FAQs • Atherton, CA • CivicEngage

Will the Police Department help me get rid of my unwanted guns?: If you have a gun, grenade or other explosive device in your residence that you wish to dispose of contact the Police Department and an officer will respond to your residence. Please do NOT bring the items to the Police Deparment. Our goal is to asist you in a safest manner possible. The best way to for us to do so is to allow us to handle the items.

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Recycling & Disposal

1. How do I dispose of old batteries?: Recology of San Mateo County will recycle your batteries.
Battery Recycling

2. What can I do with my unused computers?: Read about the various choices regarding your unwanted computers.
Recology of the Coast Computer Recycling

3. Can I recycle my unsued cell phone?: If you wish to recycle the phone(s) you can do so with Recology of San Mateo County.
Cell Phone Recycling Program

4. Can my unused cell phone be put to another use?: You may donate your cell phone to your local Verizon Wireless store as part of their Hopeline Program.
The closest Verizon store to Atherton is located 1.5 miles North in Redwood City at 2501 El Camino Real.
Verizon Wireless Hopeline Program

5. I need to dispose of some syringes. Is there a place to do this?: San Mateo County offers choices for disposal.
Syringe Disposal

6. Will the Police Department help me get rid of my unwanted guns?: If you have a gun, grenade or other explosive device in your residence that you wish to dispose of contact the Police Department and an officer will respond to your residence. Please do NOT bring the items to the Police Deparment. Our goal is to asist you in a safest manner possible. The best way to for us to do so is to allow us to handle the items.

7. What should I do with my unused medication?: San Mateo County has many locations to safely dispose of your unused medications.
Medication DIsposal

8. I have some old solvents and other chemicals to dispose of. Where can I do this?: Household hazardous waste programs are available within San Mateo County.
Household Hazardous Waste Programs

9. Where can I dispose of ammunition or a firearm if I live in the Town of Atherton?: Upon your request, the Atherton Police Department will dispose of any ammunition you may have at your house. Just call the police department at 650-688-6500, or you can bring your ammunition down to the station. We will also dispose of any old firearms you do not want. If you bring a firearm to the police department for disposal, make sure it is unloaded and keep it in the trunk of your vehicle until an officer meets with you in the lobby. You can also call the police department at 650-688-6500 and an officer will meet you at your home.