The DPW – in partnership with Clean City, Norcal Waste Systems, the Department of the Environment and Goodwill Industries – is providing a free drop off center for bulky household items this Saturday at Ocean Beach.
The Gigantic 3 provides large scale recycling, composting, bulky item and hazardous waste collection for San Francisco residents. The program visits a different San Francisco district each month, allowing residents of that district to schedule a free drop-off.
On Saturday from 8am until 12noon, bring your items to the Ocean Beach parking lot near Fulton, across from the Beach Chalet. Eligible items for drop-off include:
- Green Waste and Other Compostables
- Curbside recyclable material (cans, glass bottles, plastic bottles, cardboard, and all paper).
- Appliances (water heaters, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers).
- Scrap Metal (any item that contains metal, such as a kitchen chair, lamp, pipes, bird cage, bed frame, etc.).
- Mattresses and Box Springs (including futon mattresses).
- Electronics (including stereo equipment, VCR’s, old telephones and microwaves).
- Non Recyclable/Non-Compostable Waste such as plastic bags, Styrofoam, ceramics, light bulbs, painted or treated wood, etc.
- Used motor oil/oil filters. Place used filters in a plastic bag. Do not mix motor oil with anything!
- All household batteries (non-automotive)
- Fluorescent bulbs and tubes (Broken tubes will not be accepted)
This drop-off is open to residents of the Richmond District only and proof of residency (driver’s license, utility bill) is required.
For complete details, visit the Gigantic 3 Recycling Program website.
Sarah B.