What to do with your unwanted stuff?

Don't know what to do with your unwanted stuff?

Do you have any items to get rid of but are unsure how to? We can help! Use the resources below to help you identify the proper way to discard the item(s). All the disposal options below are free unless stated otherwise. 

Whatever you do, DO NOT put your unwanted junk on the street or sidewalk. It is ILLEGAL to dump your unwanted items such as; furniture, mattresses, or any garbage on streets, sidewalks, parks, or anywhere else.

If you are a PROPERTY OWNER/MANAGER, click here  to learn how you can access the City's NEW bulky item disposal program for FREE and check out additional disposal resources.

Where can I discard my unwanted stuff?

Do you live in an apartment complex? 

If you live in an apartment complex in San Rafael, ask your property manager how to get rid of bulky items.  The City of San Rafael and Marin Sanitary Service have partnered to provide apartment residents FREE bulky item disposal services.

*Bulky Item Disposal Program for multi-families within San Rafael city limits ONLY. If you’re unsure, call Marin Sanitary Service at (415) 456-2601.*

If your property manager is unaware of this program or needs support in enrolling your apartment into the program, please contact the Waste Management Coordinator at kaylynt@cityofsanrafael.org or call at 415-485-3174.

Check out the resources below to find out how to properly discard your waste.

We highly recommend contacting the location to check hours and accepted items before dropping materials off. Please consider listing reusable items on services such as craigslist.org, next-door.com or freecycle.org.

furniture

Furniture and other large items

  1. Bulky Item Days at  Pickleweed Park: Every last Saturday of the month at 50 Canal Street, San Rafael CA, 94901. Drop off bulky waste for free, check out our website for more information.
  2. Marin Resource Recovery Center: 565 Jacoby Street, San Rafael, CA 94901, Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 9:00am-4:00pm on Sundays. Check out their website or call (415) 456-2601 for more information and fees.
  3. If you live in an apartment in San Rafael, ask your property manager to schedule free disposal of unwanted bulky items through Marin Sanitary Service. They can call Marin Sanitary Service to learn more: (415) 456-2601.
mattresses

Mattresses and Futons

  1. Conservation Corps North Bay: Drop of every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 11 Pimentel Court, Novato, California 94949. Please check out their website and calendar for scheduling. You may also reach them at (415) 454-4554.
  2. Marin Resource Recovery Center: 565 Jacoby Street, San Rafael, CA 94901, Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 9:00am-4:00pm on Sunday. Check out their website or call (415) 456-2601 for more information and fees.
Electronics

Electronics and technology

  1. Conservation Corps North Bay: Call to schedule a pick up at (415) 454-4554.  Please check out their website and calendar for scheduling.
  2. Marin Household Hazardous Waste Facility: 565 Jacoby Street, San Rafael, CA, Tuesday–Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30pm. You can find more information on their website or by call (415) 485-6806.
  3. Renew Computers: 446 DuBois St., San Rafael, CA, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., You can find more information on their website or call (415) 457-8801.
Hazardous

Chemicals, oils and other toxic or hazardous waste

  1. Marin Household Hazardous Waste Facility: 565 Jacoby St., San Rafael, CA, Tuesday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Do not bring waste in containers greater than 5 gallons or 50 pounds. You can find more information on their website or by call (415) 485-6806.

 

batteries

Batteries

  1. Marin Household Hazardous Waste Facility: 565 Jacoby Street, San Rafael, CA,  94901. Tuesday–Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30pm. You can find more information on their website or by calling (415) 485-6806.
  2. Jackson’s Hardware: 435 Du Bois Street, San Rafael, CA 94901. Monday to Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can find more information on their website or by calling (415) 454-3740.
medicine

Medication

  1. San Rafael Public Safety Center: 1323 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You may find more information by visiting their website or calling (415)485-3304.
  2. All Fire stations in San Rafael can collect and discard old medication. Please visit our website for all Fire station locations.
  3. For other disposal locations, visit Marin County's Med-Project website.

Do you have an item we did not list or want other drop-off options?

Zero Waste Marin has developed a comprehensive list of resources to properly discard your waste. Please check out their website for more information.

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