Services are restricted to residents of San Mateo County only.
Please call to subscribe and for the curbside collection schedule.
www.smcsustainability.org/waste-reduction/(650) 595-3900
San Carlos, CA 94070
Serves Atherton, Belmont, Burlingame, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Mateo, the West Bay Sanitary District, North Fair Oaks, Emerald Lake Hills, Palomar Park, Ladera and Unincorporated County Areas within the Rethink Waste Service Area.
Material | Residential | Business | Note |
#1 Plastic Beverage Bottles | pickup |
none |
This program accepts plastic bottles and dairy containers. |
#1 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
none |
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#1 Plastic Non-Beverage Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#1 Plastic Trays | pickup |
none |
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#1 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
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#2 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#2 Plastic Caps | pickup |
none |
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#2 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
none |
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#2 Plastic Jugs - Clear | pickup |
none |
This program accepts plastic bottles and dairy containers. |
#2 Plastic Jugs - Colored | pickup |
none |
This program accepts plastic bottles and dairy containers. |
#2 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
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#3 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
This program accepts plastic bottles and dairy containers. |
#4 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
This program accepts plastic bottles and dairy containers. |
#4 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
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#5 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
This program accepts plastic bottles and dairy containers. |
#5 Plastic Caps | pickup |
none |
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#5 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
none |
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#5 Plastic Cups | pickup |
none |
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#5 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
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#6 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#7 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
This program accepts plastic bottles and dairy containers. |
Aerosol Cans - Empty | pickup |
none |
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Alkaline Batteries | pickup |
none |
Place batteries in a sealed, clear plastic bag (zip locked work best) on top of the mixed paper recycling bin. |
Aluminum Beverage Cans | pickup |
none |
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Aluminum Foil | pickup |
none |
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Aluminum Food Cans | pickup |
none |
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Aluminum Lids | pickup |
none |
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Aluminum Pie Plates | pickup |
none |
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Aluminum Trays | pickup |
none |
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Blue Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
This site accepts glass bottles and jars. |
Blue Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
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Blueprints | pickup |
none |
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Booklets | pickup |
none |
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Branches | pickup |
none |
This site accepts plant trimmings and tree limbs which are under 2 inches in diameter and less than 4 feet in length. |
Brochures | pickup |
none |
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Brown Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
This site accepts glass bottles and jars. |
Brown Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
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Brush | pickup |
none |
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Button Cell Batteries | pickup |
none |
Place batteries in a sealed, clear plastic bag (zip locked work best) on top of the mixed paper recycling bin. Lithium batteries must be taped. |
Cardstock | pickup |
none |
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Catalogs | pickup |
none |
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Cell Phones | pickup |
none |
Wrap cell phones in paper, then place in a sealed, clear plastic bag (zip locked work best) on top of the mixed paper recycling bin. |
Chipboard | pickup |
none |
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Clear Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
This site accepts glass bottles and jars. |
Clear Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
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Construction Paper | pickup |
none |
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Corrugated Cardboard | pickup |
none |
This site accepts corrugated cardboard that has been flattened and is no longer than 3 feet by 3 feet in size. |
CRT Computer Monitors | pickup |
none |
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CRT Televisions | pickup |
none |
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Desktop Computers | pickup |
none |
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Drink Boxes | pickup |
none |
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Envelopes | pickup |
none |
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Gift Boxes | pickup |
none |
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Glassine | pickup |
none |
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Grass Clippings | pickup |
none |
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Green Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
This site accepts glass bottles and jars. |
Green Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
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Greeting Cards | pickup |
none |
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Kraft Paper | pickup |
none |
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LCD Computer Monitors | pickup |
none |
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LCD Televisions | pickup |
none |
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Leaves | pickup |
none |
This site also accepts Ivy, succulents such as Iceplants, and pine needles. |
Lithium-ion Batteries | pickup |
none |
Place batteries or cell phones in a sealed, clear plastic bag (zip locked work best) on top of the mixed paper recycling bin. |
Magazines | pickup |
none |
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pickup |
none |
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Manila Folders | pickup |
none |
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Metal Paint Cans | pickup |
none |
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Microwaves | pickup |
none |
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Milk and Juice Cartons | pickup |
none |
Please rinse milk and juice cartons and remove the plastic caps and spouts. |
Mixed Paper | pickup |
none |
This site will also accept junk mail. |
Motor Oil | pickup |
none |
This site accepts a maximum of two one-gallon clear plastic containers of used motor oil per collection day. Please tape containers shut and do not mix oil with any other fluids. |
Motor Oil Containers | pickup |
none |
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Newspaper | pickup |
none |
This site will also accept newspaper inserts. |
Newspaper Inserts | pickup |
none |
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Nickel-cadmium Batteries | pickup |
none |
Place batteries in a sealed, clear plastic bag (zip locked work best) on top of the mixed paper recycling bin. |
Office Paper | pickup |
none |
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Organic Food Waste | pickup |
none |
These materials are to be put in the Compost Cart ONLY. |
Paper Bags | pickup |
none |
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Paper Egg Cartons | pickup |
none |
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Paper Labels | pickup |
none |
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Paper Sleeves | pickup |
none |
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Paper Tubes | pickup |
none |
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Paperback Books | pickup |
none |
This site will accept paperback books. |
Paperboard | pickup |
none |
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Phone Books | pickup |
none |
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Shredded Paper | pickup |
none |
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Soiled Paper | pickup |
none |
These materials are to be put in the Compost Cart ONLY. |
Steel Cans | pickup |
none |
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Steel Lids | pickup |
none |
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Weeds | pickup |
none |
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Window Envelopes | pickup |
none |
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Wood | pickup |
none |
This site accepts wood that is not painted, treated, or containing nails. This site does not accept plywood. |
Yard Waste | pickup |
none |
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