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Textiles
Donate clean and dry clothes to a local thrift store. Call to inquire if they accept other items such as bedding and linens.
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Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
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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
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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.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Sherwin Williams Paint Store (1503 Sloat Blvd) 1503 Sloat Blvd San Francisco, California 94132 (415) 242-2983 |
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| Sherwin Williams Paint Store (320 - 4th St) 320 - 4th St San Francisco, California 94107 (415) 495-5720 |
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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.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| J & J Hardware 929 Geneva Avenue San Francisco, California 94112 415-239-8998 |
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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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| Progress Hardware 724 Irving St San Francisco, California 94112 (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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| Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Home Collection Service 501 Tunnel Ave San Francisco, California 94134 (415) 330 - 1405 |
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| REI 840 Brannan Street San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 934-1938 |
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| Roberts Hardware 1629 Haight St San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 431-3392 |
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| SF Hardware 512 Divisadero St San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 552-1168 |
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| SF Public Library (Chinatown/Him Mark Lai Branch) 1135 Powell St San Francisco, California 94108 (415) 355-2888 |
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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.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Progess Hardware 724 Irving St San Francisco, California 94122 (415) 731-2038 |
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| Progress Hardware 724 Irving St San Francisco, California 94112 (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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| SF Hardware 512 Divisadero St San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 552-1168 |
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| Soko Hardware 1698 Post St San Francisco, California 94115 (415) 931-5510 |
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| Standard 5&10 Ace Hardware 3545 California St San Francisco, California 94118 (415) 751-5767 |
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| Standard Plumbing (152 Clement St) 152 Clement St San Francisco, California 94118 (415) 221-1888 |
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| Standard Plumbing (6122 Geary Blvd) 6122 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, California 94121 415-752-1888 |
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| Universal Electric Supply 438 8th Street San Francisco, California 94103 415-621-1888 |
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bulky items
Take to a recycling location or contact a pick-up service.
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medicines, medication, pills, pill, meds, pharmaceuticals, drugs, pharmaceutical
Take to a designated drop-off location, or request a mail-back package. No business waste.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
Free drop off recycling for San Francisco residents and businesses at 501 Tunnel Avenue San Francisco, CA 94134. Learn more about how to properly dispose of or reuse sandbags on the SF Environment website.
shoe, sandal, sandals, footwear
usable condition
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
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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.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Walgreens (1333 Castro St) 1333 Castro St San Francisco, California 94114 (415) 826-8533 |
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| Walgreens (1344 Stockton St) 1344 Stockton Street San Francisco, California 94133 (415) 981-6274 |
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| Walgreens (135 Powell St) 135 Powell St San Francisco, California 94102 (415) 391-7222 |
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| Walgreens (1363 Divisadero St) 1363 Divisadero St San Francisco, California 94115 (415) 931-9974 |
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| Walgreens (1524 Polk St.) 1524 Polk St San Francisco, California 94109 (415) 673-4701 |
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| Walgreens (1630 Ocean Ave) 1630 Ocean Ave San Francisco, California 94112 (415) 239-0804 |
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| Walgreens (1750 Noriega St) 1750 Noriega St San Francisco, California 94122 (415) 664-5543 |
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| Walgreens (1899 Fillmore St) 1899 Fillmore St San Francisco, California 94115 (415) 771-4603 |
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| Walgreens (199 Parnassus Ave) 199 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 661-1634 |
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| Walgreens (199 Parnassuss Ave) 199 Parnassuss Ave San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 661-1634 |
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Take to a designated drop-off location. Max of 5 gals per day. No business waste.
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Art supplies may contain hazardous chemicals which must not go in any bin. Handle full or partial containers as chemical liquid.
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tank, cylinder
Return to grocery store or propane vendor for exchange
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Donate books to a local thrift store or to Friends of the San Francisco Public Library's donation center in Potrero Hill.
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Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| SCRAP (Toland St. & Newcomb Ave.) 801 Toland Street San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 647-1746 |
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| SF Public Library Book Donation Center 438 Treat Avenue San Francisco, California 94110 (415) 522-8600 |
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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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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.
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.
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cassette
Please remove film portion before placing hard plastic in the recycling bin.
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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.
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Bags for coffee beans have a plastic liner fused to paper. Large to-go foil bags (inside coffee boxes) have mixed materials.
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electronics, laptop
If broken or not reusable, handle as E-Waste.
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Contact the Department of the Environment for assistance
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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.
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Compost bin
Compost natural corks in your green composting bin. Place composite and plastic corks in the black trash bin.
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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.
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.
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Use Recology Bulky Item Recycling Pick-up Service. Place in sealed box and mark "E-Waste."
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camp stove fuel cylinder
Search above for retail take-back location. No business waste. Handle cylinders that are not empty as hazardous waste.
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Broken or not reusable computers and peripherals, televisions, other electronic devices which have a screen or can be programmed.
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Eye glasses in good condition can be donated to some vendors.
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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."
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icecream containers, icecream tubs, ice cream tub, ice cream container, pint
Lids okay.
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Return up to 10 batteries per day to point of purchase for recycling.
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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.
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Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| SF Hardware 512 Divisadero St San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 552-1168 |
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| Soko Hardware 1698 Post St San Francisco, California 94115 (415) 931-5510 |
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| Standard 5&10 Ace Hardware 3545 California St San Francisco, California 94118 (415) 751-5767 |
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| Standard Plumbing (152 Clement St) 152 Clement St San Francisco, California 94118 (415) 221-1888 |
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| Standard Plumbing (6122 Geary Blvd) 6122 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, California 94121 415-752-1888 |
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| Universal Electric Supply 438 8th Street San Francisco, California 94103 415-621-1888 |
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Textiles, sheets, Towels, tablecloths
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Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| USAgain drop box (Double A 76) 1298 Valencia Street San Francisco, California 94110 (415) 896-4921 |
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| USAgain drop box (Fiesta Laundromat) 898 South Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, California 94110 (415) 401-7605 |
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| USAgain drop box (Fiesta Laundromat) 898 South Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, California 94110 (415) 401-7605 |
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| USAgain drop box (KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory) 1195 Hudson Avenue San Francisco, California 94124 (415) 643-6951 |
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| USAgain drop box (Kwik & Convenient) 600 Monterey Boulevard San Francisco, California 94127 415) 334-4140 |
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| USAgain drop box (Oak Street Laundry) 1130 Oak Street San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 552-0693 |
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| USAgain drop box (St. Mary and St. Martha Lutheran Church) 1050 South Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, California 94110 (415) 647-2717 |
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| USAgain drop box (Twin Peaks Auto Care) 598 Portola Drive San Francisco, California 94127 (415) 286-2812 |
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Search for Retail Take-Back location. Do not remove mercury ampule from thermostat. Drop off entire device.
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gasoline, lubricating oil, transmission oil, crankcase oil
Take to a designated drop-off location. Max of 5 gals per day. No business waste.
Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| 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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| Valvoline Instant Oil Change (1799 - 19th Ave) 1799 - 19th Avenue San Francisco, California 94122 (415) 664-5823 |
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| Valvoline Instant Oil Change (300 - 7th St.) 300 7th St San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 552-5400 |
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motor oil, used oil, motor oil filter
Take to a designated drop-off location. Filters must be drained and punctured or crushed. No business waste.
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Recycle or safely dispose of this item by using a take-back service or a drop-off location near you.
| Vendor Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Valvoline Instant Oil Change (1799 - 19th Ave) 1799 - 19th Avenue San Francisco, California 94122 (415) 664-5823 |
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| Valvoline Instant Oil Change (300 - 7th St.) 300 7th St San Francisco, California 94103 (415) 552-5400 |
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welding gas, oxygen, acetylene, freon, refrigerant gas
Contact San Francisco Environment Department for assistance
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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.
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Recycle bin
Recycle clean and dry paper only. For greasy or food-stained paper, place in the green composting bin.
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cup, paper sleeve, coffee cup, coffee
Recycle empty cup, sleeve, and plastic lid.
bubble wrap, bubblewrap, plastic film, packaging
In testing phase, better options below.
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Includes small metal household items, such as broken pots and pans. Appliances and electronics with metal parts require special handling.
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shrimp, salmon, fish, seafood, sea food, shellfish, shell fish, fishes
Shells okay.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Recycle blocks of polystyrene foam at the Recology San Francisco Transfer Station located at 501 Tunnel Avenue.
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television, tv, ewaste, e-waste
If broken or not reusable, handle as E-Waste.
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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.
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creosote, CCA, chrominated copper arsenate, pentachlorophenol
Wood and lumber treated with chemical preservatives. Contact San Francisco Environment Department for assistance
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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.
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VHS tape
Please remove film portion before placing hard plastic in the recycling bin.
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