Solid Waste Collection Service Providers

Recology San Mateo County

Since 2011, Recology San Mateo County has provided Recycle, Compost, and Garbage Collection services for Foster City.  For questions or information, contact Recology at (650) 595-3900 or visit their website for the following services and more:

  • Commercial & Multi-Family Dwelling Service
  • Residential Services
  • Find Your Garbage Service Day
  • Pay Your Bill Online
  • Service Complaints
  • Start New Service

South Bayside Industries

The Shoreway Environmental Center in San Carlos is owned and managed by RethinkWaste (South Bayside Waste Management Authority) and consists of a permitted solid waste transfer station, a recycling processing facility, and an education center. South Bayside Industries (SBI) operates the facility on behalf of RethinkWaste.  For more information about the Shoreway Environmental Center, please contact SBI at (650) 802-8355 or visit their website.

RethinkWaste (South Bayside Waste Management Authority)

Formed in 1982, the South Bayside Waste Management Authority (SBWMA) is a joint powers authority (JPA) comprised of 12 member agencies in San Mateo County: Atherton, Belmont, Burlingame, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Mateo, the County of San Mateo, and the West Bay Sanitary District. It is a leader in implementing innovative waste reduction and recycling programs. For more information on RethinkWaste (SBWMA), call (650) 802-3500 or visit their website.