Skip to main content
TRANSLATE

Using Translation

The County of San Mateo has added a translation feature developed by Google Translate to assist web visitors in understanding information on this website in a variety of foreign languages. Please be aware that Google Translate, a free third party service which the County does not control, provides automated computer translations that may not give you an exact translation. The County cannot guarantee the accuracy of translations through Google Translate so translations should not be considered exact and only used as a rough guide. Anyone relying on information obtained from Google Translate does so at his or her own risk. The County disclaims and will not accept any liability for damages or losses of any kind caused by the use of the Google Translate feature.

young boy rides bicycle past vibrant mural in North Fair Oaks neighborhood in San Mateo County
UNINCORPORATED COUNTY AREAS
Cutting down on landfill waste.

Unincorporated County Areas

The Sustainability Department works to ensure compliant waste collection services in the unincorporated county areas. This includes overseeing waste hauling contracts with the multiple waste haulers that serve the unincorporated areas. To learn more about the different unincorporated areas of the county and the policies in place, see below.

Unincorporated County Areas Regular Service

North Fair Oaks (CSA-8)

North Fair Oaks/CSA-8 is governed by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, and County staff administer their contracts for curbside garbage and recycling collection services through a franchise agreement with Recology San Mateo County. The SBWMA and the member agencies also administer a Franchise Agreement for the operator of the Shoreway Environmental Center (owned by the member agencies of the SBWMA).

CSA-8 Public Notices

2025 Prop 218 Notice (English)
2025 Prop 218 Notice (Spanish)
2025 Adopted Rates
2025 Unscheduled Service Fees
2024 Prop 218 Notice (English PDF)
2024 Prop 218 Notice (Spanish PDF)
2024 Proposed Rates (PDF)
2024 Unscheduled Service Fees (PDF)
Board Memo, Resolution, and Attachments

County Franchised Areas

County Franchised Areas (CFA) are governed by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, and County staff administer their contracts for curbside garbage and recycling collection services through a franchise agreement with Recology San Mateo County. The SBWMA and the member agencies also administer a Franchise Agreement for the operator of the Shoreway Environmental Center (owned by the member agencies of the SBWMA).

The CFA includes the following areas:

Baywood Park (Crystal Springs area)
Burlingame Hills
Devonshire Canyon
San Mateo Highlands
Sequoia Tract
Trailer Rancho
Emerald Lake Hills
Harbor Industrial
Kensington Square
Oak Knoll
Peninsula Golf Club
Palomar Park

CFA Public Notices

2025 Prop 218 Notice (English)
2025 Adopted Rates
2025 Unscheduled Service Fees
2024 Prop 218 Notice (English PDF)
2024 Proposed Rates County Franchised Area (PDF)
2024 Unscheduled Service Fees (PDF)
Board Memo, Resolution, and Attachments

Special Districts

Other Solid Waste Districts in our County:

West Bay Sanitary District
Montara Sanitary District
Granada Sanitary District
Broadmoor / Daly City
San Francisco International Airport

Other Unincorporated Areas

Some parts of the unincorporated County areas are not under a franchise agreement with a particular hauler, or they may be part of an agreement with a nearby city. These areas include Broadmoor, unincorporated Colma, El Granada, Ladera, Loma Mar, Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde, Menlo Oaks, Miramar, Montara/Moss Beach, Pescadero, Princeton-by-the-Sea, Rural South Coast/Skyline, San Gregorio, Skylonda, and Stanford Lands.

Pescadero Transfer Station

The location of the Pescadero TS/MRF is 921 Bean Hollow Road in Pescadero, CA 94060. The County of San Mateo owns the site. This Transfer Station serves the South Coast community.

Hours of Operation
Friday: 10:00am – 12:00pm, 12:30pm – 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00pm, 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Notice: Starting January 1, 2026, the hours of operation will be updated to:

  • Thursday: 10:00am – 12:00pm, 12:30pm – 5:30pm
  • Friday: 10:00am – 12:00pm, 12:30pm – 5:30pm
  • Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00pm, 12:30pm – 4:30pm

Current Gate Rates (PDF)

For questions or feedback, please contact: pescaderoTS@republicservices.com.

Franchise Agreements

Exclusive Franchise Agreements

Recology San Mateo County

Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreements

Greenwaste Recovery

Republic Services

South San Francisco Scavenger Company

Kunz Valley Trash

The Latest News & Events

Fixit Clinic @ Redwood City Public Library
Dec
6
Fixit Clinic @ Redwood City Public Library

Volunteer Fixit Coaches will be in the Makerspace to help you informally troubleshoot, disassemble, and diagnose broken items.

LEARN MORE
Students and instructor look over a deck at a pond.

Engaging Students in Local Climate Solutions

During a warm and windy day at Coyote Point Recreation Area, a group of middle school students sits overlooking the San…
Learn More

Surplus into Service: How San Mateo County’s Surplus…

When the Park Rangers in San Mateo County needed supplies and furniture for their shop at San Bruno…
Learn More
Father and son doing laundry together

Need a New Furnace or Water Heater? San Mateo County…

Did you know that heat, air conditioning, and hot water are the top energy users in your home? If…
Learn More