Recycling center in South San Francisco, CA

Blue Line Transfer Station

500 E. Jamie Ct

Transfer StationHousehold Hazardous WasteConstruction Debris

About this center

Blue Line Transfer Station at 500 East Jamie Court in South San Francisco is a public disposal and recycling facility run by South San Francisco Scavenger. No appointment is needed. Every vehicle crosses a certified scale on the way in and on the way out, and charges follow weight and material type. Loads must be covered and secure. Three operations share the site. The transfer station takes general waste, construction and demolition debris, and recycling such as clean, dry mattresses, box springs, futons, carpet, and padding. The BOPA Center takes household hazardous waste, including batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, and sharps. The Buyback Center pays California Redemption Value on eligible containers, one trip per customer per day. The C&D sorting line is third-party certified and registered with the San Francisco Department of Environment.

Services offered

  • Certified vehicle scale
  • Construction and demolition sorting line
  • BOPA household hazardous waste center
  • CRV Buyback Center
  • Mattress and carpet recycling

Not accepted

Business and industrial hazardous wasteExplosivesRadioactive wasteMedicationsDirt loads of 6 cubic yards or more without a certified analytical test

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Line Transfer Station require an appointment?

No. The facility is open to the public without an appointment, and every vehicle weighs in and out.

Does Blue Line Transfer Station take household hazardous waste?

Yes. The BOPA Center takes batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, and sharps. It refuses business and industrial waste, explosives, radioactive waste, and medications.

Does Blue Line Transfer Station redeem CRV containers?

Yes. The Buyback Center pays by California Redemption Value, with one trip per customer per day.

What CalRecycle SWIS facility record covers this address?

CalRecycle records this location as Blue Line MRF And TS, SWIS 41-AA-0185, with site operational status "Active" and regulatory status "Permitted". Retrieved 2026-10-30. SWIS identifies the site; specific activities at the same address may have different authorizations.

Who is recorded as the owner in CalRecycle SWIS?

The non-archived SWIS owner records for Blue Line MRF And TS (41-AA-0185) name Blue Line Transfer, Inc.. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These are the parties in the registry's owner field; the registry does not establish corporate beneficial ownership.

Who is recorded as the operator in CalRecycle SWIS?

The non-archived SWIS operator records for Blue Line MRF And TS (41-AA-0185) name Blue Line Transfer, Inc.. Retrieved 2026-10-30. The operator is a separate role from the recorded owner.

What active activities and oversight are recorded by CalRecycle?

For Blue Line MRF And TS, SWIS lists these active activity records: Large Volume Transfer/Processing Facility — regulatory status Permitted; listed inspection frequency Monthly; Large Volume In-Vessel Digestion Facility — regulatory status Permitted; listed inspection frequency Monthly. The enforcing agency is County of San Mateo, Health Department, Environmental Health Services Division. Retrieved 2026-10-30. A listed inspection frequency is a schedule, not confirmation that an inspection occurred.

What throughput or capacity figures does CalRecycle report?

SWIS reports for Blue Line MRF And TS: Large Volume Transfer/Processing Facility: maximum permitted throughput 1200 Tons per day; maximum permit capacity 2400 Tons per day. Large Volume In-Vessel Digestion Facility: maximum permit capacity 43 Tons per day. Units are reproduced as recorded, retrieved 2026-10-30; these are permit-record figures, not a measure of available capacity today.

What CalRecycle beverage-container program accounts are recorded here?

CalRecycle's certified Recyclers/Processors directory lists Blue Line Transfer Inc, account RC10755; Blue Line Transfer Inc, account PR18461.001 at this address. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These are beverage-container program accounts, separate from solid-waste permits. A processor entry alone does not establish public walk-in redemption service.

What hours and appointment requirements does CalRecycle report for the beverage-container program?

The directory reports Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 1:00 pm; Sat - Sun Closed; the By Appointment Only field is No. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These schedules describe the listed beverage-container operation and may differ from other services at the same site. Confirm current hours and load acceptance before visiting.

What operation start dates are recorded for these CalRecycle accounts?

CalRecycle reports account RC10755: 2001-05-16; account PR18461.001: 2022-11-30 as the operation begin dates. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These dates refer to the program accounts and do not establish the business's founding date or continuous operation.

What California covered-electronics recycling program entry is recorded here?

CalRecycle's active participant directory lists Blue Line Transfer, Inc. at 500 E Jamie Ct, South San Francisco, with CEWID 111643 and directory role(s) Collector. Its individual detail page reports Current Status Active, checked 2026-10-30. This is participation in the Covered Electronic Waste program, not a general environmental permit or proof that all electronic devices are accepted. Confirm accepted devices, fees and public drop-off access with the named operation.

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Blue Line Transfer Station

500 E. Jamie Ct

South San Francisco, CA

37.656050°N, 122.415600°W

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