South San Francisco, CA July 18, 2023 Submitted by Teresa Montgomery, Chamber Board Member and Sustainability Manager at SSF Scavenger, and Adrienne Etherton, Sustainability Manager at City of Brisbane
Everyone can help keep our community clean by disposing of unwanted items responsibly.
Sorting waste items into the correct cart is essential– so is keeping your cart lids fully closed.
Do you know how to dispose of large items and overflow correctly?
Please take the following quiz to find out:
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Large items like sofas, desks, exercise machines, major appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers), children’s play equipment (outdoor slides, playhouses, wagons) and other items that will not fit or are not allowed in your waste carts:
A. Can often be sold or donated if in good condition. NextDoor and Facebook are two of many possible places to post online, Goodwill and Salvation Army are two of many possible charities that might be able to assist.
B. Can be picked up by SSF Scavenger through the On-Call Cleanup Program or via special collection. An appointment is required. Fees may apply.
C. Can be self-hauled to Blue Line Transfer. Fees will apply.
D. All of the above.
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Overflow garbage:
A. Can be bagged, set next to your grey garbage cart, and collected on your regular collection day. An appointment is required. Extra bag fees apply.
B. Can be picked up by SSF Scavenger through the On-Call Cleanup Program. No charge to eligible residents. Limits apply.
C. Can be self-hauled to Blue Line Transfer. Fees will apply.
D. All of the above.
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Overflow recycling:
A. Can be placed in paper bags, set next to your blue recycling cart, and collected on your regular collection day. Clean/dry paper must be bagged separately from empty recyclable containers. Cardboard should be flattened and bundled; not need to bag. No appointment is necessary. Collection is free of charge.
B. Can be picked up by SSF Scavenger through the On-Call Cleanup Program.
C. Can be self-hauled to Blue Line Transfer. Fees will apply.
D. A and C only.
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Overflow yard waste:
A. Can be placed in paper bags, boxes, or reusable cans, set next to your green organics cart, and collected on your regular collection day. No prior arrangement is necessary. Collection is free of charge.
B. Can be picked up by SSF Scavenger through the On-Call Cleanup Program.
C. Can be self-hauled to Blue Line Transfer. Fees will apply.
D. A and C only.
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Answers:
- D. All of the above.
- D. All of the above.
- D. A and C only. The On-Call Cleanup is not for materials that belong in your blue and green carts.
- D. A and C only. The On-Call Cleanup is not for materials that belong in your blue and green carts.