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leadership team at San Mateo County Sustainability Department
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Leadership

Our staff are dedicated to serving San Mateo County residents and businesses, bringing diverse expertise in environmental science, policy, and sustainable management. 

Jasneet Sharma, Director, Sustainability Department

Jasneet W. Sharma

Director
Karen Wang, Communications Officer

Karen Wang

Assistant Director
Kevin O'Brien, Management Analyst

Kevin O’Brien

Management Analyst
Lizzie Carrade, program manager, special districts

Lizzie Carrade

Program Manager, Special Districts
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Gilee Corral

Program Manager, Climate Resilience
Gordon Tong, Program Manager, Waste Reduction

Gordon Tong

Program Manager, Waste Reduction
Susan Wright, Program Manager, Climate Protection

Susan Wright

Program Manager, Climate Protection

The Latest News & Events

Free Tire Recycling Drop-Off Event @ Millbrae library
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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