Special handling
Textiles
Donate clean and dry clothes to a local thrift store. Call to inquire if they accept other items such as bedding and linens.
Vendor Name
Location
Recycle for Change drop box (California/Steiner parking lot) 2450 California Street San Francisco, California 94115
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Recycle for Change drop box (Daniel Webster Elementary) 432 Missouri Street San Francisco, California 94107
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Recycle for Change drop box (Francisco Middle School) 2190 Powell Street San Francisco, California 94133
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Recycle for Change drop box (Gas & Shop) 1101 Junipero Serra Boulevard San Francisco, California 94132
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Recycle for Change drop box (Geary Blvd. and 28th Ave.) 571 42nd Avenue San Francisco, California 94121
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Recycle for Change drop box (Grocery Outlet) 2630 Bayshore Boulevard San Francisco, California 94134
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Recycle for Change drop box (Park Palega) 500 Felton Street San Francisco, California 94134
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Recycle for Change drop box (Parkmerced 3) 19 Higuera Avenue San Francisco, California 94132
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Recycle for Change drop box (Richmond Rec Center) 251 18th Avenue San Francisco, California 94121
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Recycle for Change drop box (Sunset Super) 2801 Vicente Street San Francisco, California 94116
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Special handling
Couch, sofa, chair, table, desk, night stand, wardrobe, dresser
If furniture is in good, functioning condition, please consider donation on the Facebook Buy Nothing group, NextDoor, Craigslist, and freecycle.org
Special handling
stain
Includes indoor and outdoor, latex and oil-base. Max 5 gal/day at Retail Take-Back locations. No business waste. Recycle empty and dry small paint can s in blue recycling bin.
Vendor Name
Location
Golden City Building Supply 1279 Pacific Ave San Francisco, California 94124(415) 441-0941
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Kelly-Moore Paint (1020 Harrison St) 1020 Harrison St San Francisco, California 94103(415) 552-1143
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Kelly-Moore Paints (445 Taraval St) 445 Taraval St San Francisco, California 94116(415) 242-3372
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Kelly-Moore Paints (565 South Van Ness Ave) 565 South Van Ness Ave San Francisco, California 94110(415) 558-8925
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Kelly-Moore Paints (701 Bayshore Blvd) 701 Bayshore Blvd San Francisco, California 94124(415) 656-1644
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Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue San Francisco, California 94134(415) 330-1405
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Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Home Collection Service 501 Tunnel Ave San Francisco, California 94134(415) 330 - 1405
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Roberts Hardware 1629 Haight St San Francisco, California 94117(415) 431-3392
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San Francisco Sash 2141-A Mission St San Francisco, California 94110(415) 437-0633
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SCRAP (Toland St. & Newcomb Ave.) 801 Toland Street San Francisco, California 94124(415) 647-1746
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Special handling
consumer batteries, loose batteries, A-AA-C-D-9 volt batteries
Put small household batteries into a clear plastic bag on top of black bin or search for retail take-back location. PUT CLEAR TAPE OVER CONTACTS OF LITHIUM BATTERIES. No business waste.
Vendor Name
Location
Dukes Hardware 2526 Noriega St San Francisco, California 94122(415) 753-0258
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Financial District Ace Hardware 140 Pine St San Francisco, California 94111(415) 362-7744
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Fireside Camera 2113 Chestnut Street San Francisco, California 94123(415) 567-8131
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Fredericksen Hardware 3029 Fillmore Street San Francisco, California 94123(415) 292-2950
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G Mazzei & Sons' Hardware 5166 3rd Street San Francisco, California 94124(415) 822-2655
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Glass Key Photo 1228 Sutter Street San Francisco, California 94109(415) 829-9946
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Golden City Building Supply 1279 Pacific Ave San Francisco, California 94124(415) 441-0941
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Great Wall Hardware 1821 Taraval St San Francisco, California 94116(415) 566-1511
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Handy Handyman Hardware 2075 Market St San Francisco, California 94114(415) 934-9010
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Island Cove Market Navy Base Exchange Building 201, 800 Avenue H San Francisco, California 94130(415) 391-2299
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Special handling
fluorescent tubes, fluorescent circles, high intensity discharge or HID, Sodium Vapor
Many older types of energy efficient lighting contain toxic mercury. Max 5 bulbs or tubes per day. No business waste at Retail Take-Back locations.
Vendor Name
Location
Discount Builders Supply 1695 Mission St San Francisco, California 94103(415) 621-8511
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Dukes Hardware 2526 Noriega St San Francisco, California 94122(415) 753-0258
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Financial District Ace Hardware 140 Pine St San Francisco, California 94111(415) 362-7744
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Fredericksen Hardware 3029 Fillmore Street San Francisco, California 94123(415) 292-2950
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G Mazzei & Sons' Hardware 5166 3rd Street San Francisco, California 94124(415) 822-2655
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Golden City Building Supply 1279 Pacific Ave San Francisco, California 94124(415) 441-0941
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Great Wall Hardware 1821 Taraval St San Francisco, California 94116(415) 566-1511
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Handy Handyman Hardware 2075 Market St San Francisco, California 94114(415) 934-9010
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J & J Hardware 929 Geneva Avenue San Francisco, California 94112415-239-8998
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Papenhausen Hardware 32 West Portal Ave San Francisco, California 94127(415) 681-6717
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Special handling
bulky items
Take to a recycling location or contact a pick-up service.
Special handling
medicines, medication, pills, pill, meds
Vendor Name
Location
CVS Pharmacy (701 Van Ness Ave) 701 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, California 94102(415) 848-1088
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Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy 245 - 11th St San Francisco, California 94103415-871-0117
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Golden Gate Pharmacy 1836 Noriega Street San Francisco, California 94122(415) 661-0790
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Kaiser French Campus Pharmacy 4141 Geary Blvd San Francisco, California 94118(415) 833-3295
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Kaiser Geary Campus Pharmacy 2238 Geary Blvd San Francisco, California 94115(415) 833-8018
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Kaiser Mission Bay Pharmacy 1600 Owens St 1st Floor San Francisco, California 94158(628) 242-6113
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Kaiser Permanente (French Campus) 4141 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, California 94118415-833-3295
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Mission Wellness Pharmacy 2424 Mission St San Francisco, California 94110(415) 826-3484
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North East Medical Services - Noriega Clinic 1400 Noriega St San Francisco, California 94122(415) 391-9686
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North East Medical Services - San Bruno Clinic 2574 San Bruno Ave San Francisco, California 94134(415) 391-9686
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shoe, sandal, sandals, footwear
usable condition
Vendor Name
Location
Recycle for Change drop box (Daniel Webster Elementary) 432 Missouri Street San Francisco, California 94107
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Recycle for Change drop box (Francisco Middle School) 2190 Powell Street San Francisco, California 94133
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Recycle for Change drop box (Gas & Shop) 1101 Junipero Serra Boulevard San Francisco, California 94132
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Recycle for Change drop box (Geary Blvd. and 28th Ave.) 571 42nd Avenue San Francisco, California 94121
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Recycle for Change drop box (Grocery Outlet) 2630 Bayshore Boulevard San Francisco, California 94134
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Recycle for Change drop box (Park Palega) 500 Felton Street San Francisco, California 94134
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Recycle for Change drop box (Parkmerced 3) 19 Higuera Avenue San Francisco, California 94132
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Recycle for Change drop box (Richmond Rec Center) 251 18th Avenue San Francisco, California 94121
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Recycle for Change drop box (Sunset Super) 2801 Vicente Street San Francisco, California 94116
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Recycle for Change drop box (Visitation Valley Elementary) 55 Schwerin Street San Francisco, California 94134
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Special handling
sharps, needle, sharp, syringe
Take to a designated drop-off location. NO LOOSE NEEDLES. Needles must be inside a Sharps Container. Free replacement sharps containers available. No business waste.
Vendor Name
Location
North East Medical Services Clement Clinic 1019 Clement St San Francisco, California 94118(415) 391-9686
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Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue San Francisco, California 94134(415) 330-1405
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Reliable Rexall Sunset Pharmacy 801 Irving St San Francisco, California 94122(415) 664-8800
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Visitation Valley Pharmacy 100 Leland Ave San Francisco, California 94134(415) 239-5811
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Walgreens (1100 Van Ness Ave) 1100 Van Ness Ave, Suite C San Francisco, California 94109(415) 783-1909
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Walgreens (1175 Columbus Ave) 1175 Columbus Ave San Francisco, California 94133(415) 345-1079
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Walgreens (1189 Potrero Ave) 1189 Potrero Ave San Francisco, California 94110(415) 647-1397
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Walgreens (1201 Taraval St) 1201 Taraval St San Francisco, California 94116(415) 753-1305
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Walgreens (1301 Franklin St) 1301 Franklin St San Francisco, California 94109(415) 775-6706
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Walgreens (1301 Market St) 1301 Market St San Francisco, California 94103(415) 861-4010
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Recycle bin
Make foil into ball. No food.
Special handling
Art supplies may contain hazardous chemicals which must not go in any bin. Handle full or partial containers as chemical liquid.
Household goods & kitchen appliances
Special handling
tank, cylinder
Return to grocery store or propane vendor for exchange
Special handling
Donate books to a local thrift store or to Friends of the San Francisco Public Library's donation center in Potrero Hill.
Vendor Name
Location
Recycle for Change drop box (Daniel Webster Elementary) 432 Missouri Street San Francisco, California 94107
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Recycle for Change drop box (Francisco Middle School) 2190 Powell Street San Francisco, California 94133
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Recycle for Change drop box (Gas & Shop) 1101 Junipero Serra Boulevard San Francisco, California 94132
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Recycle for Change drop box (Geary Blvd. and 28th Ave.) 571 42nd Avenue San Francisco, California 94121
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Recycle for Change drop box (Grocery Outlet) 2630 Bayshore Boulevard San Francisco, California 94134
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Recycle for Change drop box (Park Palega) 500 Felton Street San Francisco, California 94134
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Recycle for Change drop box (Parkmerced 3) 19 Higuera Avenue San Francisco, California 94132
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Recycle for Change drop box (Richmond Rec Center) 251 18th Avenue San Francisco, California 94121
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Recycle for Change drop box (Sunset Super) 2801 Vicente Street San Francisco, California 94116
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Recycle for Change drop box (Visitation Valley Elementary) 55 Schwerin Street San Francisco, California 94134
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Recycle bin
caps, cap, bottle cap
Compost bin
Break branches down to fit in green bin.
Landfill bin
ceramic, sharp, pot, garden pot
Landfill bin
broken, shattered glass, shattered
Broken glassware, such as stemware, drink glasses, porcelain, and tempered glass should be placed in the trash bin. Broken bottles and jars can be placed in the blue recycling bin.
Recycle bin
Aluminum, steel, or tin.
If car seat is in good, functioning condition, please consider donation on NextDoor's marketplace, Craigslist, or Facebook groups. Please evaluate the integrity of the car seat beforehand, including expiration dates, manufacturer recalls, and accidents.
Recycle bin
Break down boxes.
Recycle bin
paper tube, roll
Recycle bin
cassette
Please remove film portion before placing hard plastic in the recycling bin.
Recycle bin
Remove plastic lining (if any) and bundle with plastic bags.
Special handling
hazardous waste
Many common household products (cleaners, detergents, pest sprays, etc.) may contain toxic chemicals. Look for Signal Word on product label: CAUTION, DANGER, WARNING. No business waste.
Landfill bin
Bags for coffee beans have a plastic liner fused to paper. Large to-go foil bags (inside coffee boxes) have mixed materials.
Compost bin
begas takeout containers
Item must be labeled "compostable."
Compost bin
Item must be labeled "compostable."
Special handling
electronics, laptop
If broken or not reusable, handle as E-Waste.
Special handling
Contact the Department of the Environment for assistance
Special handling
Max 10 gals/day. No business waste. Absorb small amounts with paper towels and place in green compost bin or collect, strain, and reuse it.
Compost bin
Compost natural corks in your green composting bin. Place composite and plastic corks in the black trash bin.
Compost bin
No plastic stems.
Landfill bin
cold pack, freezer pak, freezer, pack, pak, ice packs, freezer packs, freezer pack, chill packs
Disposable ice packs (plastic filled with a gooey substance) are difficult to recycle. Reuse when possible. If your ice pack came with a meal delivery kit, contact the meal kit provider to see if they have a take-back program.
Landfill bin
disposable masks
Landfill bin
poo
For health and safety, always put in the black bin.
Recycle bin
Paper and plastic egg cartons okay. No polystyrene foam.
Special handling
Use Recology Bulky Item Recycling Pick-up Service. Place in sealed box and mark "E-Waste."
Special handling
camp stove fuel cylinder
Search above for retail take-back location. No business waste. Handle cylinders that are not empty as hazardous waste.
Recycle bin
Envelopes with plastic window okay.
Special handling
Broken or not reusable computers and peripherals, televisions, other electronic devices which have a screen or can be programmed.
Special handling
Eye glasses in good condition can be donated to some vendors.
Compost bin
No synthetic fibers.
Compost bin
scraps, leftovers, mold, food
Recycle bin
Caps and lids okay.
Special handling
Christmas light
Search for Retail Take-back location or use Recology Bulky Item Recycling Pick-up Service. Place in a sealed box and mark "E-Waste."
Recycle bin
icecream containers, icecream tubs, ice cream tub, ice cream container, pint
Lids okay.
Recycle bin
tetrapak, tetra-pak
Recycle bin
Glossy paper okay.
Special handling
Return up to 10 batteries per day to point of purchase for recycling.
Special handling
light emitting diode
Many LED lighting products contain toxic metals other than mercury. Max 5 bulbs or tubes per day. No business waste at Retail Take-Back locations.
Vendor Name
Location
Fredericksen Hardware 3029 Fillmore Street San Francisco, California 94123(415) 292-2950
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G Mazzei & Sons' Hardware 5166 3rd Street San Francisco, California 94124(415) 822-2655
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Golden City Building Supply 1279 Pacific Ave San Francisco, California 94124(415) 441-0941
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Great Wall Hardware 1821 Taraval St San Francisco, California 94116(415) 566-1511
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Handy Handyman Hardware 2075 Market St San Francisco, California 94114(415) 934-9010
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J & J Hardware 929 Geneva Avenue San Francisco, California 94112415-239-8998
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Papenhausen Hardware 32 West Portal Ave San Francisco, California 94127(415) 681-6717
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Progess Hardware 724 Irving St San Francisco, California 94122(415) 731-2038
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Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue San Francisco, California 94134(415) 330-1405
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Roberts Hardware 1629 Haight St San Francisco, California 94117(415) 431-3392
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Textiles, sheets, Towels, tablecloths
Vendor Name
Location
Recycle for Change drop box (Grocery Outlet) 2630 Bayshore Boulevard San Francisco, California 94134
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Recycle for Change drop box (Park Palega) 500 Felton Street San Francisco, California 94134
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Recycle for Change drop box (Parkmerced 3) 19 Higuera Avenue San Francisco, California 94132
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Recycle for Change drop box (Richmond Rec Center) 251 18th Avenue San Francisco, California 94121
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Recycle for Change drop box (Sunset Super) 2801 Vicente Street San Francisco, California 94116
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Recycle for Change drop box (Visitation Valley Elementary) 55 Schwerin Street San Francisco, California 94134
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The Salvation Army Donation Center (Valencia St. & Cesar Chavez St.) 3550 Cesar Chavez St San Francisco, California 94110
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The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center (Geary Blvd & 4th Ave.) 3921 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, California 94118(415) 876-6390
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USAgain drop box (7-Eleven) 3400 Mission Street San Francisco, California 94110(415) 695 - 7711
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USAgain drop box (California Auto Service Center) 4135 California Street San Francisco, California 94118(415) 387-8666
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Special handling
thermometer, mercury
Home thermometers only. No business waste.
Special handling
Search for Retail Take-Back location. Do not remove mercury ampule from thermostat. Drop off entire device.
Special handling
If broken or not reusable, handle as E-Waste.
Special handling
gasoline, lubricating oil, transmission oil, crankcase oil
Vendor Name
Location
O'Reilly Auto Parts (2150 Taraval St) 2150 Taraval St San Francisco, California 94116(415) 682-9177
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O'Reilly Auto Parts (2500 San Bruno Ave) 2500 San Bruno Avenue San Francisco, California 94134(415) 656-0696
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O'Reilly Auto Parts (3855 Geary Blvd) 3855 Geary Blvd San Francisco, California 94118(415) 668-5241
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O’Reilly Auto Parts (353 Bayshore Blvd) 353 Bayshore Blvd San Francisco, California 94124(415) 695-0882
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Precise Auto Chevron 1890 - 19th Avenue San Francisco, California 94122(415) 731-2733
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Quality Tune-Up 1175 Fell Street San Francisco, California 94117(415) 626-6446
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Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Facility 501 Tunnel Avenue San Francisco, California 94134(415) 330-1405
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Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Home Collection Service 501 Tunnel Ave San Francisco, California 94134(415) 330 - 1405
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San Francisco Honda (2098 Lombard St) 2098 Lombard St San Francisco, California 94123(415) 346-7400
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San Francisco Marine Yacht Harbor Marina Blvd San Francisco, California 94123(415) 831-6322
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Special handling
motor oil, used oil, motor oil filter
Vendor Name
Location
O'Reilly Auto Parts (2150 Taraval St) 2150 Taraval St San Francisco, California 94116(415) 682-9177
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O'Reilly Auto Parts (2500 San Bruno Ave) 2500 San Bruno Avenue San Francisco, California 94134(415) 656-0696
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O'Reilly Auto Parts (3855 Geary Blvd) 3855 Geary Blvd San Francisco, California 94118(415) 668-5241
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O’Reilly Auto Parts (353 Bayshore Blvd) 353 Bayshore Blvd San Francisco, California 94124(415) 695-0882
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Precise Auto Chevron 1890 - 19th Avenue San Francisco, California 94122(415) 731-2733
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Quality Tune-Up 1175 Fell Street San Francisco, California 94117(415) 626-6446
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San Francisco Honda (2098 Lombard St) 2098 Lombard St San Francisco, California 94123(415) 346-7400
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San Francisco Marine Yacht Harbor Marina Blvd San Francisco, California 94123(415) 831-6322
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Sunrise Auto Services 2800 San Bruno Avenue San Francisco, California 94134(415) 467-7399
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Sunset 76 1700 Noriega Street San Francisco, California 94122(415) 753-9635
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Special handling
welding gas, oxygen, acetylene, freon, refrigerant gas
Contact San Francisco Environment Department for assistance
Special handling
Paint for auto and appliance touch-ups, traffic marking, and art projects. Retail Take-Back locations do NOT collect these paints. Handle full or partial containers as chemical liquid. No business waste.
Landfill bin
Paper envelopes with plastic padding have mixed materials.
Landfill bin
sanitary napkin; feminine products
Recycle bin
Recycle clean and dry paper only. For greasy or food-stained paper, place in the green composting bin.
coffee, coffee cup, cup, paper cup, cups
Recycle empty cup, sleeve, and plastic lid.
Recycle bin
cup, paper sleeve, coffee cup, coffee
Recycle empty cup, sleeve, and plastic lid.
Compost bin
take-out; carry-out, left-overs, doggy-bags
Chopsticks okay.
bubble wrap, bubblewrap, plastic film, packaging
In testing phase, better options below.
Recycle bin
tub, pail
Wire handle okay.
Recycle bin
No polystyrene foam. If labeled "compostable," put in green bin.
Recycle bin
plastic ramekins, to go plastic
Household goods & kitchen appliances
Recycle bin
Includes small metal household items, such as broken pots and pans. Appliances and electronics with metal parts require special handling.
Compost bin
shrimp, salmon, fish, seafood, sea food, shellfish, shell fish, fishes
Shells okay.
Landfill bin
Potato chip bag, protein and candy bar, mylar
Recycle bin
Shredded paper can be recycled if placed in a brown paper bag, stapled shut, and labeled "SHREDDED" on the outside. Otherwise, please put shredded paper in the composting bin.
Special handling
fuel, diesel, gasoline, cleaner, turpentine, nail polish
A flammable liquid typically used as a fuel or cleaner. Look for Signal Word on product label: CAUTION, DANGER, WARNING. No business waste.
Special handling
aerosol paint
Retail Take-Back locations do NOT collect spray paint. Use up and recycle empty can in blue recycling bin - remove cap and tip. Handle full or partial spray cans as chemical spray. No business waste.
Landfill bin
pads, tampons, feminine products
Compost bin
teabags, teabag, tea, tea bag
Paper only.
Special handling
television, tv, ewaste, e-waste
If broken or not reusable, handle as E-Waste.
Landfill bin
tube of ointment
Special handling
Donate clean and functioning toys to a local thrift store. For non-functioning toys made of mixed-material, please remove all batteries before placing in the black trash bin.
Vendor Name
Location
Recycle for Change drop box (Grocery Outlet) 2630 Bayshore Boulevard San Francisco, California 94134
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Recycle for Change drop box (Park Palega) 500 Felton Street San Francisco, California 94134
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Recycle for Change drop box (Parkmerced 3) 19 Higuera Avenue San Francisco, California 94132
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Recycle for Change drop box (Richmond Rec Center) 251 18th Avenue San Francisco, California 94121
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Recycle for Change drop box (Sunset Super) 2801 Vicente Street San Francisco, California 94116
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Recycle for Change drop box (Visitation Valley Elementary) 55 Schwerin Street San Francisco, California 94134
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SCRAP (Toland St. & Newcomb Ave.) 801 Toland Street San Francisco, California 94124(415) 647-1746
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SCRAP (Toland St. & Newcomb Ave.) 801 Toland Street San Francisco, California 94124(415) 647-1746
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The Salvation Army Donation Center (Valencia St. & Cesar Chavez St.) 3550 Cesar Chavez St San Francisco, California 94110
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The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center (Geary Blvd & 4th Ave.) 3921 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, California 94118(415) 876-6390
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Special handling
creosote, CCA, chrominated copper arsenate, pentachlorophenol
Wood and lumber treated with chemical preservatives. Contact San Francisco Environment Department for assistance
Compost bin
Cut to less than 4 feet long and 6 inches wide.
Household goods & kitchen appliances
trophies, medals, bric-a-brac, chachka
Special handling
epipen
Medicine drop-off locations cannot collect medicine dispensed with a syringe for self-injection. Order a special mail-back package. No business waste. Handle used auto injectors as a syringe.
Recycle bin
VHS tape
Please remove film portion before placing hard plastic in the recycling bin.
Landfill bin
baby and disinfectant, disinfectant wraps