Recology San Francisco Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Recology San Francisco in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.
- Address
- 501 Tunnel Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
- Hours
- Thu-Sat 8:00 am-4:00 pm; closed New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving and the day after, Dec 25-26
- Who can use it
- San Francisco residents
- Cost
- Free for residents
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- Not listed
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Recology San Francisco before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- –Antifreeze
- –Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- –Electronics
- –Propane
- –Pesticides
- –Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)All types of batteries; motor oil and car batteries; fluorescent tubes, lamps and CFLs; paint (PaintCare and non-PaintCare); sharps; household chemicals
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Medications
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itSan Francisco residents
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 4 mi away · 500 E Jamie Ct, South San Francisco, CA 94080
- Permanent drop-off · 7 mi away · 1046 Palmetto Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044Who can use it: Recology of the Coast customers
- Permanent drop-off · 10 mi away · 2100 East 7th St, Oakland, CA 94606Who can use it: Alameda County residents; bring ID showing an Alameda County address (driver license, utility bill or lease)
- Permanent drop-off · 14 mi away · 32 Tower Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402Who can use it: San Mateo County residents; free appointment required
- Permanent drop-off · 15 mi away · 2091 W Winton Ave, Hayward, CA 94545Who can use it: Alameda County residents; bring ID showing an Alameda County address (driver license, utility bill or lease)
- Permanent drop-off · 15 mi away · 7501 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530Who can use it: Residents of the RecycleMore area (El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, San Pablo and nearby unincorporated communities) with proof of residency; Kensington residents…
- Home pickup
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FAQ
Who can use Recology San Francisco Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
San Francisco residents
Is it free?
Free for residents
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Check with the program to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paint (PaintCare and non-PaintCare).
What will they turn away?
Medications
Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
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