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Where to dump trash in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco's public dump is Recology's transfer station on Tunnel Avenue, open 7 days a week. It's expensive by the ton ($274.57) with a $60 minimum, but several items like electronics and up to 4 recyclable mattresses a day are free.

Recology SF Transfer Station – Public Disposal & Recycling Area

Transfer station · Recology San Francisco
Open to the public

Address

501 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134 (enter on Recycle Road)

Phone

Hours

  • Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday–Sunday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Who can use it

Visa, MasterCard and cash – no checks. Loads must be tarped and tied down ($20 fee otherwise). The household hazardous waste facility on site is for SF residents only (Thu–Sat 8 AM–4 PM).

Fees

General load$274.57 per ton; $60 minimum per load
MattressFirst 4 units per day free if recyclable (intact, dry, no mold/insects); then $21.85 each
TiresPassenger/light truck tire: $19.36 (no rim) or $23.10 (with rim) + weight
AppliancesWashers/dryers/stoves/dishwashers $31.22 + weight; refrigerators $73.68 + weight
Couch / furnitureCheck with facility
Yard waste$274.57 per ton
  • TVs, monitors, laptops and small electronics: no charge.
  • Loads of 10+ tires need a registered tire hauler.
What they accept / don't accept

Accepted

  • General refuse
  • Construction & demolition debris
  • Green waste
  • Inerts (concrete, brick, dirt)
  • Mattresses
  • Tires
  • Appliances
  • Electronics (free)
  • Household hazardous waste (SF residents, limits)

Not accepted

Check with facility
✔ Last verified October 30, 2026 from the official source:Recology – SF Transfer Station & Hazardous Waste Facility

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