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Solid Waste, Tires, and Regulated Waste Streams

Waste, Recycling & Safe Disposal

Services to help ensure that waste materials are managed, stored, transported and disposed of safely. This may include inspections, permits, complaint response and guidance to reduce pollution, prevent hazards and protect community health.

Solid Waste Program

Find guidelines and resources for proper disposal, recycling and responsible management of solid waste in San Mateo County.

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Used Tire Program

Find drop-off locations and free recycling programs for used tires and rubber in San Mateo County.

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Medical Waste for Business

Register your business for medical waste disposal and learn about required forms, fees and tier classifications in San Mateo County.

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Safe Medicine Disposal Ordinance

Learn about San Mateo County's ordinance requiring medicine manufacturers to fund and operate safe disposal programs for prescription and over-the-counter medications.

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Sharps Drop-off and Mail Back Options

Find free and safe ways to dispose of used needles and sharps through mail-back programs or drop-off locations in San Mateo County

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Medicine Drop-off and Mail-Back Options

Find free drop-off kiosks and mail-back programs to safely dispose of unused or expired medications, including pills, liquids, creams, inhalers and injectors.

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