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San Mateo County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off (by appointment)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by San Mateo County Environmental Health Services in San Mateo, San Mateo County, California.
- Address
- 32 Tower Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402
- Hours
- Not listed by the source
- Who can use it
- San Mateo County residents; free appointment required
- Cost
- Free for residents
- Appointment
- Required
- Phone
- 650-372-6200
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with San Mateo County Environmental Health Services at 650-372-6200 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)Paint, batteries, solvents and other household hazardous waste
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itSan Mateo County residents; free appointment required
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 · 10 mi away · 500 E Jamie Ct, South San Francisco, CA 94080
- Permanent drop-off · 13 mi away · 1046 Palmetto Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044Who can use it: Recology of the Coast customers
- Permanent drop-off · 13 mi away · 2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303Who can use it: Palo Alto residents; show a driver license or vehicle registration
- Permanent drop-off · 14 mi away · 501 Tunnel Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134Who can use it: San Francisco residents
- 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 · 18 mi away · 301 Carl Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
All programs in San Mateo County →
FAQ
Who can use San Mateo County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off (by appointment)?
San Mateo County residents; free appointment required
Is it free?
Free for residents
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: Paint, batteries, solvents and other household hazardous waste.
Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- smchealth.org/division/divisions/environmental-health-services/waste-recycling-safe-dispos
- dtsc.ca.gov/household-hazardous-waste/