Welcome to the Clara Mateo Garbageman’s Association (CMGA)
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the legacy and community spirit of the Bay Area’s waste and recycling professionals.



The Clara Mateo Garbageman’s Association is a charitable and professional fellowship of haulers and solid waste professionals serving the solid waste, recycling, and organics industries across San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda Counties.
Our members include generations of haulers, recyclers, composters, and the many vendors who keep our operations running and who form the backbone of this essential industry.