 391-9686 |
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Recycle bin
soda, tin can, aluminum can, can
Empty contents.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| BOTTLEBANK - CRV Bag drop Various locations San Francisco, California 94102 (415) 907-5455 |
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| Our Planet Recycling SF - Recycling Center 445 Bayshore Blvd San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 866-6102 |
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Special handling
Take to a designated drop-off location. Max of 5 gals per day. No business waste.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue San Francisco, California 94134 (415) 330-1405 |
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| San Francisco Honda (2098 Lombard St) 2098 Lombard St San Francisco, California 94123 (415) 346-7400 |
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| Valvoline Instant Oil Change (300 - 7th St.) 300 7th St San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 552-5400 |
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Special handling
Art supplies may contain hazardous chemicals which must not go in any bin. Handle full or partial containers as chemical liquid.
Household goods & kitchen appliances
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| SCRAP (Toland St. & Newcomb Ave.) 2150 Newcomb Avenue San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 647-1746 |
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| The Salvation Army Donation Center (Valencia St. & Cesar Chavez St.) 3550 Cesar Chavez St San Francisco, California 94110 1-800-728-7825 |
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| The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center (Geary Blvd & 4th Ave.) 3921 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, California 94118 (415) 876-6390 |
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Special handling
tank, cylinder
Return to grocery store or propane vendor for exchange
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue San Francisco, California 94134 (415) 330-1405 |
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SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Bike Kitchen 650 Florida St, Suite H San Francisco , California 94110 (415) 506-7433 |
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| Community Thrift Store (Valencia St. & Clarion Alley) 623 Valencia St San Francisco, California 94110 (415) 861-4910 |
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| Out of the Closet (Folsom St. & 9th St.) 1295 Folsom Street San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 558-7176 |
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| Out of the Closet (Polk St. & California St.) 1498 Polk Street San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 771-1503 |
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| The San Francisco Bike Hut 40 Pier Suite #15 San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 543-4335 |
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Special handling
Donate books to a local thrift store or to Friends of the San Francisco Public Library's donation center in Potrero Hill.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
Bag-in-Box, Multi-Layer Pouch, Paperback Carton, Plastic Pouch
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| BOTTLEBANK - CRV Bag drop Various locations San Francisco, California 94102 (415) 907-5455 |
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| Our Planet Recycling SF - Recycling Center 445 Bayshore Blvd San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 866-6102 |
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Special handling
Self-haul option: please take this to a registered facility
Hire a permitted transporter
For more information on Construction and Demolition Recycling, please visit this link
Landfill bin
broken, shattered glass, shattered
Broken glassware, such as stemware, drink glasses, porcelain, and tempered glass should be placed in the trash bin. Broken bottles and jars can be placed in the blue recycling bin.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Best Buy (Harrison St. & 13th St.) 1717 Harrison Street San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 626-9682 |
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| Goodwill Donation Center (Buchanan St. & Bay St.) 3605 Buchanan Street San Francisco, California 94123 (415) 575-2145 |
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| Goodwill Donation Center (Wisconsin St. & 16th St) 121 Wisconsin St San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 575-2104 |
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| Out of the Closet (Folsom St. & 9th St.) 1295 Folsom Street San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 558-7176 |
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| Out of the Closet (Polk St. & California St.) 1498 Polk Street San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 771-1503 |
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| The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse 4695 Telegraph Avenue Oakland , California 94609 (510) 547-6470 |
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If car seat is in good, functioning condition, please consider donation on NextDoor's marketplace, Craigslist, or Facebook groups. Please evaluate the integrity of the car seat beforehand, including expiration dates, manufacturer recalls, and accidents.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Target 285 Winston Drive San Francisco, California 94132 (415) 680-2914 |
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| Target 789 Mission St San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 343-6272 |
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| Target 2675 Geary Blvd San Francisco, California 94118 (415) 796-5280 |
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Recycle bin
Break down boxes.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Recology San Francisco Transfer Station & Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1400 |
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| Recycle Central (Pier 96) 1000 Amador Street San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 621-6200 |
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Special handling
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Recology Bulky Item Recycling Pick-up Service (FREE) SF Residents only - No Businesses Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1300 |
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| Recology San Francisco Transfer Station & Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1400 |
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Recycle bin
cassette
Please remove film portion before placing hard plastic in the recycling bin.
RECYCLE
Recycle bin
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Community Thrift Store (Valencia St. & Clarion Alley) 623 Valencia St San Francisco, California 94110 (415) 861-4910 |
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| Goodwill Donation Center (Buchanan St. & Bay St.) 3605 Buchanan Street San Francisco, California 94123 (415) 575-2145 |
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| Goodwill Donation Center (Wisconsin St. & 16th St) 121 Wisconsin St San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 575-2104 |
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| Out of the Closet (Folsom St. & 9th St.) 1295 Folsom Street San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 558-7176 |
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| Out of the Closet (Polk St. & California St.) 1498 Polk Street San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 771-1503 |
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| Recycle for Change drop box (San Francisco City College) 800 Ocean Avenue San Francisco, California 94112 (510) 932-3839 |
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| The Salvation Army Donation Center (Valencia St. & Cesar Chavez St.) 3550 Cesar Chavez St San Francisco, California 94110 1-800-728-7825 |
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SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Best Buy (Harrison St. & 13th St.) 1717 Harrison Street San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 626-9682 |
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| Goodwill Donation Center (Buchanan St. & Bay St.) 3605 Buchanan Street San Francisco, California 94123 (415) 575-2145 |
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| Goodwill Donation Center (Wisconsin St. & 16th St) 121 Wisconsin St San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 575-2104 |
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Special handling
hazardous waste
Many common household products (cleaners, detergents, pest sprays, etc.) may contain toxic chemicals. Look for Signal Word on product label: CAUTION, DANGER, WARNING. No business waste.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue San Francisco, California 94134 (415) 330-1405 |
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| Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Home Collection Service 501 Tunnel Ave San Francisco, California 94134 (415) 330 - 1405 |
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Landfill bin
Bags for coffee beans have a plastic liner fused to paper. Large to-go foil bags (inside coffee boxes) have mixed materials.
Special handling
electronics, laptop
If broken or not reusable, handle as E-Waste.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Best Buy (Harrison St. & 13th St.) 1717 Harrison Street San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 626-9682 |
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| Goodwill Donation Center (Buchanan St. & Bay St.) 3605 Buchanan Street San Francisco, California 94123 (415) 575-2145 |
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| Goodwill Donation Center (Wisconsin St. & 16th St) 121 Wisconsin St San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 575-2104 |
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| Recology Bulky Item Recycling Pick-up Service (FREE) SF Residents only - No Businesses Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1300 |
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| The Salvation Army Donation Center (Valencia St. & Cesar Chavez St.) 3550 Cesar Chavez St San Francisco, California 94110 1-800-728-7825 |
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Special handling
Contact the Department of the Environment for assistance
SPECIAL HANDLING
Special handling
Max 10 gals/day. No business waste. Absorb small amounts with paper towels and place in green compost bin or collect, strain, and reuse it.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue San Francisco, California 94134 (415) 330-1405 |
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Compost bin
Compost natural corks in your green composting bin. Place composite and plastic corks in the black trash bin.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| SCRAP (Toland St. & Newcomb Ave.) 2150 Newcomb Avenue San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 647-1746 |
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| Sports Basement (610 Old Mason St) 610 Old Mason St San Francisco, California 94129 (415) 934-2900 |
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Special handling
No plywood or pressboard. Nothing stained or treated.
Self-haul option: please take this to a registered facility
Hire a permitted transporter
For more information on Construction and Demolition Recycling, please visit this link
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Recology San Francisco Transfer Station & Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1400 |
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Landfill bin
cold pack, freezer pak, freezer, pack, pak, ice packs, freezer packs, freezer pack, chill packs
Disposable ice packs (plastic filled with a gooey substance) are difficult to recycle.
Reuse when possible. If your ice pack came with a meal delivery kit, contact the meal kit provider to see if they have a take-back program.
Reuse when possible. If your ice pack came with a meal delivery kit, contact the meal kit provider to see if they have a take-back program.
Bag-in-Box, Multi-Layer Pouch, Paperback Carton, Plastic Pouch
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| BOTTLEBANK - CRV Bag drop Various locations San Francisco, California 94102 (415) 907-5455 |
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| Our Planet Recycling SF - Recycling Center 445 Bayshore Blvd San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 866-6102 |
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Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| BOTTLEBANK - CRV Bag drop Various locations San Francisco, California 94102 (415) 907-5455 |
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| Our Planet Recycling SF - Recycling Center 445 Bayshore Blvd San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 866-6102 |
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Special handling
e-bike battery, electric bicycle, micromobility devices
Lithium batteries from electric bikes
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Avenue Cyclery 756 Stanyan Street San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 387-3155 |
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| High Trails Cyclery 1825 Polk Street San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 814-3216 |
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| Mike's Bikes - San Francisco 1233 Howard Street San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 241-2453 |
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| REI 840 Brannan Street San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 934-1938 |
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| Roaring Mouse Cycles 934 Mason Street San Francisco, California 94129 (415) 753-6272 |
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| The Hub Bike Shop 1 Embarcadero Center San Francisco, California 94111 (415) 530-9647 |
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| The New Wheel 420 Cortland Avenue San Francisco, California 94110 (415) 524-7362 |
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| The New Wheel - Service Center 2235 Palou Avenue San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 524-7362 |
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| Trek Bicycle San Francisco Cow Hollow 3001 Steiner Street San Francisco, California 94123 (415) 346-2242 |
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| Trek Bicycle San Francisco Soma 869 Brannan Street San Francisco, California 94103 (650) 454-8735 |
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Special handling
Use Recology Bulky Item Recycling Pick-up Service. Place in sealed box and mark "E-Waste."
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Best Buy (Harrison St. & 13th St.) 1717 Harrison Street San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 626-9682 |
Map Link |
| Goodwill Donation Center (Buchanan St. & Bay St.) 3605 Buchanan Street San Francisco, California 94123 (415) 575-2145 |
Map Link |
| Goodwill Donation Center (Wisconsin St. & 16th St) 121 Wisconsin St San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 575-2104 |
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| Recology Bulky Item Recycling Pick-up Service (FREE) SF Residents only - No Businesses Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1300 |
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Special handling
camp stove fuel cylinder
Search above for retail take-back location. No business waste. Handle cylinders that are not empty as hazardous waste.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Cole Hardware (2254 Polk St) 2254 Polk St San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 200-3370 |
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| Cole Hardware (627 Vallejo St) 627 Vallejo St San Francisco, California 94133 (415) 200-2215 |
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| Cole Hardware (70 4th St) 70 4th St San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 200-3444 |
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| Cole Hardware (956 Cole St) 956 Cole St San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 319-6705 |
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| Dukes Hardware 2526 Noriega St San Francisco, California 94122 (415) 753-0258 |
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| Fredericksen Hardware 3029 Fillmore Street San Francisco, California 94123 (415) 292-2950 |
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| Sports Basement (1590 Bryant St) 1590 Bryant St San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 575-3001 |
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| Sports Basement (610 Old Mason St) 610 Old Mason St San Francisco, California 94129 (415) 934-2900 |
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Special handling
Broken or not reusable computers and peripherals, televisions, other electronic devices which have a screen or can be programmed.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Goodwill Donation Center (Wisconsin St. & 16th St) 121 Wisconsin St San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 575-2104 |
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Special handling
Eye glasses in good condition can be donated to some vendors.
RECYCLE
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Costco (10th St. & Bryant St.) 450 10th Street San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 626-4471 |
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| LensCrafters (Battery St. & Pine St.) 100 Battery Street San Francisco, California 94111 (415) 399-1473 |
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| Lions Eye Foundation of California-Nevada, Inc. 711 Van Ness Avenue #250 San Francisco, California 94102 (415) 600-3950 |
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| SCRAP (Toland St. & Newcomb Ave.) 2150 Newcomb Avenue San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 647-1746 |
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Special handling
dresser
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Recology Bulky Item Recycling Pick-up Service (FREE) SF Residents only - No Businesses Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1300 |
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Recycle bin
Caps and lids okay.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| BOTTLEBANK - CRV Bag drop Various locations San Francisco, California 94102 (415) 907-5455 |
Map Link |
| Our Planet Recycling SF - Recycling Center 445 Bayshore Blvd San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 866-6102 |
Map Link |
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Recology San Francisco Transfer Station & Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1400 |
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| Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue San Francisco, California 94134 (415) 330-1405 |
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Special handling
Christmas light
Search for Retail Take-back location or use Recology Bulky Item Recycling Pick-up Service. Place in a sealed box and mark "E-Waste."
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Recology San Francisco Transfer Station & Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1400 |
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Recycle bin
icecream containers, icecream tubs, ice cream tub, ice cream container, pint
Lids okay.
Electronics
ink
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Best Buy (Harrison St. & 13th St.) 1717 Harrison Street San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 626-9682 |
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Special handling
Return up to 10 batteries per day to point of purchase for recycling.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Special handling
light emitting diode
Many LED lighting products contain toxic metals other than mercury. Max 5 bulbs or tubes per day. No business waste at Retail Take-Back locations.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Center Hardware 3003 3rd Street San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 861-1800 |
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| City Lights 707 Bayshore blvd San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 863-2020 |
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| Cliff's Variety 479 Castro St San Francisco, California 94114 (415) 431-5365 |
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| Cole Hardware (2254 Polk St) 2254 Polk St San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 200-3370 |
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| Cole Hardware (627 Vallejo St) 627 Vallejo St San Francisco, California 94133 (415) 200-2215 |
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| Cole Hardware (70 4th St) 70 4th St San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 200-3444 |
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| Cole Hardware (956 Cole St) 956 Cole St San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 319-6705 |
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| Discount Builders Supply 1695 Mission St San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 621-8511 |
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| Dukes Hardware 2526 Noriega St San Francisco, California 94122 (415) 753-0258 |
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| Financial District Ace Hardware 140 Pine St San Francisco, California 94111 (415) 362-7744 |
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Textiles, sheets, Towels, tablecloths
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
Special handling
Search for Retail Take-Back location. Do not remove mercury ampule from thermostat. Drop off entire device.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Brownies Ace Hardware 1563 Polk Street San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 673-8900 |
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| Cole Hardware (2254 Polk St) 2254 Polk St San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 200-3370 |
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| Cole Hardware (627 Vallejo St) 627 Vallejo St San Francisco, California 94133 (415) 200-2215 |
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| Cole Hardware (70 4th St) 70 4th St San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 200-3444 |
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| Cole Hardware (956 Cole St) 956 Cole St San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 319-6705 |
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| Dukes Hardware 2526 Noriega St San Francisco, California 94122 (415) 753-0258 |
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Special handling
If broken or not reusable, handle as E-Waste.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Best Buy (Harrison St. & 13th St.) 1717 Harrison Street San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 626-9682 |
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| Community Thrift Store (Valencia St. & Clarion Alley) 623 Valencia St San Francisco, California 94110 (415) 861-4910 |
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| Goodwill Donation Center (Buchanan St. & Bay St.) 3605 Buchanan Street San Francisco, California 94123 (415) 575-2145 |
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| Goodwill Donation Center (Wisconsin St. & 16th St) 121 Wisconsin St San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 575-2104 |
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| Out of the Closet (Folsom St. & 9th St.) 1295 Folsom Street San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 558-7176 |
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| Out of the Closet (Polk St. & California St.) 1498 Polk Street San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 771-1503 |
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| Recology Bulky Item Recycling Pick-up Service (FREE) SF Residents only - No Businesses Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1300 |
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Special handling
Self-haul option: please take this to a registered facility
Hire a permitted transporter
For more information on Construction and Demolition Recycling, please visit this link
Special handling
gasoline, lubricating oil, transmission oil, crankcase oil
Take to a designated drop-off location. Max of 5 gals per day. No business waste.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| 76 Auto Care 1789 Alemany Blvd San Francisco, California 94112 (415) 584-4719 |
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| AutoZone 1575 South Van Ness San Francisco, California 94110 (415) 550-8630 |
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| BMW Motorcycles of SF 489 6th Street San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 503-9988 |
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| Faxon Garage 545 Faxon Ave San Francisco, California 94112 (415) 587-1063 |
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| Firestone (1501 Mission St) 1501 Mission St San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 621-4650 |
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| Fisherman's Wharf / Pier 47 End of Leavenworth St. (Richard Henry Dana Way) San Francisco, California 94133 (415) 274-0533 |
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| Hyde Street Harbor 2950 Hyde @ SF Marine fuel dock San Francisco, California 94133 (415) 274-0533 |
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| Jiffy Lube (6099 Geary Blvd) 6099 Geary Blvd San Francisco, California 94121 (415) 750-0233 |
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| Jiffy Lube (Van Ness) 2030 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, California 94121 (415) 922-7258 |
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| Ka-Pa Tires & Auto Services 4011 - 3rd St San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 824-5272 |
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Special handling
motor oil, used oil, motor oil filter
Take to a designated drop-off location. Filters must be drained and punctured or crushed. No business waste.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| 76 Auto Care 1789 Alemany Blvd San Francisco, California 94112 (415) 584-4719 |
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| AutoZone 1575 South Van Ness San Francisco, California 94110 (415) 550-8630 |
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| BMW Motorcycles of SF 489 6th Street San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 503-9988 |
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| Faxon Garage 545 Faxon Ave San Francisco, California 94112 (415) 587-1063 |
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| Firestone (1501 Mission St) 1501 Mission St San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 621-4650 |
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| Fisherman's Wharf / Pier 47 End of Leavenworth St. (Richard Henry Dana Way) San Francisco, California 94133 (415) 274-0533 |
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| Hyde Street Harbor 2950 Hyde @ SF Marine fuel dock San Francisco, California 94133 (415) 274-0533 |
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| Jiffy Lube (6099 Geary Blvd) 6099 Geary Blvd San Francisco, California 94121 (415) 750-0233 |
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| Jiffy Lube (Van Ness) 2030 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, California 94121 (415) 922-7258 |
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| Ka-Pa Tires & Auto Services 4011 - 3rd St San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 824-5272 |
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Special handling
welding gas, oxygen, acetylene, freon, refrigerant gas
Contact San Francisco Environment Department for assistance
SPECIAL HANDLING
Special handling
Paint for auto and appliance touch-ups, traffic marking, and art projects. Retail Take-Back locations do NOT collect these paints. Handle full or partial containers as chemical liquid. No business waste.
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Recycle bin
Recycle clean and dry paper only. For greasy or food-stained paper, place in the green composting bin.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| SCRAP (Toland St. & Newcomb Ave.) 2150 Newcomb Avenue San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 647-1746 |
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| The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse 4695 Telegraph Avenue Oakland , California 94609 (510) 547-6470 |
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Recycle bin
cup, paper sleeve, coffee cup, coffee
Recycle empty cup, sleeve, and plastic lid.
bubble wrap, bubblewrap, plastic film, packaging
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Andronico's Community Markets (Clement/32nd Ave) 375 32nd Ave San Francisco, California 94121 (415) 683-4102 |
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| Andronico's Community Markets (Irving St/Funston Ave) 1200 Irving Street San Francisco, California 94122 (415) 661-3220 |
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| Safeway (7th Ave between Cabrillo St & Fulton St.) 735 7th Ave San Francisco, California 94118 (415) 683-4070 |
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| Safeway (Jackson St. & Davis St.) 145 Jackson Street San Francisco, California 94111 (415) 982-3112 |
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| Safeway (King St & 4th St) 298 King St San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 633-1001 |
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| Safeway (Marina Blvd & Laguna St) 15 Marina Blvd San Francisco, California 94123 (415) 563-4946 |
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| Safeway (Mission St. & France Ave) 4950 Mission Street San Francisco, California 94112 (415) 587-7200 |
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| Safeway (Noreiga St. & 31st Ave.) 2350 Noriega Street San Francisco, California 94122 (415) 665-4565 |
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| Target 285 Winston Drive San Francisco, California 94132 (415) 680-2914 |
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Recycle bin
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| BOTTLEBANK - CRV Bag drop Various locations San Francisco, California 94102 (415) 907-5455 |
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| Our Planet Recycling SF - Recycling Center 445 Bayshore Blvd San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 866-6102 |
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Special handling
Self-haul option: please take this to a registered facility
Hire a permitted transporter
For more information on Construction and Demolition Recycling, please visit this link
Includes small metal household items, such as broken pots and pans. Appliances and electronics with metal parts require special handling.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| CIRCOSTA Iron & Metal Co. Inc. 1801 Evans Avenue San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 282-8568 |
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| Recology Bulky Item Recycling Pick-up Service (FREE) SF Residents only - No Businesses Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1300 |
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| Recology San Francisco Transfer Station & Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1400 |
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Compost bin
shrimp, salmon, fish, seafood, sea food, shellfish, shell fish, fishes
Shells okay.
Special handling
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Goodwill Donation Center (Buchanan St. & Bay St.) 3605 Buchanan Street San Francisco, California 94123 (415) 575-2145 |
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| Goodwill Donation Center (Wisconsin St. & 16th St) 121 Wisconsin St San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 575-2104 |
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| The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse 4695 Telegraph Avenue Oakland , California 94609 (510) 547-6470 |
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Recycle bin
Shredded paper can be recycled if placed in a brown paper bag, stapled shut, and labeled "SHREDDED" on the outside. Otherwise, please put shredded paper in the composting bin.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Recology San Francisco Transfer Station & Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1400 |
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Special handling
fuel, diesel, gasoline, cleaner, turpentine, nail polish
A flammable liquid typically used as a fuel or cleaner. Look for Signal Word on product label: CAUTION, DANGER, WARNING. No business waste.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue San Francisco, California 94134 (415) 330-1405 |
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Special handling
aerosol paint
Retail Take-Back locations do NOT collect spray paint. Use up and recycle empty can in blue recycling bin - remove cap and tip. Handle full or partial spray cans as chemical spray. No business waste.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue San Francisco, California 94134 (415) 330-1405 |
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| Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Home Collection Service 501 Tunnel Ave San Francisco, California 94134 (415) 330 - 1405 |
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Landfill bin
Recycle blocks of polystyrene foam at the Recology San Francisco Transfer Station located at 501 Tunnel Avenue.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Recology San Francisco Transfer Station & Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1400 |
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Special handling
television, tv, ewaste, e-waste
If broken or not reusable, handle as E-Waste.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Best Buy (Harrison St. & 13th St.) 1717 Harrison Street San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 626-9682 |
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| Goodwill Donation Center (Buchanan St. & Bay St.) 3605 Buchanan Street San Francisco, California 94123 (415) 575-2145 |
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| Recology Bulky Item Recycling Pick-up Service (FREE) SF Residents only - No Businesses Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1300 |
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Special handling
Properly dispose of tires at the SF Transfer Station.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Recology San Francisco Transfer Station & Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1400 |
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Special handling
Donate clean and functioning toys to a local thrift store. For non-functioning toys made of mixed-material, please remove all batteries before placing in the black trash bin.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
Special handling
creosote, CCA, chrominated copper arsenate, pentachlorophenol
Wood and lumber treated with chemical preservatives. Contact San Francisco Environment Department for assistance
Household goods & kitchen appliances
trophies, medals, bric-a-brac, chachka
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Recology Bulky Item Recycling Pick-up Service (FREE) SF Residents only - No Businesses Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1300 |
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| Recology San Francisco Transfer Station & Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue Brisbane, California 94005 (415) 330-1400 |
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| SCRAP (Toland St. & Newcomb Ave.) 2150 Newcomb Avenue San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 647-1746 |
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Special handling
epipen
Medicine drop-off locations cannot collect medicine dispensed with a syringe for self-injection. Order a special mail-back package. No business waste. Handle used auto injectors as a syringe.
SPECIAL HANDLING
Recycle bin
VHS tape
Please remove film portion before placing hard plastic in the recycling bin.
RECYCLE
Recycle bin
Empty bottles in the blue bin. Put corks made with natural material in the green bin.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| BOTTLEBANK - CRV Bag drop Various locations San Francisco, California 94102 (415) 907-5455 |
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| Our Planet Recycling SF - Recycling Center 445 Bayshore Blvd San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 866-6102 |
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