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April 2021
Sing-Along, Storytime, & Games for Kids
RethinkWaste is celebrating Earth Day with multiple virtual events throughout the month of April! Sing along to waste-themed tunes, listen to a story about the importance of protecting the environment, and play some special games! All elementary grade students (K-5) are welcome to attend. Register for this event: http://bit.ly/EarthDayKidsRegistration Find more Earth Month events at: rethinkwaste.org/EarthMonth21
Find out more »Bin Sorting How-To & Waste Trivia
RethinkWaste is celebrating Earth Day with multiple virtual events throughout the month of April! Recology San Mateo County and RethinkWaste will provide an overview of proper sorting of items that go into the recycling, compost, and garbage. Bring your specific sorting questions and test your knowledge in a round of waste-themed trivia. Register for this event: http://bit.ly/SortingRegistration Find more Earth Month events at: rethinkwaste.org/EarthMonth21
Find out more »Belmont Shred & E-Scrap Recycling Event
Located in the Belmont City Hall parking lot. On-site secure shredding and e-waste recycling. For Belmont residents ONLY. For Shred events: MAXIMUM 3 standard size banker boxes (10″x 12″x 15″) per household. Shred event lasts until the time listed or until the truck is full, whichever comes first. For E-Scrap, accepted items include: TVs, computers, printers, monitors, laptops, cables/cords, cell phones, MP3 and DVD players, and more (working or not). Unacceptable Items: household appliances like fans, floor heaters, smoke detectors, vacuum…
Find out more »June 2021
Hillsborough Shred & E-Scrap Recycling Event
Located in the Hillsborough Town Hall parking lot. On-site secure shredding and e-waste recycling. For Hillsborough residents ONLY. For Shred events: MAXIMUM 3 standard size banker boxes (10″x 12″x 15″) per household. Shred event lasts until the time listed or until the truck is full, whichever comes first. For E-Scrap, accepted items include: TVs, computers, printers, monitors, laptops, cables/cords, cell phones, MP3 and DVD players, and more (working or not). Unacceptable Items: household appliances like fans, floor heaters, smoke detectors, vacuum…
Find out more »Hillsborough Compost Giveaway
Located in Hillsborough Town Hall parking lot. For Hillsborough residents only and not for commercial use. Residents may take compost at no charge as long as supplies last. Residents bring shovels, gloves, containers, and proof of residency and leave with rich compost for their gardens!
Find out more »San Mateo Shred & E-Scrap Recycling Event
Located in the Beresford Park parking lot. On-site secure shredding and e-waste recycling. For City of San Mateo residents ONLY. For Shred events: MAXIMUM 3 standard size banker boxes (10″x 12″x 15″) per household. Shred event lasts until the time listed or until the truck is full, whichever comes first. For E-Scrap, accepted items include: TVs, computers, printers, monitors, laptops, cables/cords, cell phones, MP3 and DVD players, and more (working or not). Unacceptable Items: household appliances like fans, floor heaters, smoke…
Find out more »Foster City Shred Event
Located in the Foster City - City Hall parking lot. For Foster City residents ONLY. On-site secure shredding. MAXIMUM 3 standard size banker boxes (10″x 12″x 15″) per household. Shred event lasts until the time listed or until the truck is full, whichever comes first.
Find out more »Burlingame Shred Event
Located in Burlingame Caltrain Parking Lot "O." For Burlingame residents ONLY. On-site secure shredding. MAXIMUM 3 standard size banker boxes (10″x 12″x 15″) per household. Shred event lasts until the time listed or until the truck is full, whichever comes first.
Find out more »July 2021
San Carlos Shred Event
Located at the San Carlos Corp Yard For San Carlos residents ONLY. On-site secure shredding. MAXIMUM 3 standard size banker boxes (10″x 12″x 15″) per household. Shred event lasts until the time listed or until the truck is full, whichever comes first.
Find out more »Foster City E-Scrap Recycling Event
Located in the Foster City – City Hall parking lot. For Foster City residents ONLY. E-Scrap recycling accepted items include: TVs, computers, printers, monitors, laptops, cables/cords, cell phones, MP3 and DVD players, and more (working or not). Unacceptable Items: household appliances like fans, floor heaters, smoke detectors, vacuum cleaners, cooktops, dishwashers, microwaves, ovens, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, or any household hazardous waste.
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