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Blue Line Transfer Station

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by South San Francisco Scavenger Company in South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California.

Address
500 E Jamie Ct, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Hours
BOPA Center: Mon-Fri 7 am-4 pm; Sat 8 am-4 pm; closed Sundays
Who can use it
Not stated by the source
Cost
No added charge for antifreeze, car batteries, oil, filters, paint and sharps; fees for household batteries, bulbs, cooking oil, electronics and tanks
Appointment
Not required
Phone
650-589-4020
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with South San Francisco Scavenger Company at 650-589-4020 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)Antifreeze, car batteries, motor oil, oil filters, latex and oil-based paint, sharps, household batteries, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, cooking oil, cell phones, electronics, TVs and monitors, propane and helium tanks

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Cleaning fluids, fertilizers, pesticides and poisons, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, solvents (use San Mateo County HHW by appointment)

Limits

Quantity limits10 gallons each of antifreeze, motor oil and paint; 10 oil filters

Rules and residency

The source does not state residency rules.

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FAQ

Who can use Blue Line Transfer Station?

The source does not state residency rules. Call 650-589-4020 before you go.

Is it free?

No added charge for antifreeze, car batteries, oil, filters, paint and sharps; fees for household batteries, bulbs, cooking oil, electronics and tanks

Do I need an appointment?

No appointment is required, according to the official page.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: Antifreeze, car batteries, motor oil, oil filters, latex and oil-based paint, sharps, household batteries, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, cooking oil, cell phones, electronics, TVs and monitors, propane and helium tanks. Limit: 10 gallons each of antifreeze, motor oil and paint.

What will they turn away?

Cleaning fluids, fertilizers, pesticides and poisons, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, solvents (use San Mateo County HHW by appointment)

Last checked Thu, Oct 22, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources: Coordinates: US Census Geocoder (Exact). See something out of date? Report a correction.