Earth Day Event

Earth Day 2022 Circulation Plan


Do Your Part to Help Daly City Go Green with Two Free Events

Earth Day Recycling and Volunteer Event

  • Saturday, May 6, 2023
  • 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • City Hall Parking Lot
    333 90th Street

The event will feature free services in a drive-through format for Daly City residents.

*Proof of Residency is required to drop off items for disposal: Driver's License and/or recent utility bill.

*Remain in your vehicle, until directed by event staff. 

*If you are ill or experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home. 

Various Locations

Event Staff will direct cars through the City Hall parking lot to make stops at the various stations:

  • Secure Document Shredding: Limit of 3 copy boxes or one large trash bag full of confidential material per household. Bring the following for free shredding:
    • Canceled Checks
    • Credit Card Offers
    • Old Bank Statements
    • Old Medical Records
    • Paycheck Stubs
    • Anything with Personal Information
  • Electronic Waste Collection: 
    • CRT's (televisions, monitors)*
    • Flatscreens (televisions, monitors, tablets, cell phones, laptops)*
    • Cameras and Camcorders
    • Computer Components
    • Computers
    • Printers
    • Networking Devices
    • Servers
    • Fax Machines
    • DVD & CD Players
    • Video Game Consoles
    • Cables & Wires
    • Not Accepted: microwaves, lighting, household batteries, appliances, business waste. Click Here to view a full list.
  • Used Tire Take Back: Limit of 9 passenger or light truck tires, up to R19.5, with or without rims per household. Not for farm, heavy-duty, and commercial or heavy equipment tires. Must show proof of Daly City residency and sign a form stating the number and origin of the tires. No commercial tire, auto repair, or salvage businesses.
  • Mattress Drop Off: Limit 4 mattresses (bed & futon) and box springs per household. Cannot be severely damaged or soiled. 
    • Not Accepted: severely damaged/wet/ soiled mattresses or box springs; items infested with bed bugs; mattress pads or toppers: sleeping bags, pillows; car beds; infant carriers, lounge pads, or crib bumpers; juvenile products such as carriages, baskets, cribs, bassinets, dressing tables, strollers, playpens, playpen pads; water beds or camping air mattresses; fold-out sofa beds, futon frames/bases; and furniture 

*NO Household Hazardous Waste will be accepted.

Volunteer Clean-Ups

Join us for cleanups in parks & neighborhoods, tree planting and more. The City provides all the necessary supplies. Sign up with a group or as an individual.

If you would like to organize a clean-up in your neighborhood or at a park, please email lramos@dalycity.org by April 28, 2023.

Hands-on projects that are in need of volunteer help include:

• Mission Street-Top of the Hill Clean-up - Volunteers will meet at Bepler and Mission Street to collect litter and recyclables from 9:30am-12:30pm. During the event parking is available at the municipal parking lots on Bepler. 

• Neighborhood Clean-ups – Volunteer with a group of friends and neighbors to collect litter and recyclables in your own neighborhood.

• Park Clean-ups – Volunteer with a group of friends and neighbors to collect litter and recyclables. Choose a park that is your favorite or we'll set a location up for you!

Release Form

All volunteers must complete a Volunteer Release Form prior to beginning any work activity associated with Earth Day. Volunteers under 18 years of age must submit a Volunteer Release Form with the signature of the parent/guardian.

*Post your volunteer clean-up photos to instagram and tag @dalycitygov and we’ll feature you on our account!