How to Dispose of Water Heater in San Francisco, CA
In San Francisco, water heater follows the same verified program pathway as refrigerator. Schedule Recology bulky for appliances within your free allotment and 10-item cap. Confirm appliance/freon notes when booking. Hazardous waste is never part of bulky — use the HHW Facility or free HHW home collection (email hhw@recology.com).
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Local specifics
| Curbside pickup | Yes / organics stream |
|---|---|
| Average tipping fee | Recology bulky — appliances within item limits |
| Hazardous rating | Medium |
| Nearest facility type | Recology bulky item collection |
| Rule source level | city |
| Last verified | 2026-08-10 |
Common questions
Same channel as refrigerator?
Yes — same city/county program; confirm acceptance for unusual sizes or commercial loads.
Source?
Based on Recology San Francisco — Bulky Items (audited).
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