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Recycling centers in San Francisco

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6 locations

ABC Auto Parts

1650 Davidson Ave

Family-owned auto dismantler at 1650 Davidson Ave in Bayview, in business at this address since 1954. The yard sells used and salvage parts to the public, buys unwanted cars and trucks, and takes motor oil during business hours (5 gallon limit per visit, with a 40 cents per gallon refund on request).

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-5:30 PM; Sat 8:30 AM-12:30 PM

Accepts: Motor Oil, Oil Filters

Services: Used auto parts sales · Auto dismantling · Vehicle purchasing · Motor oil drop-off · Oil filter drop-off

How much used motor oil can I drop off at ABC Auto Parts?

The limit is 5 gallons per visit, during business hours only. Ask for the 40 cents per gallon refund.

Building Resources

701 Amador Street

Building Resources at 701 Amador Street accepts scrap metal from San Francisco residents and businesses. The city's SF Recycles guide names it as a scrap metal drop-off option alongside the public dump and CIRCOSTA.

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Accepts: Scrap metal

What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110055888623 for BUILDING RESOURCES at 701 AMADOR ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2015-10-10. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: CA-CERS:10174737, CA-ENVIROVIEW:13973. Recorded program interests: STATE MASTER. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2015-10-10. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.

CIRCOSTA Iron & Metal Co. Inc.

1801 Evans Ave

CIRCOSTA Iron & Metal sits at 1801 Evans Ave in San Francisco and takes scrap metal from both residents and businesses. The SF Environment Department lists it as a vendor for broken pots, pans, and other small metal household items.

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Accepts: Scrap metal

What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110002886253 for CIRCOSTA IRON AND METAL CO INC at 1801 EVANS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2026-09-14. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: CA-ENVIROVIEW:105727, CA-ENVIROVIEW:231502, HWTS-DATAMART:CAD983650797, RCRAINFO:CAD983650797, TRIS:TRI_OFFSITE_3876. Recorded program interests: SQG, STATE MASTER. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2026-09-14. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.

Our Planet Recycling S.F.

445 Bayshore Blvd San Francisco CA 94124 USA

4.2/5(175 reviews)

Our Planet Recycling S.F. is a recycling site located in San Francisco, CA, specializing in beverage container recycling. Established in 2012, it serves as the final recycling hub in the city, emphasizing sustainability efforts in the community.

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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00am - 4:30pm · Sun closed

Accepts: Wine, Liquor, Beer and Malt Beverages, Wine Coolers and Distilled Spirit Coolers, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Non-Carbonated Soft Drinks, Carbonated Fruit Drink, Carbonated Water Beverages, Sport Drinks, Noncarbonated Water, Fruit Juice, Vegetable Juice, Coffee and Tea Beverages

Services: Beverage container recycling · CRV redemption · Automated bag drop service

What are your opening hours?

Monday - Saturday: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Sunday: Closed.

Where are you located?

445 Bayshore Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94124.

Recology Recycle Central at Pier 96

1000 Amador St

Recology's Recycle Central plant at Pier 96, 1000 Amador St, opens to the public five days a week for clean, source-separated cardboard. Cardboard drops are free, and loads over 200 lbs are paid per pound at the current market rate.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 6:00 AM-4:00 PM (cardboard buyback only)

Accepts: Cardboard

Services: Cardboard buyback · Free cardboard drop-off

Does Recycle Central pay for cardboard?

Loads weighing more than 200 lbs are paid per pound at the current market rate. Smaller loads are accepted free of charge.

Recology San Francisco

501 Tunnel Ave San Francisco CA 94134 USA

4/5(139 reviews)

Recology San Francisco operates a transfer station that serves as a hub for resource recovery and disposal activities. It is also home to an Environmental Education Program and the renowned Artist in Residence Program.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun 7:30 AM – 4 PM

Accepts: Household hazardous waste, Electronic waste, Construction and demolition debris, General refuse, Greenwaste, Brush, Compostables

Services: Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off · Electronic Waste Drop Off · Construction and Demolition Debris Disposal · Public Disposal · Compacting and Recycling Services

What is the transfer station email address?

Customers can use the contact us and choose Transfer station to submit an inquiry. They can also send a direct email to sftransferstationar@recology.com.

What other forms of ID do you accept as proof of residency besides a Driver’s License?

Customers can use a utility bill from a San Francisco residence.

Materials Accepted in San Francisco

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in San Francisco include scrap metal, drop-off, recycling, auto salvage, used auto parts. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in San Francisco, California

San Francisco sorts waste into blue recycling, green compost, and black landfill bins, collected by Recology. Recology also runs the public Transfer Station and Hazardous Waste Facility at 501 Tunnel Avenue, where household hazardous waste is limited to San Francisco residents and TVs, monitors, and laptops are free. Residential buildings of 5 units or fewer get two free curbside bulky item pickups a year.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many free bulky item pickups does San Francisco give?

Buildings with 5 units or fewer get two free curbside bulky item collections per year from Recology. In buildings with 6 or more units, each unit gets one free collection. You can leave up to 10 items per appointment, and Recology refuses hazardous waste, construction debris, auto parts, and tires.

Where do I take household hazardous waste in San Francisco?

The Recology Household Hazardous Waste facility at 501 Tunnel Ave takes household hazardous waste on Thursday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It serves San Francisco residents only and requires a driver's license or an SF utility bill. The limit is 15 gallons of paint, oil, and other household chemicals.

Does the SF Transfer Station charge to recycle electronics?

No. TVs, computer monitors, laptops, small electronics, and corded appliances are free at 501 Tunnel Ave. Consumer batteries are free for the first 5 gallons per month, then $3.93 per pound. Fluorescent tubes and CFLs are free for the first 30 per month, then $4.49 each.

How much does it cost to dump at the San Francisco Transfer Station on Tunnel Avenue?

General refuse, construction debris, greenwaste, and inerts cost $274.57 per ton with a $60 minimum per load. Uncovered loads add a $20 fee. The station is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and it takes Visa, MasterCard, and cash but no checks.

What does it cost to get rid of a mattress, fridge, or tire in San Francisco?

At the Tunnel Avenue Transfer Station the first 4 source-separated mattresses or box springs per day are free, then $21.85 each. A refrigerator costs $73.68 plus weight, and washers, dryers, stoves, and dishwashers cost $31.22 each plus weight. A passenger tire without a rim carries a $19.36 surcharge, and loads of 10 or more tires need a registered tire hauler.

Where can I sell scrap metal in San Francisco?

CIRCOSTA Iron & Metal at 1801 Evans Ave and Building Resources at 701 Amador Street take scrap metal from residents and businesses. The Recology Transfer Station at 501 Tunnel Ave also takes scrap metal. Scrap metal does not go in any of the three curbside bins.

Recycling tips for San Francisco

  • •Bulky item pickups require a sign reading RECOLOGY on the items, and cancellations are due by 12:00 PM the business day before.
  • •Toilets set out for bulky pickup go in a cardboard box, fully drained, wrapped with duct tape.
  • •Household hazardous waste and electronics never go in a blue, green, or black cart.
  • •The Tunnel Avenue station is busiest at lunchtime and from 3:00 PM to closing.
  • •Clean, source-separated cardboard is free at the Transfer Station's public disposal area, while loads over 200 pounds go to Recycle Central at Pier 96 for a per-pound payment.

Recycling centers near San Francisco

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

Blue Line Transfer Station
South San Francisco, CA · 6 mi
Zarc Recycling
South San Francisco, CA · 6 mi
East Bay Recycling
Oakland, CA · 7 mi
National Recycling Corporation
Oakland, CA · 8 mi
Recycling Yard
Pacifica, CA · 8 mi
Recology of the Coast Pacifica Recycling Yard
Pacifica, CA · 10 mi

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