RethinkWaste

RethinkWaste We represent 11 public agencies in San Mateo County, CA helping to reduce waste & conserve resources.

RethinkWaste is a joint powers authority of eleven public Agencies (Belmont, Burlingame, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Mateo, the County of San Mateo and the West Bay Sanitary District) in San Mateo County, California. RethinkWaste owns and manages the Shoreway Environmental Center which receives all the recyclables, organic materials, and gar

bage collected in its service area. RethinkWaste also provides strategic oversight, support and management of service providers that collect, process, recycle and dispose of materials for its Member Agencies. RethinkWaste (aka South Bayside Waste Management Authority) was formed in 1982.

🌷New blog post is live! ♻RethinkWaste dives into decluttering and refreshing your space, while staying gentle on both yo...
05/26/2026

🌷New blog post is live! ♻

RethinkWaste dives into decluttering and refreshing your space, while staying gentle on both your wallet and the planet. In our latest blog post, we share practical tips for responsible disposal and conscious consumption.

👉 Visit RethinkWaste.org/News or click the link in our bio to read more!

RethinkWaste is notifying residents in our service area that Recology will be conducting annual contamination monitoring...
05/22/2026

RethinkWaste is notifying residents in our service area that Recology will be conducting annual contamination monitoring, known as “Route Reviews”, of residential and commercial landfill, recycling, and compost bins. These reviews are required by the State of California under and help assess contamination levels so we can keep our waste streams clean and increase recycling and recovery. Route Reviews will take place throughout the Summer, beginning in June.

Learn more at: RethinkWaste.org/SB1383

RethinkWaste is hosting a Summer Swap at our administrative office on Sunday, June 28th! Bring gently used summer gear t...
05/21/2026

RethinkWaste is hosting a Summer Swap at our administrative office on Sunday, June 28th! Bring gently used summer gear to exchange for something new to you! Visit our website to learn about what items you can bring to enjoy a sustainable summer! 🌎

Date: Sunday, June 28
Time: 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Location: 1245 San Carlos Ave Ste E San Carlos

RethinkWaste is excited to be part of World Oceans Day at the Marine Science Institute on June 6, 2026! Come explore the...
05/20/2026

RethinkWaste is excited to be part of World Oceans Day at the Marine Science Institute on June 6, 2026! Come explore the Bay and Ocean, meet amazing community partners, and get hands-on with marine science.🪼🌊🐚

If you would like to attend World Oceans Day, check out this link! https://www.sfbaymsi.org/world-oceans-day




Marine Science Institute

♻️ Introducing the RethinkWaste Self-Guided Virtual Tour! 🌍We are excited to introduce our first Self-Guided Virtual Tou...
05/14/2026

♻️ Introducing the RethinkWaste Self-Guided Virtual Tour! 🌍

We are excited to introduce our first Self-Guided Virtual Tour, a new way to explore what happens to recycling, compost, and landfill-bound material after it leaves your home. This visually engaging experience mirrors our in-person Shoreway Tours Program and is designed for community members who are unable to attend on-site or live staff-led virtual tours. The Self-Guided Virtual Tour features interactive visuals, videos, GIFs, and clear explanations to guide viewers through the RethinkWaste-owned Shoreway Environmental Center. The content reflects what participants typically learn from tour guides during an in-person visit, helping build a better understanding of waste reduction, resource recovery, and facility operations.

💻 Take the tour anytime: www.RethinkWaste.org/SelfGuidedTour (link in bio)

Has your bread gone stale sitting in the pantry? Don't throw it out! Its perfect for an easy, delicious and sustainable ...
05/12/2026

Has your bread gone stale sitting in the pantry? Don't throw it out! Its perfect for an easy, delicious and sustainable homemade dessert!🍞🍦

As we reflect back on our 2026 Earth Day Celebration, we wanted to recognize the incredible creativity and ingenuity of ...
05/12/2026

As we reflect back on our 2026 Earth Day Celebration, we wanted to recognize the incredible creativity and ingenuity of the 2026 Trash to Art Contest Winners and extend our gratitude to the community for showing up to congratulate them! 🌱🌎💚

👩‍🎨If you or someone you know loves creating artwork that advocates for the planet, stay tuned for more of our School Contests coming up after the summer!🌞

It's Professional Municipal Clerks Week and today we're celebrating our colleague Cyndi Urman, RethinkWaste's Clerk of t...
05/08/2026

It's Professional Municipal Clerks Week and today we're celebrating our colleague Cyndi Urman, RethinkWaste's Clerk of the Board and Senior Management Analyst.

Cyndi joined the RethinkWaste team in June 2010. As Clerk of the Board, she serves RethinkWaste's elected Board of Directors in official agency record keeping, correspondence and acts as the main staff in preparing the Board Agenda, and verifying legal notices have been published.

We'd like to recognize and thank Cyndi for the essential work that she does to support our agency and inform our community!💚

It’s International Compost Awareness Week!♻️🍎🍂🌳Did you know schools in the RethinkWaste service area can receive a large...
05/06/2026

It’s International Compost Awareness Week!♻️🍎🍂🌳

Did you know schools in the RethinkWaste service area can receive a large quantity of compost at no cost, either to be picked-up or delivered?

Last month, 3rd grade students from White Oaks Elementary in San Carlos refreshed their school’s garden beds with nutrient-rich compost made from food scraps and yard trimmings placed in curbside compost bins.🧑‍🌾🌱

When you use your compost bin, you’re doing more than reducing waste. You’re restoring California soil and helping tackle climate change by reducing landfill emissions!🌎

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San Carlos, CA
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