9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific
E-Waste Collection & Household Items Drop-Off Event
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 9:00am to 1:00pmAdd to your calendar:
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The San Mateo County Sustainability Department and the City of Foster City have teamed up to hold a Free Electronic Waste Collection and Household Item Donation Event in collaboration with Goodwill Industries on Saturday, July 18, 2025, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the City Hall parking lot located at 610 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City.
Residents must provide proof of residency in San Mateo County in the form of a driver’s license or a document with name and address, such as a utility or garbage collection bill.
Give your unwanted items a second life and keep waste out of landfills!
Why Participate?
- Electronics must be recycled properly – it's illegal to dispose of them in the trash. This event makes responsible recycling effortless!
- Household items deserve a second chance! They can be repaired or refurbished for resale or properly disposed of. This event is helping others while reducing waste.
Check the item list below to see what you can bring.
Accepted Items
Electronic Waste:
✔ Small appliances (microwaves, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, lamps without bulbs)
✔ Radios, stereo components, phones, cell phones
✔ Fax machines, copiers, printers, scanners
✔ Televisions, VCRs, DVD players
✔ Computers (CPUs, monitors, laptops, keyboards, hard drives)
✔ Electronic video games and toys
Household Items:
✔ Clothing, shoes, accessories (scarves, ties, hats)
✔ Towels, decorative items (pillows, artwork)
✔ Dishes, cutlery, serving bowls/plates
✔ Children’s books and toys
Note: Bedding and heavily soiled clothing cannot be accepted.
Items NOT Accepted
✖ Batteries of any kind
✖ Fluorescent bulbs, tubes, ballasts
✖ Large appliances (stoves, dryers, washers, air conditioners, refrigerators, or items containing freon)
✖ Smoke detectors, solar panels, thermostats
Need More Info?
Call: 888-442-2666
Email: sustainability@smcgov.org
Explore more recycling & reuse options: sustainsmc.org/reuse
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