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New Service Information for Atherton Customers

To our Valued Customers in the Town of Atherton: On September 16, 2020, Atherton’s Council Members voted in favor of exiting the South Bayside Waste Management Authority (SBWMA) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and finalizing contract negotiations with Green Waste Recovery for solid waste, recycling and compost services. Details about the Town’s decision to exit the JPA can be found on the town’s website […] Read more.

COVID 19 Update: Customer Service & Bill Pay

As a precautionary measure to protect our employees and the public, Recology San Mateo County has temporarily closed our local office to all walk-in customers. Should you wish to make a bill payment, please note the following convenient payment methods that are also available to you: PAY ONLINE Select Pay My Bill (in the upper […] Read more.

Update on 2020 Shred & E-Scrap Events

Do you have paper documents in need of shredding? Or e-waste to be recycled? In partnership with RethinkWaste and our Member Agencies, Recology will be hosting annual shred, and e-scrap events in your local community – free of charge. Find out more about upcoming events on ReThink Waste’s Community Events page. Read more.

Shoreway Transfer Station & Public Recycling Center

SHOREWAY TRANSFER STATION The Transfer Station has resumed regular business hours and is open to receive all regular, non-hazardous waste, residential and commercial solid waste materials, landscaping/organic materials, and construction and demolition. In addition, residents of Recology San Mateo County will also be able to pick up two bags of compost for their […] Read more.

Best Practices for Recology Customers during COVID-19

Help keep yourself and Recology San Mateo County employee owners safe by following the guidance below. STOP & THINK What goes where? Sorting properly is critical to keeping recyclable or compostable material out of the landfill. Organic materials should go in the compost, while clean cardboard, paper, glass, metal, and plastic containers #1-7 should […] Read more.

Waste Zero Services

Our Waste Zero Team helps businesses apply best management practices in collecting recycling, compost and landfill materials. We provide a single point of contact to help you implement new recycling programs or improve your existing program and make sure you have the resources you need. Find out more.

South Bay Recycling Drop Off

Drop off a variety of items at South Bay Recycling for disposal, including recyclables, hazardous waste, electronic waste, and bulky items. Find out more.

Hard-to-Recycle

There are several items that we can’t accept in our recycling program, but we don’t want to see them end up in the landfill either. Many of these items can be taken to special recycling locations, or reused by local businesses. Find out more.