SERVICE
Refuse Lien Hearing
Respond to a final refuse lien notification and hearing notice. A refuse lien has been recorded against your property due to a late payment or unpaid Recology garbage bill.
What to know
Health Code Article 6
Learn more about refuse liens from Health Code Article 6.
What to know
Health Code Article 6
Learn more about refuse liens from Health Code Article 6.
What to do
Pay the lien
We are no longer accepting payments. The last day to pay was 7/17/2025. You may pay the lien(s) with the 2025-2026 property tax bill as a special assessment.
Dispute the lien
We are no longer accepting hearing requests. The due date to submit a request was June 16, 2025.
If you have a question regarding a lien, please call us at 415-252-3872 or email refuseliens.dph@sfdph.org
Special cases
Questions regarding your Recology garbage bill:
For questions regarding the service period on the lien notice, email:
Call Recology at 415-330-1300 for the following general questions:
-Billing
-Payment history
-Account information