Shoreway Environmental Center Transfer Station
333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070
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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.
Plan your visit
Official website (opens in new tab)Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab)Fee schedule, effective January 1, 2026 (opens in new tab)
What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Couches
AcceptedFees apply| Sofa (sectionals per section) | $30.00 each |
|---|---|
| Solid waste, per cubic yard | $72.00 |
| Minimum solid waste charge | $72.50 per visit |
Washers and dryers
AcceptedFees apply| Washer or dryer | $22.00 each |
|---|---|
| Solid waste, per cubic yard | $72.00 |
| Minimum solid waste charge | $72.50 per visit |
Refrigerators and freezers
AcceptedFees apply| Refrigerator with proof of freon evacuation | $33.00 each |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator without proof of freon evacuation | $60.00 each |
| Solid waste, per cubic yard | $72.00 |
| Minimum solid waste charge | $72.50 per visit |
- Refrigerant units accepted only with certification of Freon removal.
Tires
AcceptedFees apply| Auto tire with rim | $22.00 each |
|---|---|
| Auto tire without rim | $16.00 each |
| Truck tire | $38.00 each |
| Solid waste, per cubic yard | $72.00 |
| Minimum solid waste charge | $72.50 per visit |
Mattresses
AcceptedFree (documented)| Commercial or non-resident mattress | $20.00 each |
|---|---|
| Solid waste, per cubic yard | $72.00 |
| Minimum solid waste charge | $72.50 per visit |
- Free for residents, up to 5 per visit; businesses and non-residents pay $20 each.
- Limit: Up to 5 per visit free for residents.
Box springs
AcceptedFree (documented)| Commercial or non-resident box spring | $20.00 each |
|---|---|
| Solid waste, per cubic yard | $72.00 |
| Minimum solid waste charge | $72.50 per visit |
- Free for residents (up to 5 mattresses or box springs); businesses and non-residents pay $20 each.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Public Recycling Center and Transfer Station - South Bayside Industries (opens in new tab) · South Bayside Industries (RethinkWaste)
- Shoreway Transfer Station, 333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070, (650) 802-8355. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Public hours Mon–Fri 6 am–6 pm, Sat–Sun 8 am–5 pm; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Transfer Station accepts household and business solid waste, appliances and auto and truck tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigerant units are accepted only with certification of Freon removal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Shoreway Environmental Center Transfer Station Rates (effective January 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · South Bayside Industries (RethinkWaste) · effective January 1, 2026
- Solid waste is $72.00 per cubic yard, minimum $72.50. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Minimum solid waste charge $72.50. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Sofa $30.00 each (sectionals charged by section). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Washer, dryer, kitchen appliances $22.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigerator $33.00 with proof of freon evacuation, $60.00 without. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Auto tire $22.00 with rim, $16.00 without; truck tire $38.00. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential mattress $0.00, up to 5 per visit; commercial and non-resident mattress or box spring $20.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- RethinkWaste Single-Family Household Service Guide (opens in new tab) · RethinkWaste (South Bayside Waste Management Authority)
- Up to 5 mattresses or box springs can be dropped off by residents at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
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