SSF Public Works

City of South San Francisco
Public Works Department

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♻️ Is it REALLY recyclable?

Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and clamshell containers made from #1, #2, or #5 plastic belong in your blue recycling bin. Think water bottles, milk jugs, yogurt tubs, and berry containers.

🚫 Plastic cups, utensils, plates, and mixed-material plastics do NOT belong in the blue bin — even if they have a recycling symbol.

When in doubt, remember:
✔️ Rigid #1, #2, or #5 containers = recycle
❌ Everything else = gray garbage bin

Recycling right matters more than recycling more! 💙

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💐 Happy Mother’s Day from the @SSFPublicWorks!

Today, we celebrate all the amazing mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who help build stronger families and a stronger community every day.

Thank you for the love, care, strength, and support you provide both at home and throughout our community. We hope your day is filled with love, appreciation, and special moments with those who matter most. 💖

Happy Mother’s Day, South City! 🌷

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Help keep South San Francisco clean, green, and beautiful! 🌿✨
Join @CityofSSF and Rise South City for the Clean SSF Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 16, 2026 and be part of a community effort to make a real difference right here in our neighborhoods. Whether you can help for a little or the whole event, every volunteer makes an impact! 🧤 Supplies provided
🌎 Great for students, families, friends, and community groups
💚 Help keep our streets, sidewalks, and public spaces clean for everyone
📍 Green space at the corner of Linden & California Avenues
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up as a volunteer today!
Together, we can keep South San Francisco shining. ☀️
#CleanSSF #CleanSSF

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¡Ayuda a mantener a South San Francisco limpio, verde y hermoso! 🌿✨Acompaña a @CityofSSF y Rise South City en el Día de Limpieza Clean SSF el sábado 16 de mayo de 2026 y sé parte de un esfuerzo comunitario para hacer una verdadera diferencia aquí mismo en nuestros vecindarios. Ya sea que puedas ayudar por un rato o durante todo el evento, ¡cada voluntario hace la diferencia!🧤 Se proporcionarán suministros
🌎 Excelente para estudiantes, familias, amigos y grupos comunitarios
💚 Ayuda a mantener limpias nuestras calles, banquetas y espacios públicos para todos
📍 Área verde en la esquina de las avenidas Linden y California
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📲 ¡Escanea el código QR en el volante para registrarte como voluntario hoy mismo!Juntos podemos mantener a South San Francisco brillando. ☀️
#CleanSSF #RiseSouthCity

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Earlier this week, we celebrated Administrative Professionals Day, and we want to give a special shoutout to our incredible Admin Team here at the @SSFPublicWorks Department.

Their dedication, organization, and support help keep our operations running smoothly every single day.
Thank you for everything you do—we truly appreciate you! 👏

@CityofSSF #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay2026 #PWAdminTeam #SSFDPW

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📢 City Holiday Closure Notice | South San Francisco Public Works

City offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

🚨 Public Works–related emergencies:
Please contact Police Standby at 650-873-3333.

✅ Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

We appreciate your understanding as we honor Dr. King’s legacy and service to our community.

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🌊 High Tides + Heavy Rain = Possible Localized Flooding 🌧️

During periods of high tides combined with heavy rainfall, some low-lying areas of South San Francisco may experience temporary street or curbside flooding. When tides are high, stormwater has a harder time draining into the Bay, which can cause water to back up—especially during intense rain.

Upcoming High Tide Times:
📅 Saturday, 1/3: High Tide at 12:40 a.m. and 11 a.m.
📅 Sunday, 1/4: High Tide at 1:25 a.m. and 11:50 a.m.
📅 Monday, 1/5: High Tide at 2 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.

Please be extra cautious during these times, particularly if heavy rain is forecast.

✴️Free Sandbags Available (24/7)
To help residents prepare, free sandbag supplies are available at the Public Works Maintenance Corporation Yard parking lot:
📍 550 North Canal Street
• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Limit: 10 sandbags per South San Francisco address
• Available to all South San Francisco properties

What you can do to help stay safe:
✔️ Avoid driving or walking through standing water
✔️ Allow extra travel time during storms
✔️ Keep storm drains near your home clear of leaves and debris (only if safe to do so)
✔️ Move vehicles away from known low-lying or flood-prone areas

If you experience flooding or have an emergency related to storm conditions, please contact Public Works at 650-877-8550.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe and prepared.@SSFPolice @SSFFire @CityofSSF

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🎉 New Year’s Holiday Closure Notice 🎉

@SSFPublicWorks offices will be closed today, Wednesday, 12/31 at noon, and tomorrow, Thursday, 1/1/26, in observance of the New Year’s holiday.

For assistance with Public Works-related emergencies during this time, please call South San Francisco Police Department Communications at [phone] for our South San Francisco Public Works Department Standby team to respond.

✨ Wishing you and your family a very happy, healthy, and prosperous 2026 New Year! ✨

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🎄 Happy Holidays from your @SSFPublicWorks Department! 🎄
Wishing our community a safe, joyful, and relaxing holiday season.
Please note that City offices will be closed from December 24, 2025 through January 2, 2026, with the exception of the Water Quality Control Plant, Police, and Fire Departments, which will remain fully operational.

📞 For Public Works assistance during the closure:
• Call 650-877-8550
• Email [email protected]
⏰ Available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

🚨 For after-hours issues, please call 650-873-3333 to reach our Standby team.
Thank you for your cooperation, and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and New Year!

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🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨

The @ssfpublicworks Department is looking for Equipment Mechanics to join our team! 🛠️🚛

✅ Application Deadline: Friday, December 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM OR when the first 100 online applications are received — whichever comes first!

Apply now at https://t.co/hNOkRdS2e4 and help keep our city moving!

📸 Check out the full job announcement in the image below.

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🌧️ Rainy Season Reminder, South City! 🌧️

As rain moves through South San Francisco, @SSFPublicWorks is working behind the scenes to keep our streets, storm drains, and infrastructure flowing safely. You can help prevent localized flooding with a few simple actions:

✔️ Sweep leaves and debris from sidewalks and gutters
✔️ Secure trash and recycling bins before storms
✔️ Keep yard waste out of the street
❌ Never dump trash or pour grease into storm drains

Keeping storm drains clear protects our neighborhoods and local waterways. Thank you for doing your part to keep South City clean and safe! @SSFFire @SSFPolice @CityofSSF

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Just a little bit of Thanksgiving joy to pair with your turkey. Happy Thanksgiving, South City!

In observance of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, South San Francisco offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, with the exception of our Police and Fire Department and Water Quality Control Plant. Normal operations will resume on Monday, December 1.

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🦃🌿 Happy Thanksgiving week, South San Francisco!
As you get ready to enjoy time with family and friends, let’s also do our part to keep our city clean and green. Here are a few quick tips to help:

• Use reusable plates, cutlery and napkins if you can — every little bit reduces waste. ♻️
• Scrape leftover food (turkey bones, veggie scraps, coffee grounds, paper napkins) into your green/organics cart — not the trash. 🍂
• Rinse and empty plates, foil trays and cans BEFORE recycling them so they don’t contaminate the bin. 🔄
• After the holiday, consider composting your greenery or yard-waste instead of trashing it. 🌱

Thank you for helping us keep South City beautiful — enjoy the holiday and stay safe!

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📣 Attention South San Francisco Parking Permitholders

Please be advised that City offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026.

If you need to pick up parking permits for January 2026, please make arrangements to do so before the office closure.

For questions or assistance:
📧 Email [email protected]
📞 Call the City's Finance Department at [phone]

Thank you, and happy holidays from the City of South San Francisco! 🎄✨

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♻️South City Residents — Did You Know?
South San Francisco Scavenger Co., Inc. offers an On-Call Cleanup Program that gives single-family households two free curbside cleanups per year! It’s a great way to safely and responsibly get rid of bulky items, extra household waste, or recyclables that don’t fit in your bins.

Accepted items can include:
• Furniture
• Appliances
• Mattresses
• Large cardboard
• Bagged trash or recyclables
To schedule your pickup:
📞Call South San Francisco Scavenger at [phone] or
🌐Visit their website to request an appointment - https://t.co/exssJ2LhIn

Let’s keep South City clean and clutter-free — take advantage of this easy, free service!

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All @CityofSSF offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. Regular operations will resume on Wednesday, November 12.

For @SSFPublicWorks-related emergencies during the closure, please contact @SSFPolice Department Communications at [phone] to reach our @SSFPublicWorks Department standby staff.
🇺🇸 We thank all Veterans for their service and sacrifice.

@CityofSSF

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🌧️💙 Help Keep South San Francisco Clean — Adopt a Storm Drain! 💙🌧️

Did you know you can make a big difference right in your own neighborhood? By joining the City's Adopt A Storm Drain Program, you can help prevent flooding, reduce pollution, and keep litter from reaching the Bay — all while taking pride in your community!

👉 Volunteers “adopt” a local storm drain and commit to keeping it clear of leaves, trash, and debris — especially before and after rainstorms.

Ready to get started? Learn more and apply online today at:
🔗 https://t.co/tgtWwtyT3x

Together, we can keep South San Francisco clean, beautiful, and flood-ready! 💧
#SSFPublicWorks #KeepSSFBeautiful #StormReadySSF #AdoptAStormDrain @CityofSSF

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The rain is here! Help protect your home and neighborhood by following these simple storm-prep tips:

✅ Clear leaves and debris from gutters and storm drains near your property.
✅ Secure outdoor furniture and trash bins before strong winds or heavy rain.
✅ Avoid driving through flooded streets—turn around, don’t drown!
💧 Free Sandbags for Residents
Sandbag supplies are available 24/7 in the front parking lot of the Corporation Yard (550 North Canal Street).
➡️ Limit 10 per South San Francisco address.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe and flood-ready this storm season!

#SSFPublicWorks #StormReadySSF #CommunityPreparedness #SouthSanFrancisco @CityofSSF

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🎃Happy Halloween Weekend, South City!🐈‍⬛
Your @SSFPublicWorks Department sends a reminder to everyone to stay safe and keep our streets spooky but spotless!
🍬Throw candy wrappers and party waste in the trash (not the street!)
🚶Keep sidewalks clear for trick-or-treaters
💡Report streetlight outages or hazards through SeeClickFix (https://t.co/YiFUKhvddr)

Have a ghoulishly good time, South City! 🧡🖤#HappyHalloween2025!
@CityofSSF @SSFPolice @SSFFire

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🎃 Trash Talk: Practicing Waste-Free Boo-havior! 👻

Halloween is almost here — let’s get spirited about reducing waste and creating clean compost! 🌿

Here are some spooktacular pumpkin ideas from South San Francisco’s franchised hauler, SSF Scavenger, and friends at the City of Brisbane:
🧟‍♂️ Creepily Carved – Use tools you already have instead of buying plastic ones.
🧵 Scarily Stitched – Stitch with raffia or long grass for a Frankenstein look.
🍂 Organically Eerie – Decorate with leaves, twigs, or natural dyes.
🐈 Ghoulishly Grouped – Stack pumpkins into a “pumpkin person” or pet.
🌟 Chillingly Lit – Use solar or rechargeable lights.

When the fun’s over, toss plain or naturally decorated pumpkins in your green cart. Pumpkins with paint, glitter, or glue go in the gray cart. ♻️

For a fun fall word search of what belongs in your green cart, follow the QR code in our ad!

🧡 Trash Talk is brought to you by SSF Scavenger & Blue Line Transfer #sortsmart #happyhalloween2025 @CityofSSF