San Mateo County Health@SMCHealth

The health department of the County of San Mateo. This account is monitored during business hours M-F 9am-5pm.

 San Mateo County, CA
smchealth.org
Joined April 2013
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Wind down the summer sustainably. Choose reusable 1-lb. propane cylinders for your next adventure. Visit smchealth.org/refuel to get started.
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🛞 Old tires? Roll them over to our FREE drop-off event! 📅 Sat., 9/26 ⏰ 10 AM–2 PM 📍 Smith Little League Park, Half Moon Bay Bring up to 9 passenger tires/vehicle (R19.5 or smaller), with or without rims.
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Plumbing, pests, mold, or electrical issues in your multiunit housing dwelling? File a complaint with our Housing Program. Visit smchealth.org/housing for more info.
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Join the Overdose Prevention Coalition at a FREE screening of 'Fentanyl High' hosted by Carlmont High School: 🗓️ Thursday September 24 ⌚ 6:30 - 8:10 p.m. 📍 Carlmont High School, Performing Arts Center 🎟️ Get free tickets at bit.ly/4yXNJjJ 👥 Ages: 12+

Carlmont Fentanyl High Film Screening

MADE BY TEENS FOR TEENS In collaboration with Carlmont High School, LC2 Productions, San Mateo Overdose Prevention Coalition, Allcove San Mateo, Voices of Recovery San Mateo County, High Intensity...

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⚠️East Palo Alto is hosting a household hazardous waste drop-off event for all who live in San Mateo County! Do the words caution, warning, danger, or poison appear on a label? If so, it's hazardous! 📆Make a free appointment at smchealth.org/hhw-appt.
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Coastal Cleanup Day is better together! Bring friends, family, and neighbors. On September 19, join San Mateo County to remove litter from beaches, parks, creeks, and neighborhoods. Who’s on your cleanup crew? Tag them below! 📅 Sept. 19 | 9am - noon 👉smchealth.org/ccd
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Keep naloxone at home, at work, or in a bag you carry, and tell others where it is and check its expiration date. Free naloxone is available from vending machines and naloxone stand boxes located throughout the county. Learn more at smchealth.org/post/san-mateo….
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Soak up the last of summer by fishing safe and fishing smart. Know which fish are safest to eat and feed your loved ones by visiting smchealth.org/fishsmart.
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⚠️Clear out your hazardous clutter! A household hazardous waste drop-off event is happening in East Palo Alto on Saturday, September 26th! 📆Make a free appointment at smchealth.org/hhw-appt.
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Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a life-saving medication that can prevent death by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. Naloxone nasal spray is safe and easy for bystanders to administer in a possible drug overdose situation. Learn more at smchealth.org/post/san-mateo….
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Celebrating 50 Years of the California Coastal Act! Help protect our coast! On September 19, join San Mateo County volunteers to remove litter from beaches, waterways, parks, and neighborhoods. 📅 Sept. 19, 2026 | 9am - noon 👉smchealth.org/ccd
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Start the school year off right by saving edible food from the trash. Adopt the School Share Table Program at your school and stop food waste. Find out how at smchealth.org/sharetable.
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Try something new this school year! San Mateo County Environmental Health Services offers free middle school and high school lessons on Household Hazardous Waste. Find out more at smchealth.org/hhw-school-edu….
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Think you have to be at the beach to protect the coast? Think again. Litter on streets, parks, and around storm drains can travel through waterways to the ocean. Protecting the coast starts here. 📅 Sept. 19 | 9am - noon 👉Find a site: smchealth.org/ccd
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Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Join us in remembering those we’ve lost to overdose and supporting those in recovery. Learn more about the San Mateo County Overdose Prevention Coalition at ow.ly/FHK250ZHvC6.
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Plumbing, pests, mold, or electrical issues in your multiunit housing dwelling? File a complaint with our Housing Program. Visit smchealth.org/housing for more info.
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Kick off the new school year with sustainability! Implement a School Share Table to prevent edible food from ending up in a landfill. Visit smchealth.org/sharetable to get started.
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Enjoy sustainability while you enjoy a scenic view. Choose reusable 1-lb. propane cylinders for your outdoor adventures. Visit smchealth.org/refuel for more information.
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Changing your own oil? Recycle used motor oil and filters the right way. San Mateo County offers over 50 drop-off locations. Keep your garage clean and your community safe. Visit smchealth.org/usedoil to find a location near you.
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Who will you bring to Coastal Cleanup Day? Spend a morning making a difference for our environment. 📅September 19, 2026 from 9am-12pm ➡️Sign up today at smchealth.org/ccd Grab your: ✅friends ✅family ✅coworkers ✅neighbors ✅pets
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