TOPIC
Solid waste
We manage solid waste, trash issues, and garbage collection permits to keep San Francisco safe and healthy.
Services
Responding to notices related to refuse collection
Dealing with garbage
Permits for refuse collection and solid waste facilities
Resources
Waste resources
Codes and ordinances
Health Code article covering dumping, garbage, and refuse collection.
Health Code article on sanitation, enforcement, pollution, cleaning, and permits.
State waste management code covering debris clean up, removal, disposal, and enforcement.
State Code of Regulations covering natural resources, waste, recycling, and pollutants.
Code of Regulations detailing environmental protections, solid waste, and health hazard assessment.
Related programs and agencies
Resources, environmental education, disaster recovery in California
San Francisco customers are serviced by three companies: Recology Sunset Scavenger, Recology Golden Gate, and Recology San Francisco. Your service provider’s name is listed on the top third of your bill.
DPW cleans the right of way, keeps it free of hazards, and more.
The San Francisco Environment Department advances climate protection and enhances quality of life for all San Franciscans.