Why should your business join?

The San Mateo County Green Business Program can help you understand and follow best environmental practices for your business. We point you to resources and opportunities to save money. You’ll also get tools to promote your business as environmentally friendly:

Get connected to incentives, free technical assistance, rebates, and educational resources
Save money and attract more customers
Use of the California Green Business Network logo
Listing in the California Green Business Directory
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors signed certificate, Green Business window decal, and camera-ready artwork
Ongoing promotions through local advertising and public events

Featured Benefit

staff checking bathroom lightbulbs over mirror to ensure they are LED for green business certification

Get up to $1,000 for Green Purchases!

Prebates (purchases of products or services that are made directly by the Green Business Program) and rebates (reimbursements) up to $1,000 are available for green purchases or upgrades for qualified businesses that complete the recognition process. Products include items such as:

LED lighting
Ventilation system upgrades
Water efficient plumbing fixtures
Purchase of 100% renewable energy
Compostable or reusable foodware
Cleaning and disinfecting products
ENERGY STAR® equipment
Recycled content paper products

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The Latest News & Events

Aug
22

Free Tire Recycling Drop-Off Event @ Millbrae library

The County of San Mateo Sustainability Department is hosting a free tire recycling drop-off event for San Mateo County residents. There is a limit of 9 passenger or light truck tires per vehicle, as required by state law. Tires accepted at this event must be size R19.5 or smaller, with or without rims. Please ensure the tires are deflated. Tires from commercial, auto repair, and/or salvage businesses will not be accepted.

Location: 1 Library Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030
Date: August 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Collector: San Jose Conservation Corps

Questions?

Call 888-442-2666

Residents must provide proof of residency in San Mateo County (e.g., driver’s license, utility bill, garbage collection bill, etc.).

For larger truck tires (tractor, truck etc.) contact the Sustainability Department at 888-442-2666 for recycling location information or visit www.recyclestuff.org.

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