SF Environment's Virtual Warehouse is an online items reuse system for surplus goods submitted by San Francisco City Departments for reuse.
Explore the Virtual Warehouse
Update: The new Virtual Warehouse Rheaply Platform is live.
Getting Started
To participate in the new Virtual Warehouse program, you are required to complete the User Agreement form. Be sure to check with your city department for internal protocols and procedures.
Open your browser and go to app.rheaply.com and use your City and County of San Francisco email address to access the platform.
Check out the demo video on account creation and set up!
- Turn in Items
- Look for items
- Instructions and Resources for Non-Profits and Schools
- Frequently Asked Questions
About the Virtual Warehouse
The City and County of San Francisco's Virtual Warehouse (VW) facilitates the reuse, recycling, and proper disposal of surplus City materials. It is governed by the Surplus Disposal and Resource Conservation Ordinance.
The Virtual Warehouse helps:
- Prevent valuable items from going to the landfill
- Save money on purchasing and disposal costs
- Meet San Francisco's goal of zero waste
The Environment Department manages the VW by using the following hierarchy when determining what to do with the surplus items.
- Reuse by City Departments
Surplus materials are made available online to City departments.
- Public Auction
For surplus materials that are no longer appropriate for the City's continued use, but have some monetary value, such as old or high mileage vehicles.
- Donations
Surplus materials are donated to schools and non-profit organizations. These organizations must be certified 501C's.
- Recycle for Salvage Value
Materials such as scrap metal, are recycled for salvage value.
Contact Info
For reuse, auction, and donation of surplus items, contact:
City Government Zero Waste
SF Environment
1155 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 355-3700
Email: sfgovrecycling@sfenvironment.org
City Departments: To borrow City vehicles (trucks, vans, etc.) for transport, contact:
Central Shops
Phone: (628) 652-5603
Email: fleet.management@sfgov.org
Please note: You must have Department Head authorization to reserve a City vehicle from Central Shops.