Waste and Recycling
Brisbane, in cooperation with our waste haulers, provides services and programs that have resulted in diverting 77% of the waste generated by residents and businesses, exceeding the State's goal of 75% waste diversion by 2020. South San Francisco Scavengers serves all of Brisbane, except for Tunnel Avenue, which is covered by Recology.
Programs for Residents
- Backyard compositing is promoted through offering the County's compost and worm bins to residents at a reduced cost. The rebate application can be found here.
- Every Spring, the City host's a free compost giveaway.
- South San Francisco Scavenger offers a mattress recycling program where there is no charge for disposal of up to 4 mattresses / box springs. Must be brought in alone to Blue Line Transfer Station, or click here to see how to schedule a free pick up.
- Recycle your electronics or Number 6 Styrofoam at Green Citizen. See www.greencitizen.com for details.
- Recycle batteries right to protect the community and the environment from fire hazards and toxic pollution.
- San Mateo County’s Household Hazardous Waste Program offers free hazardous waste recycling and disposal services for San Mateo County residents.
- San Mateo County's Office of Sustainability hosts free e-waste collection events throughout the year.
- CFL and Battery collection at City Hall
How You Can Help
- Reduce use of plastic water bottles. Read this article drafted by the Open Space and Ecology Committee
- Reduce food waste through smart planning, prepping and storing.
- Sort your waste properly to help reduce the amount of trash sent to the landfill. If in doubt, find out!
- Businesses and grocery stores can donate food to Second Harvest Food Bank or participate in the San Mateo County Safe Surplus Food Donation Program.
- Swap out single-use plastics for reusable alternatives to help reduce plastic pollution.
- Clean, dry film plastics, such as dry cleaning bags and produce bags, can be recycled in a special container at the Post Office.