UTILITY DIRECTORY

CONNECTING YOU TO A SMOOTH MOVE


Availability of specific utility providers may vary depending on the exact location within San Francisco or San Mateo County. It is recommended to check with individual providers for service availability at a specific address.

Starting Utilities for a Hassle-Free Move

Plan ahead

It's important to start the process of setting up utility accounts well in advance of your move-in day. Your lease will identify who is responsible for the utility services you will need, such as water, electricity, gas, internet, cable, and garbage. 

Contact the Utility Providers

Reach out to each utility provider to initiate the account setup process. You can typically do this by phone or through their website.They will provide information on billing, meter readings, and any necessary deposits.

Provide Necessary Information

Be prepared to provide the utility providers with your new address, move-in date, and any other required information they may ask for.

Update Forwarding Address

Make sure to update your forwarding address with the utility providers you currently use to avoid any billing or service issues after you move.

Brisbane, CA

Water: City of Brisbane Water Department

Website: www.ci.brisbane.ca.us

  • Phone: (415) 508-2130


Garbage: Recology San Bruno

Website: www.recology.com/recology-san-bruno

  • Phone: (650) 583-8536


PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric):

Burlingame, CA

Water: City of Burlingame Water Department

Website: www.burlingame.org

  • Phone: (650) 558-7200


Garbage: Recology San Bruno

Website: www.recology.com/recology-san-mateo-county

  • Phone: (650) 595-3900


PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric):

Colma, CA

Water: Town of Colma Water Department



Garbage: Republic Services

Website: www.republicservices.com

  • Phone: (650) 756-1130



PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric):


Daly City, CA

Water: Daly City Water and Wastewater Services


Garbage: Recology San Mateo

*Garbage is billed by Daly City Water

Website: www.recology.com/recology-san-mateo-county

  • Phone: (650) 595-3900


PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric):

Foster City, CA

Water: City of Foster City Water Department

Website: www.fostercity.org

  • Phone: (650) 286-3260


Garbage: Recology San Mateo

Website: www.recology.com/recology-san-mateo-county

  • Phone: (650) 595-3900


PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric):

Millbrae, CA

Water: City of Millbrae Water Department

Website: www.ci.millbrae.ca.us

  • Phone: (650) 259-2390


Garbage: Republic Services

Website: www.republicservices.com

  • Phone: (650) 589-4020


PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric):

Pacifica, CA

Water: City of Pacifica Water

Department

Website: www.cityofpacifica.org

  • Phone: (650) 738-4660


Garbage: Recology of the Coast

Website: www.recology.com/recology-of-the-coast

  • Phone: (650) 355-9000



PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric):



San Bruno, CA

Water: City of San Bruno Water

Department

Website: www.sanbruno.ca.gov

  • Phone: (650) 616-7180


Garbage: Recology San Bruno

Website: www.recology.com/recology-san-bruno

  • Phone: (650) 583-8536


PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric):

San Francisco, CA

Water: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)


Garbage: Recology Sunset Scavenger

Garbage: Recology Golden Gate



PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric):


San Mateo, CA

Water: California Water Service


Garbage: Recology San Mateo County


PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric):

South San Francisco, CA

Water: Westborough Water District


Water: California Water Service


Garbage: Scavenger


PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric):


Internet & Cable Providers


These providers offer a range of cable TV services and internet. It's recommended to visit their websites or contact them by phone to inquire about available packages, pricing, and to set up an account according to your preferences.

Xfinity by Comcast


AT&T


Sonic


Wave Broadband


Consolidated Communications


Webpass (Owned by Google Fiber)


CityNet Services (City of San Bruno)


Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS)

 

The Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS) is a method used to allocate utility costs among residents in multi-unit residential buildings when individual utility meters are not installed for each unit. Instead of directly measuring each unit's utility consumption, we customize the RUBS calculation formula based on number of residents during occupancy. The allocation ratio is used to distribute the utility costs and collect a refund for your use. 


Once the allocation is calculated, the utility costs are assigned to each individual unit based on their allocated share: divided by number of people. Charges will not be posted on the same day each month, rather based on the utility provider’s billing cycle and often after the consumption period for which they cover. This amount is separately billed to your account and payment is due within 30-calendar days of posting the charge.


Refer to the property's advertisement and lease terms to see if a specific property is utilizing the Ratio Utility Billing System.

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