Sandbag Pick Up
During the WINTER RAINY SEASON ONLY, we offer FREE filled sandbags to the public to protect property in San Francisco.
- Free sandbag pick up available at 2323 Cesar Chavez Street,entrance at Kansas and Marin streets.
- Both filled and unfilled sandbags are available at no cost.
- There is a limit of 10 sandbags per address.
- Additional sandbags can be made available under special circumstances if approved by the Deputy Director of Operations.
- Sandbags distributed by Public Works are not for resale.
- Residents must show a valid ID with San Francisco residence.
- Residents must load their own filled sandbags.
Availability
WINTER RAINY SEASON ONLY: Monday - Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- Bring your vehicle to the Public Works Corporation Yard.
- 2323 Cesar Chavez Street, entrance at Kansas and Marin streets.
- No prior notice is required.
All other hours
- Phone 3-1-1 and tell the dispatcher you need sandbags.
- Be prepared to leave a callback number so that we can coordinate an immediate pickup at the Public Works yard.
- When instructed, bring your vehicle to the Public Works Corporation Yard.