San Luis Garbage Co.

Facility details

Address

4388 Old Santa Fe Rd
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Facility type

MRF

County

San Luis Obispo County

EPA Region

9

Data sources

EPA

Last verified

2026-10-09

About this facility

A materials recovery facility, or MRF, is the plant where mixed curbside recycling is sorted. Collection trucks tip commingled material on the floor, and a line of screens, magnets, eddy-current separators, optical sorters and hand-picking stations separates it into bales of cardboard, paper, plastics by resin, aluminum and steel for sale to end markets. MRFs mainly serve haulers and municipal programs rather than walk-in customers, although some operate a public drop-off area. Contamination such as bagged recyclables, food waste and hoses slows the line and lowers bale value. Hours, fees and accepted materials vary — call ahead before bringing material, since many MRFs accept only contracted route loads.

Typically accepted at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

• Cardboard and mixed paper
• Plastic bottles, jugs and tubs
• Aluminum and steel cans
• Glass containers (program dependent)
• Cartons (program dependent)

Hours, fees and accepted materials vary by site — call ahead before hauling a load.

County context

One of 5 recycling centers in San Luis Obispo County, CA.

ZIP 93401 population 29,995.

California solid-waste agency: CalRecycle