Public Recycling Center

RECYCLABLE MATERIAL ACCEPTED FOR DROP-OFF:

• Cardboard
• Mixed Paper
• Glass
• Cans
• Plastic Containers
• Used Motor Oil Filters
  
• Used Motor Oil
  (up to 15 gallons)
• Used Motor Antifreeze
  (up to 10 gallons)
• Latex Paint
  (up to 10 gallons)
• Electronics
  (Computers, TV’s, cell phones, faxes, VCR’s, etc.)

• Fluorescent Lighting Tubes
  (household only, 6 tubes per visit, must be less than 6ft)
• Household Batteries
• Sharps
  (must be containerized in an authorized Sharps container)
• Cooking Oil
  (residential only up to 15 gallons)

RECYCLABLE MATERIAL ACCEPTED FOR BUYBACK:

California redemption value (CRV) containers may be redeemed at the Buy-Back Center

Look for the CRV message on the bottle or can.

Reverse vending machines are available at the Buyback Center. Simply place bottles and cans in the machine to receive your cash redemption.

Hazardous Waste Not Accepted

The following items are NOT accepted at the Shoreway Environmental Center, and cannot be thrown in the trash:

• Oil-based Paints, Stains & Finishes
• Automobile Fluids
• Pesticides
• Poisons
• Fertilizers and other garden chemicals
• Cleaning Chemicals

For proper disposal contact: County of San Mateo Department of Environment Health Services (650) 363-4718 www.smhealth.org/hhw