Shoreway Environmental Center
Transfer station in San Carlos, San Mateo County
Hours
| Days | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 6 am to 6 pm | Public Use of Transfer Facility |
| Sat-Sun | 8 am to 5 pm | Public Use of Transfer Facility |
| Mon-Sat | 8:30 am to 4 pm | Public Recycling Center |
These hours vary by season, date or service, so we show every line as written instead of a weekly grid.
Source: resource.stopwaste.orgchecked
Exact wording from the source
Public Use of Transfer Facility: M-F 6-6 Sa & Su 8-5 Hours for Public Recycling Center: M-Sa 8:30-4
Fees
| Item | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| residential drop off of accepted items at Public Recycling Center | free |
Source: rethinkwaste.orgchecked
Exact wording from the source
residential free drop off of certain items such electronic
Accepted and refused items
What it takes
- electronic waste (TVs, computers)
- cooking oil
- small appliances
- household batteries
- latex and oil-based paints
- used motor oil and filters
- antifreeze
Source: rethinkwaste.orgchecked
Exact wording from the source
waste (TVs, computers, etc.), cooking oil, small appliances
Who can use it and how to pay
Public access
Open to the public.
Source: rethinkwaste.orgchecked
Exact wording from the source
residential free drop off of certain items such electronic
Residency and ID
No residency restriction; accepts residents, businesses, and contractors
Source: resource.stopwaste.orgchecked
Exact wording from the source
the SEC is open to the public and accepts items from residents, businesses, and contractors.
About this site
Shoreway Environmental Center is a transfer station in San Carlos, San Mateo County. The state register names Allied Waste Industries, Inc. as the operator. This page brings together its hours, fees, accepted items, residency and ID rules and phone number, taken from resource.stopwaste.org and rethinkwaste.org. We read those pages on .
The source gives 3 lines of hours that change by season, date or service rather than one weekly pattern, so check the table above against the day you plan to go.
Of the 3 other San Mateo County sites on our list, 1 has a plain weekly schedule; 1 of those open on Saturday and 0 on Sunday.
The source lists 7 accepted items, including electronic waste (TVs, computers), cooking oil, small appliances, household batteries, latex and oil-based paints and used motor oil and filters. In broad terms that covers appliances, electronics and household hazardous waste. Among the county sites on our list, only this one mentions appliances. For household trash, Pescadero Transfer Station lists it as accepted. For recyclables, Pescadero Transfer Station lists it as accepted. For tires, Pescadero Transfer Station lists it as accepted.
The fee list we found has 1 line. Listed as free: residential drop off of accepted items at Public Recycling Center.
The source says members of the public can use it. The residency or ID rule reads: No residency restriction; accepts residents, businesses, and contractors
Address and phone
225 Shoreway RoadSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Phone: (650) 802-8355
Source: resource.stopwaste.orgchecked
Exact wording from the source
(650) 802-8355
Map position comes from the California solid waste facility register. Map tiles and data from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby alternatives
The 3 closest other sites on our list, by straight-line distance:
- Ox Mountain Sanitary Landfill 8.4 mi
Landfill in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County. Hours vary; see its page. Takes wood. Phone 650-726-1819.
- Blue Line MRF And TS 11.3 mi
Transfer station in South San Francisco, San Mateo County. Open Mon to Fri and Sat. Takes household hazardous waste. Phone (650) 589-4020.
- Davis St Trans Sta/Resource Recov Complx 13.9 mi
Transfer station in San Leandro, Alameda County. Open Mon to Fri and Sat. Takes appliances, electronics, mattresses and tires. Phone 1-800-963-4776.
Sources for this page
- resource.stopwaste.org/vendor/shoreway-environmental-center-sec-san-carlos-333-shoreway-road
- rethinkwaste.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/RethinkWaste-2025-2034-Long-Range-Plan_Board-Approve
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