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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.

Better at the Bin Webinar Series

Let’s be better together! Recology San Mateo County is hosting a Better at the Bin webinar series to help you learn what materials are accepted in each bin, why it’s important to properly sort materials into the correct container, and how to reduce your impact on the environment. The webinar series includes virtual tours of […] Read more.

2020 Bulky Item Collection

Please note: our 2020 Bulky Item Collection Program (BIC) has reached capacity, and we are unable to accept any additional requests. We will begin scheduling BICs again in February, as January is reserved for our Holiday Tree Collection Program. Thank Read more.

New Requirements for Treated Wood Waste Disposal

Starting January 1, 2021, Recology will no longer accept treated wood waste for disposal. Changes in State law have banned the disposal of treated wood in regular solid waste landfills and will impose significant new requirements on anyone who uses, stores, transports, and disposes of treated wood. If treated wood enters Recology facilities after December […] 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.