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Recycling Yard at 1046 Palmetto Ave in Pacifica is a neighborhood recycling center where residents and small haulers drop off bottles, cans, paper, cardboard, and common household recyclables. Locals use it for cleaning out garages or dropping off curbside overflow that doesn't fit in the bin.
Drive in and slow down for the entrance booth and the scale - many centers charge by weight, so expect to stop on the way out as well. The site looks like a paved lot with several collection bins and a few open bays; lighter materials like cardboard are usually separated from mixed containers. Weekends tend to be the busiest, and trucks or pickups are often lining up, so plan for a short wait. California rules mean solid separation of recyclables and organics at many facilities, so items may need to be sorted before unloading.
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Before You Go
- Break down boxes and flatten cardboard before loading to save space and speed up unloading.
- Bring items already sorted into clear groups (paper, plastic/glass/metal, mixed containers) so the stop at the booth and unloading go faster.
- Visit on a weekday morning if possible; weekends and spring cleanup times get backed up and take longer.
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