Recology of the Coast — Local services in Pacifica

I will now have to rate your company one star. I live on a dead-end street which is very narrow. When I went to leave for work this morning I was blocked in by a trash truck. I understand that they have to stop so I waited nicely while he emptied the two bins he was working on an expected he would move as he saw that I was waiting. He then proceeded to go get two more trash cans which I then tried to be more patient and just wait. Then after about 5 minutes I started to get a little upset as I am now going to be late for work. I gave him a little toot as it was very early in the morning and I did not want to disturb my neighbors too much. He looked right at me move the truck 2 inches forward. He proceeded to tuck my neighbor's mirrors in, on his truck, which he should not be touching people's property without permission. He then proceeded to try me have to squeeze my new tundra through a space that would have caused me to hurt my truck. I then got frustrated as I was now running about 7 minutes late and told him he needed to move the truck. The Point I am making is not only am I there customer as I pay for my trash service. But I pay a mortgage to live in my house and I should never be prevented from leaving purposely. If that means your driver has to drive down to the end of my street to let me out that is what he should do. I am a customer and I was late for work this morning because of him. If I lose my job maybe he should too! I will also be giving Recology a call to report this, unacceptable! Update: I called the office and they basically tell me that I should gauge my time around the driver coming and leave early so I don't get stuck on my street. This is terrible customer service the driver should be told that he needs to move his truck to let the customer go by. Seriously what has happened to the World of customer service and valuing the people that you are serving. The truck driver is getting paid to do his job you made me late for work. Your supervisor will be getting an earful about both of my experiences! The woman that I talk to on the phone was nice but I still cannot believe that you are asking me to get up an extra 15 to 20 minutes earlier to leave my house so that your driver won't have to let me pass!...

We have had great service from Recology. Anytime I've called, I've gotten right through and spoken to a person who has always been helpful and knowledgeable. Several years ago I had a very large tv for them to pick up on my twice yearly freebie pick up. I explained there was no way I could get it outside for them to pick up, they said they could work something out. The fellow came in my house and removed it for me. This was an older tv and was quite heavy but he took care of it for me without hesitation. I have found the drivers to be polite, helpful and very...

Recology staff are always accessible and friendly. During the pandemic, they have not missed a pick-up, and they are bringing back additional services at the recycling yard as orders from the County and State are lifted due to improvements in COVID infection rates in San Mateo County. You can call to schedule a curbside pickup of bulky items at your home, drop off styrofoam at the Recology office M-F 8am to 1pm, and the recycling yard is now open Tues and Thurs from 8am to 12noon. Customers may enter the recycling yard one at a time and must...