We’re here to help you find the San Mateo trash pickup schedule for 2024 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of San Mateo is in California with Foster City to the east, Burlingame, San Bruno, Pacifica to the northwest, Belmont, Redwood City, Palo Alto to the southeast.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
San Mateo Trash Collection Calendar 2024
For normal trash collections schedules, visit https://www.republicservices.com/locations/california/san-mateo-trash-pickup-and-recycling
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
- Labor Day
- New Year Day
- Christmas Day
- Memorial Day / July 4
- Independence Day
- Thanksgiving Day
Holiday schedules vary by service location. Residential collection may be delayed due to these and other holidays.
San Mateo Trash Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2024
To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://www.republicservices.com/residents/bulk-waste
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Couches
- Lamps
- Rugs
- Mattresses
- Large Appliances without Freon
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Construction Debris
- Latex Paint
- Flammable Liquids
- Hazardous Waste
- Medical Instruments
Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in San Mateo and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2024
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://www.republicservices.com/locations/california/san-mateo-trash-pickup-and-recycling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in San Mateo?
To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://www.republicservices.com/residents/bulk-waste
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://www.republicservices.com/locations/california/san-mateo-trash-pickup-and-recycling
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 8 am. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
How can I contact the San Mateo Public Works Department?
(480) 627-2700 or [email protected]
Did we miss anything?
Hope you were able to find everything you need for the San Mateo trash pickup schedule. We strive to provide the most up to date information so please let us know if you need anything else.
