Marin Sanitary Service

Category: Garbage collection service in San Rafael, California

Address: 1050 Andersen Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA

Phone: +14154562601

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Rebecca Van Horn

Mar 8, 2022

The office staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the drivers really hustle. Whenever there's been an issue, I call or email the office, and it's taken care of right away. I recently got rid of two unwieldy pieces of furniture. They just came and whisked it away, like magic!

Rory Madden

Jul 10, 2021

Showed up to get rid of some household chemicals. I was there 30 seconds before 8am. The attendant bit my head off and complained about people not waiting. I was the only one in line, how and where you were meant to wait was not clear. Really taken aback by this persons attitude on what was a beautiful sunny Saturday. It’s going to be a long day for this mal content dude, was all I could think.

Nick Johnson

Apr 28, 2021

They wanted to charge us $75 plus $20 a month to install a lock on THEIR dumpster. Why would I pay to add locks to your assets? I can understand the extra monthly charge but an installation fee is just absurd.

Amy Vanessa Bello

Feb 28, 2017

They come at 6:00 am. It's just not ok. I've heard they aren't supposed to come until 7:00am out of respect for sleeping people, but that is certainly not the case here in Larkspur at Blue Rock Apartments.

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Questions & Answers

We have a Wednesday pick up, what is your plan for the July 4th pick up?

SANDY RAFFI-RASHED | Aug 27, 2018
Tarey Read | Aug 27, 2019

Xmas and New year's day are the only changes, to one day later.

Can the compostable goes in compostable bags?

Silvia Desinano | Jan 28, 2022
Simone Berkovitz | Jan 28, 2022

No, unfortunately MSS cannot accept any type of plastic bags, including compostable BioBags in the green compost bins. The compostable material is taken to a certified organic composting facility in Novato that is unable to accept any compostable bags.

When does mandatory composting begin?

Judith Anderso | Jan 28, 2022
Simone Berkovitz | Jan 28, 2022

SB 1383, the mandatory composting law officially took effect, Jan 1, 2022.

Are magazines recyclable with regular paper and cardboard?

Peggy Keon | Oct 30, 2021
Jonathan Oranje | Nov 29, 2021

Yes

What can I do with natural wine corks?

Ralph Davis | Aug 26, 2021
Jonathan Oranje | Nov 29, 2021

Hello! You can put natural wine corks in your green yard waste bin.

Do you take batteries and paint?

Virginia Hanna | Aug 26, 2021
Terra Schamun | Aug 26, 2021

They do. For those items, you go to the hazardous waste, which is the right lane... Don't wait in the regular dump line!

What is the trash pick up day for coleman drive in san rafael ca

Julie Mcmahon | Aug 26, 2021
Jonathan Oranje | Nov 29, 2021

Trash pickup day is Tuesday

Our service is Friday morning and they never came.

Kelly McReynolds | Aug 26, 2020
Marin Sanitary Service | Aug 26, 2020

Service has been delayed by one day since the company was closed on Christmas Day. Friday service is Saturday. It will be delayed next week as well. This information is on the website https://marinsanitaryservice.com/support/holiday-calendar/

Is there normal pick up today (Thursday, Dec 26)

Bob Sawicki | Aug 26, 2020
Marin Sanitary Service | Aug 26, 2020

Residential service has been moved by one day. Please see the website for details.https://marinsanitaryservice.com/support/holiday-calendar/

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Before the day of garbage pickup where can the carts be stored in an apartment building? Is there any exact requirement? Thank you

Patricia Morgan | Aug 26, 2020
Marin Sanitary Service | Aug 26, 2020

The best person to answer this question is your property manager. Each city has their own rules about placing carts on the curb. What city are you in?

what to do with extra coat hangers....will recyle take them?

Berneice Moore | Aug 27, 2019
Customer Service | Aug 27, 2019

No coat hangers can go i the curbside containers. All metal coat hangers can be dropped at the Marin Recycling Center. Remove any paper or plastic first. Plastic coat hangers are not recyclable.

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Where can I take old paint cans to dispose of them?

Jacqueline Kotula | Aug 27, 2019
Marin Sanitary Service | Aug 27, 2019

You can take the cans to the Marin Household Hazardous Waste Facility in San Rafael at the end of Jacoby Street. It is closed Sunday and Monday.

I have a Balloon Time tank that is empty and says it's recyclable. Does anyone know Marin Sanitary accepts these? Or if our local waste authority accepts steel with their curbside pick-up?

Thomas Ellingson | Aug 27, 2019
Customer Service | Aug 27, 2019

You can bring the tank to Household Hazardous Waste Tuesday-Saturday 8-4. There will be no charge. If you have batteries or other HHW items, you can drop them off then too.

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should left over food be put in green can?

ted janko | Aug 27, 2019
Customer Service | Aug 27, 2019

Definitively! We cannot accept any food packaging; however, unless it is unlined or uncoated paper. Please visit our website for more information https://marinsanitaryservice.com/residential/residential-compostables/

I replaced the outlets and switches in my kitchen and want to dispose of the old ones. What's the best way to do that? Recycling? Hazardous waste? or Landfill?

Todd Schopp | Aug 27, 2019
Marin Sanitary Service | Aug 27, 2019

These can go in the landfill. IF you place them in your curbside cart, please make sure it is secure in a plastic bag so we do not mistake it for HHW and not empty the cart. If you replaced a thermostat, that would have to go to HHW. Hope this helps!

what is the thanksgiving pick up schedule

rick burke | Aug 27, 2019
Kimberly Scheibly | Aug 27, 2019

Chuck is absolutely correct. The only days we do not have service is Dec. 25 and Jan 1 if these days fall on monday-Friday.

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Where do i take papers to be shredded in San Rafael, CA?

Catharine Martin | Aug 27, 2019
Juan Carrillo | Aug 27, 2019

535 jacoby st San Rafael MRC

do you shred while i wait?

Zeny Cieslikowski | Aug 27, 2019
chuck apple | Aug 27, 2019

Yeah they do.

Pickup on Labor Day?

Rue Burlingham | Aug 27, 2019
Kimberly Scheibly | Aug 27, 2019

Yes. Christmas and New Years are the only days of the year where there is no collection.

What is the status of garbage pickup today on Dominga Ave in Fairfax, CA?

Lawrence Dickinson | Aug 27, 2019
Izzy Parnell-Wolfe | Aug 27, 2019

We are unaware of an issue on Dominga Ave. Please contact customer service to see if there is something specific with your account.

When is the pick up for Hill Road in Novato?

maia mcgehee | Aug 27, 2018
Izzy Parnell-Wolfe | Aug 27, 2018

We are not the hauler for Novato. Please contact Rcology Sonoma/Marin for that information.

can we bring cardboard boxes to recycle there?

Lewis Chartrand | Aug 27, 2018
Carl Cox | Aug 27, 2018

Yes go to Jacob st off Anderson Dr. Look for miss😊

What are your hours for dropping off paper to be shredded?

Katherine Henderson | Aug 27, 2018
Jonathan Oranje | Nov 29, 2021

Document Shredding hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm -Appointments to witness shredding are on Tuesdays/Wednesdays 2-3:30pm; Thursdays 9am-12pm & 2-3:30pm

I have a bunch of broken down cardboard boxes. Is there a certain size twined bundle I need to make and do you care what kind of twine?

Torri Chappell | Aug 27, 2018
Jonathan Oranje | Nov 29, 2021

Hello, You can use any type of twine.

Is there pick up on Thanksgiving day in Glenwood, Driftwood Court, San Rafael

Linda Paz | Aug 27, 2018
Jonathan Oranje | Nov 29, 2021

Hello! Yes, there is regular service on Thanksgiving day.

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