Environment Department — Household Hazardous Waste
Find household hazardous-waste receiving programs, eligibility and appointments.
Source checked October 15, 2026[1]www.sfenvironment.org
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San Francisco resident HHW drop-off at 501 Tunnel Avenue, or scheduled home pickup. Bring proof of residency and observe material and quantity limits.
Before you start
- Information & documents · HHW drop-off facility
- Bring a driver’s license or utility bill proving San Francisco residency. [4]
- Availability · HHW drop-off facility
- Drop-off limit: 15 gallons or 125 lb. [5]
- Appointments · Home pickup
- Home pickup requires an appointment and your presence; appointments are listed Wednesday–Saturday mornings. [6]
Fees
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Forms & documents
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- [1] San Francisco — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
San Francisco County / official waste program · Waste service — 06075
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
San Francisco residents can request a free home pick up of the waste
- [2] San Francisco — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
San Francisco County / official waste program · Waste service — 06075
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
San Francisco residents can request a free home pick up of the waste
- [3] San Francisco — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
San Francisco County / official waste program · Waste service — Household hazardous-waste drop-off and scheduled home pickup
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Household Hazardous Waste Facility requirements
- [4] San Francisco — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
San Francisco County / official waste program · Waste service — HHW drop-off facility
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
You must bring proof of San Francisco residency (driver’s license or utility bill) to drop household hazardous waste at this facility
- [5] San Francisco — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
San Francisco County / official waste program · Waste service — HHW drop-off facility
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds
- [6] San Francisco — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
San Francisco County / official waste program · Waste service — Home pickup
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Appointments are available Wednesday to Saturday mornings You must be present at the time of pick-up
- [7] San Francisco — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
San Francisco County / official waste program · Waste service — San Francisco HHW drop-off facility
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
501 Tunnel Ave., San Francisco, CA 94134
- [8] San Francisco — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
San Francisco County / official waste program · Waste service — San Francisco HHW drop-off facility
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 AM - 4 PM
- [9] San Francisco — waste and recycling service candidate (opens in a new tab)
San Francisco County / official waste program · Waste service — HHW home-pickup requests
Source reviewed October 15, 2026View supporting excerpt
Call 415-330-1405 and leave a message with your contact information