San Mateo trash pickup: cost and carts
Recology San Mateo County. Billed by: Recology, quarterly for single family homes.
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| 20-gal trash | $42.09 | $505 |
| 32-gal trash | $52.18 | $626 |
| 64-gal trash | $78.93 | $947 |
| 96-gal trash | $107.24 | $1,287 |
The monthly rate is set by the size of the solid waste cart and covers collection, processing and disposal of solid waste, recycling and organic material.
Changing your cart
Questions about solid waste rates go to the City of San Mateo Public Works Department at 650-522-7346.
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.