Pacifica Recycling Yard (paint and oil)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Recology of the Coast in Pacifica, San Mateo County, California.
- Address
- 1046 Palmetto Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044
- Hours
- Tue and Thu 8:00 am-4:00 pm; Sat 7:00 am-2:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Recology of the Coast customers
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 650-355-9000
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Recology of the Coast at 650-355-9000 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)Latex paint; used motor oil and oil filters
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
Quantity limits5 gallons per month
Rules and residency
Who can use itRecology of the Coast customers
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 · 6 mi away · 500 E Jamie Ct, South San Francisco, CA 94080
- Permanent drop-off · 7 mi away · 501 Tunnel Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134Who can use it: San Francisco residents
- Permanent drop-off · 13 mi away · 32 Tower Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402Who can use it: San Mateo County residents; free appointment required
- Permanent drop-off · 17 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 · 20 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 · 21 mi away · 565 Jacoby St, San Rafael, CA 94901Who can use it: Marin residents except Novato
All programs in San Mateo County →
FAQ
Who can use Pacifica Recycling Yard (paint and oil)?
Recology of the Coast customers
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call 650-355-9000 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 650-355-9000 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: Latex paint.
Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.recology.com/recology-of-the-coast/pacifica/pacifica-recycling-yard/
- dtsc.ca.gov/household-hazardous-waste/