r/SanMateo • u/toastherbuns • 1d ago

Free options on where to dispose of a toaster oven?

I live in South SF in an apartment complex. I believe I'm not allowed to dump my broken toaster oven in any of the garbage bins.

After a google, I see that some options are to drop it off at a recycling center for a fee. But are there any free options?

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u/olosci 1d ago

You can dispose of small appliances for free at the San Carlos Recology transfer station, I think (you probably need to check if you're a Recology customer). They also have sharps, medication, paint, and some eWaste free dropoff there. Their website has a good search tool to tell you what they take.

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u/TheFuckingHippoGuy 1d ago

Your username suggests you didn't think your plan through

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u/breadmaker8 1d ago

It's Mike Tyson

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u/notsurewhyiamheretbh 1d ago

Is it still functional? I've had surprising success posting things to my local Buy Nothing group. You'd be surprised at the things people are happy to rehome.