Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Televisions
AcceptedFree (documented)
Fees for televisions
Minimum disposal fee (all loads)
$60.00 per visit
Uncovered load
$20.00 per visit
Free only when TVs and displays come as a separate load of non-commercial, California-origin devices; mixed with trash they are charged by weight.
Computers
AcceptedFree (documented)
Fees for computers
Minimum disposal fee (all loads)
$60.00 per visit
Uncovered load
$20.00 per visit
Free when brought as a separate load of California-origin devices.
Other electronics
AcceptedFree (documented)
Fees for other electronics
Minimum disposal fee (all loads)
$60.00 per visit
Uncovered load
$20.00 per visit
Limit: Up to 30 electronic items per month free when not mixed with other material.
Microwaves
AcceptedFree (documented)
Fees for microwaves
Minimum disposal fee (all loads)
$60.00 per visit
Uncovered load
$20.00 per visit
Limit: Up to 30 electronic items per month free when not mixed with other material.
Mattresses
AcceptedFree (documented)
Fees for mattresses
Each unit after the first 4 per day
$21.85 each
Minimum disposal fee (all loads)
$60.00 per visit
Uncovered load
$20.00 per visit
Must be a separate load and intact, reasonably dry, and free of mold, insects and severe damage or stains; mattresses mixed into a load are charged by weight.
Limit: First 4 units per day at no charge.
Box springs
AcceptedFree (documented)
Fees for box springs
Each unit after the first 4 per day
$21.85 each
Minimum disposal fee (all loads)
$60.00 per visit
Uncovered load
$20.00 per visit
Must be a separate load and intact, reasonably dry, and free of mold, insects and severe damage or stains; mattresses mixed into a load are charged by weight.
Limit: First 4 units per day at no charge.
Refrigerators and freezers
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Refrigerator (Freon removal) surcharge, plus weight
$73.68 each
Minimum disposal fee (all loads)
$60.00 per visit
Uncovered load
$20.00 per visit
Washers and dryers
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for washers and dryers
Washer or dryer surcharge, plus weight
$31.22 each
Minimum disposal fee (all loads)
$60.00 per visit
Uncovered load
$20.00 per visit
Tires
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for tires
Passenger/light truck tire, no rim (plus weight)
$19.36 each
Passenger/light truck tire, with rim (plus weight)
$23.10 each
Minimum disposal fee (all loads)
$60.00 per visit
Uncovered load
$20.00 per visit
Limit: Loads of 10 or more tires only from registered tire haulers with a manifest.
Batteries
AcceptedFree (documented)
Fees for batteries
Batteries over 5 gallons per month
$3.93 per pound
Minimum disposal fee (all loads)
$60.00 per visit
Uncovered load
$20.00 per visit
Limit: First 5 gallons per month free.
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Fees for cardboard
Minimum disposal fee (all loads)
$60.00 per visit
Uncovered load
$20.00 per visit
Must be clean and source-separated.
Scrap metal
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
The SF Transfer Station is at 501 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134. Checked October 26, 2026.
Transfer station hours: Mon–Fri 7 am–4:30 pm, Sat–Sun 7:30 am–4 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
A $60 minimum disposal fee applies to all loads. Checked October 26, 2026.
Uncovered loads are charged an extra $20. Checked October 26, 2026.
TVs of all sizes (CRT, plasma, LCD) are taken at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
Display devices are free only in separate loads of non-commercial, California-origin devices; mixed loads pay the disposal rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
Computer monitors and laptop computers are taken at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
Small electronic devices and corded appliances are taken at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
Mattresses and box springs meeting recyclability criteria are free up to 4 per day, then $21.85 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
After the first 4 units per day, mattresses cost $21.85 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
Free units must be intact, reasonably dry and free of mold, insects and severe damage or stains. Checked October 26, 2026.
Refrigerators with Freon removal: $73.68 each plus weight. Checked October 26, 2026.
Washers and dryers: $31.22 each plus weight. Checked October 26, 2026.
Passenger or light truck tires without rims: $19.36 each plus weight; loads of 10+ tires need a registered tire hauler. Checked October 26, 2026.
Passenger or light truck tires on rims: $23.10 each plus weight. Checked October 26, 2026.
Batteries: first 5 gallons per month free, then $3.93 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
The public disposal area takes clean source-separated cardboard at no charge; loads over 200 lb go to Recycle Central at Pier 96. Checked October 26, 2026.