Recycling Guide

Alameda County’s Most Comprehensive Guide to Recycling2005-2006 and The Alameda County Hotline 877-STOPWASTE (786-7927) For answers to questions about: ✔ Locating buyback centers ✔ Buying recycled-content products ✔ Proper disposal of hard-to-recycle materials ✔ Residential & commercial recycling ✔ Reuse & prevention activities ✔ Proper disposal of paints, batteries, pesticides, chemicals, etc.

The Information Hotline 510-444-SOIL (444-7645) Call for information on: ✔ Ordering a low-cost compost bin or worm box ✔ Recycling yard trimmings & kitchen into compost ✔ Using red worms to recycle food scraps ✔ Free instructional workshops, videos, and brochures ✔ How grasscycling can save you time and money ✔ Bay-Friendly landscaping and gardening RECYCLING FROM A-Z TABLE OF CONTENTS Aluminum...... 31 Antifreeze ...... 32 Appliances ...... 33 FEATURE ARTICLES Art & Educational Materials....34 Asphalt, Brick, Concrete ...... 34 It’s Time To Recycle ...... 2 Audio & Video Tapes ...... 35 Batteries—Automotive...... 37 It Came From The Basement ...... 4 Batteries—Household...... 37 Practice the 4Rs...... 6 Bicycles...... 37 Books ...... 38 Food For Thought...... 8 Building Materials...... 38 Cardboard ...... 40 Demystified...... 10 Carpet & Carpet Padding ...... 40 CDs ...... 35 Clothing & Textiles...... 40 SERVICES AND INFORMATION & Electronics ...... 42 Planning on Remodeling? Think Green ...... 12 Diskettes ...... 36 Couches ...... 44 Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling...... 14 Dirt / Clean Fill ...... 44 Drywall / Sheetrock...... 45 Business Waste Reduction Assistance ...... 16 Eyeglasses & Hearing Aids...... 45 Fluorescent Lamps & Ballasts ..45 Household ...... 18 Food Donations & Scraps ...... 46 Furniture...... 46 Junk Mail ...... 20 Glass Containers & Plate...... 47 Grease & Cooking Oil ...... 48 Bay-Friendly Gardening: From Your Backyard To The Bay ...... 22 Hazardous Waste & Materials.48 Grow A Bay-Friendly Garden...... 23 Materials Exchange...... 49 Mattresses ...... 50 Become A Bay-Friendly Gardener ...... 24 Milk Cartons & Drink Boxes ....50 Motor Oil & Filters...... 50 Choose A Bay-Friendly Landscaper...... 25 Needles & Sharps ...... 52 Paint...... 53 Batteries ...... 26 Pallets ...... 53 Paper...... 53 Electronics ...... 27 Plastic...... 55 Buy Recycled And Environmentally Friendly Products...... 28 Metal ...... 57 Sinks & Toilets ...... 59 Recycling Terms ...... 29 Sporting Goods ...... 59 Styrofoam Packing Peanuts ....60 Tires...... 60 RECYCLING A-Z Toner & Laser Cartridges ...... 60 Wood & Yard Trimmings ...... 61 Reuse & Recycling Services Directory...... 30 Zippers ...... 34

CURBSIDE RECYCLING SERVICES This is a partial list; see complete A-Z listing starting on page 31. Single-family Homes...... 62 Multifamily Homes...... 63

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Additional Resources and Phone Numbers...... 64 www.StopWaste.Org81 IT’S TIME TO RECYCLE Together, we can reach Alameda County’s goal to8 divert 75% of waste from by 2010 elcome to your new Alameda County Recycling Guide for 2005-2006! In it you’ll find tons of resources for recycling almost any item. Think you can’t recycle some- Wthing? Think again. There’s a way to recycle almost anything—from audio tapes to zippers. These resources can also be found online at www.StopWaste.Org or by calling the Recycling Hotline at 877-STOPWASTE.

Who we are We offer grants, low interest loans, and incentive pro- In addition to adding resources to our newly grams to qualifying Alameda County organizations. improved and updated website (StopWaste.Org) you We also have the Bay-Friendly Gardening and may have noticed we are calling ourselves Landscaping programs, the Green Building program, StopWaste.Org. We are still the Alameda County the iRecycle@School program, and the StopWaste Authority and the Alameda Business Partnership, which help specific groups like County and Recycling Board oper- homeowners, landscapers, construction companies, ating as one public agency, though now we just go by large businesses, and institutions reduce waste to help StopWaste.Org—it’s easier to remember. meet Alameda County’s 75% waste reduction goal by 2010. StopWaste.Org helps provide environmentally sound waste management programs for the residents and Accomplishments businesses of Alameda County. We develop programs With your help, we continue to be successful at to reduce materials such as leaves, grass and tree reducing the amount of waste going to our landfills. trimmings along with food scraps, wood, concrete, In 1990, the recycling rate in Alameda County was and other building materials from ending up in the just 12%. We are now recycling at a rate of over 54%. landfills. We help cities, school districts, and businesses This significant accomplishment—more than a four- implement waste reduction, reuse and recycling fold increase in waste reduction—is due to all our programs to help them save money, conserve efforts. Together, we can reach Alameda County’s natural resources, and operate more efficiently. goal to divert 75% of waste from landfills by 2010.

2 Success starts with YOU Residents, businesses and institu- tions from all parts of Alameda County are doing their part to recycle every day by applying the 4Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle, and rot (compost).

Whether it’s recycling paper or plastic, composting food and kitchen scraps, or reusing materials instead of tossing them into our landfills, Alameda County residents are enthusiastically heeding the call to reduce waste.

Take homeowner Margie Greene and gardener Kevin Callahan.

Margie Greene, with a household of four, has managed to reduce both her garbage bill and garbage produced by using principles of Source: Waste Characterization the 4Rs. Study for Alameda County, 2000

“If you’ve ever done a dump run, About the guide REDUCING OUR you’d be surprised at how much is Principles of both Greene’s and WASTE STREAM actually reusable stuff down there,” Callahan’s techniques are included she says. Her family has a special in this guide, which provides useful The numbers represent cart for yard trimmings and food information to get your household the amount of waste, by scraps provided by her curbside using the 4Rs immediately. weight, which flows into food scrap recycling program, our landfills. By recycling where they place the food scraps Throughout the guide you will find at home, work, school, they generate, which she says is as a wide range of information on and play we can reduce easy as throwing it in the normal waste prevention, reuse, recycling what goes into landfills. trash can. “The carts are really and composting. We hope our solid, they’re well made, and guide inspires you and helps you they’re easy to pick up,” she adds. practice the 4Rs every day. Remember, recycling is the right On the other hand, Kevin thing to do. Callahan, a San Leandro gardener, actually replaced his entire front yard with a garden made lush with his homemade compost. To this day, he’s a proponent of backyard composting, putting his yard trim- mings and household food scraps into his compost bin instead of in the garbage or down the disposal. “It’s wild to see rotting fruit turn into nice brown crumbly compost that I can use in my garden… composting is pretty easy,” he says. www.StopWaste.Org83 IT CAME FROM THE BASEMENT! hat lurks in your basement or garage? And how can you get rid of it? Easy. Bring Wit to an Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste facility at no charge. Ask Bill Pollock, program manager of Alameda Exactly what type of chemical sometimes isn’t County Household Hazardous Waste facilities, what known. “Occasionally,” says Pollock, “people will household hazardous (HHW) are typically bring in bottles filled with an unknown chemical, accepted and he’ll mention the8 usual: paints, pesti- which they’ve usually inherited when they’ve moved cides, batteries, and oils, among other things. into a home with a garage or basement filled with bottles and cans, or that have been left behind by a But, ask him what not to drop off at their facilities, relative who has passed on.” and he immediately remembers the time when he and his staff had to scramble for the bomb squad. “Grandpa might’ve been a dentist, doctor, or in some other profession in the 40s or 50s that dealt with “We had two lovely old ladies bring in a Vietnam- chemicals,” says Pollock. He says one of the biggest era folding-fin aerial rocket in the back of their car,” problems is that materials were brought home from he says. “Since we don’t determine what’s live or not, work, including now-banned chemicals. “There’s a we called the bomb squad.” The facility had to evac- good chance that they brought home some danger- uate, and the bomb squad took the rocket away to ous stuff,” says Pollock. detonate it. In the past, we weren’t as aware of the dangers of Turns out that one of the women’s husbands worked many easily available chemicals as we are now. “Back for a rocket manufacturer that produced rockets for then chemicals were brought from work and people the army during the Cold War. used chemicals for crafts and experiments,” says Pollock. When it was time to dispose of chemicals, Pollock recommends calling first if you have any they usually got moved into the garage or basement, unusual materials, such as old laboratory type chemi- where the new homeowner eventually finds them. cals, gun supplies, fireworks, explosive supplies, industrial type chemicals, or any kind of compressed Today, people are more aware of the dangers of gases other than common barbecue grill propane in chemicals and the effects they have on the environ- up to five gallon cylinders. ment, but back in the olden days, grandpa may have stored some dangerous stuff—like ethyl ether. Used Getting rid of dangerous chemicals as an anesthetic years ago, it’s been taken off the mar- Alameda County residents can safely—and for free— ket since it’s extremely flammable. Pollock says it’s get rid of most HHW such as paints, oils, batteries, usually in metal cans and when it sits around in a pesticides, and other hazardous materials found in garage or basement for a long period, the ether crys- households at three facilities located in Hayward, tallizes on the cap. “If you try to take the cap off it Livermore, and Oakland. may explode,” he cautions. 4 Thankfully, Pollock’s crew can ana- than a dozen times over the last 11 lyze unknown chemicals and deter- years,” he says. mine what they are. “We have a lab here so we can figure out what that In those 11 years the HHW facili- wine bottle with the yellow fluid is, ties have served an impressive what category it belongs to, then 150,000 households and gathered pack it for proper disposal,” he says. over 13 million pounds of house- hold hazardous waste. All were Pollock cautions with all chemicals, safely processed for recycling or the first thing to remember is to properly disposed. In 2003, avoid accidentally mixing them Alameda County HHW facilities WANTED: OLD PAINT when transporting to a HHW facil- handled over 100,000 gallons of TO GOOD HOMES ity. Whether it’s an old unmarked paint as well. bottle that’s been sitting in a base- Did you know that 85%-90% ment or garage for 50 years, or If you have cleaning products, of the material that comes in marked bottles of tile cleanser and paints, pool chemicals, bug or to a HHW facility gets either paint thinner, keep them separate. plant sprays in your home or recycled or reused? Take latex paint, for example. The HHW Why? “Some chemicals mixed garage and have questions about program gives away thou- together can produce a dangerous them, or need the location of the sands of gallons of recycled reaction!” says Pollock. nearest HHW facility, please log on latex paint free to the public, to www.household-hazwaste.org or local government agencies, County residents taking call (800) 606-6606. See page 18 schools, churches, clubs, com- advantage of program for the hazardous household waste munity organizations, and Anecdotes aside, Pollock says the facility near you. Remember, non-profits. For more infor- HHW facilities have a successful removing unwanted or unused mation on the Alameda track record, with a phenomenal chemicals, paints, and cleaning County Paint Giveaway pro- response from residents to the 11- products from your home makes it gram call (510) 567-6750. year-old program. “My staff can a safer place to live. count the number of those types of odd things—like explosives and grandpa’s bottle of ether—no more

WHAT’S ACCEPTED AT OUR FACILITIES? PLENTY Chances are most of your household hazardous wastes can be brought to our facilities:

PAINT ADHESIVES AUTO GARDEN MISC.

Stain Putty Fuel Sprays Propane

Shellac Caulk Waxes Fertilizers Spray Cans

Solvents Epoxy Batteries Ant Traps Pool Chemicals

Thinners Mortar Additives Pesticides Photo Chemicals

Additives Stucco Motor Oil Herbicides Acids & Caustics

Oil Paint Cement Oil Filters Rat Poison Waxes & Polishes

Latex Paint Wood Glue Antifreeze Gopher Bait Bleach & Cleaners 5 PRACTICE THE Rs Making a Difference in Your4 Community ou’d be surprised at how much8 recycling you do on a day-to-day basis and how much more you can be doing. Chances are you probably already do some form of recycling in Yyour household. Do you collect bottles, cans, and newspapers every week for the ? What about gathering leaves, grass, and kitchen scraps for your collection cart? If you’re taking these steps, you’re helping all of us reach Alameda County’s goal of 75% waste reduction by 2010. But, there’s much more you can do to help reduce the amount of trash going into our landfills through small, daily steps.

A day in the life of a recycler afternoon and want to tidy up the yard for your Take what may be a typical Saturday for you. You guests. Then you’re off to your favorite vintage wake up in the morning, grab your cloth shopping clothing store to sell back some old sweaters and bag and your grocery list jeans and, while you’re there, and head out the door. At you decide to pick up a new the store, you pick up (well, new to you) shirt to wear some concentrated orange to the barbeque. Finally, you’re juice and concentrated on your way home only to be tile cleaner in an effort to sidetracked by your local lighten your load. You library where you check out a also pick up some of your book on barbeque and bever- favorite snacks in bulk so age recipes. you don’t have to make an extra trip back to the Before your friends arrive, you store in the middle of the send out some emails to touch week. base with a few of your out-of- town relatives. Soon after, your After leaving the grocery friends arrive and you start store, you stop by a grilling. You serve your newly friend’s house to borrow found barbeque chicken recipe their rake and hedge clip- on reusable plates and hand out pers because you’re host- plenty of cloth napkins. As the 6 ing a barbeque later that barbeque winds down you toss all of the bottles and crushed soda cans into the recycling bin and ask your guests to gather and throw their remaining food scraps (except for the chicken bones) into your new backyard compost bin you’ve started for your garden. Your party was a big success and you send everyone home with leftovers in the plastic sour cream tubs you saved just for this purpose. What you accomplished It may be a slight exaggeration to imply this is a typical weekend day for you, but even if you only accomplish one or two of GET STARTED ON these tasks in a day, or even in a week, THE 4RS TODAY you’re taking action for the environ- ment. Here’s a breakdown of how the 4Rs are being used in this hypothetical REDUCE Saturday: • Use a cloth bag when you go shopping. You reduced by buying in bulk, buying con- • Use a refillable cup when you buy take-out coffee or tea. centrated items, and bringing them home in • Avoid disposable or single-use your cloth bag. You also made a shopping list beforehand to keep products such as disposable. from buying more than you needed; you borrowed yard tools from a razors, lighters, pens, foam/paper friend instead of buying them; you sent emails to family instead of cups and plates. writing them a note on paper; you used reusable plates and napkins at • Buy products in concentrate your party, and you passed out leftovers to cut down on food waste. such as juice and cleaners. • Buy durable products. You reused by supporting the local vintage clothing store and then by borrowing a book from your local library. You recycled cans and bot- REUSE tles from your party. Finally, you addressed the fourth R—rot (or • Shop at and donate to thrift stores. composting), by throwing your food scraps into your new backyard • Reupholster, repair, refinish compost bin. furniture. • Reuse food containers and These are just a few of many ways you can participate buy durable storage containers in the 4Rs. Just a little bit everyday can get us to for leftovers. our goal. RECYCLE Benefits of using the 4Rs • Use your city’s curbside • Conserves natural resources recycling program. • Reduces air and water pollution • Use this guide to find outlets for hard-to-recycle materials. • Protects and preserves habitat • Lessens the load in our landfills ROT (COMPOST) • Saves energy • Set up a compost bin to compost • Makes your home healthier yard trimmings and food scraps. • Saves money by relying less on consumer • Attend a free workshop on goods backyard composting. • Call 510-444-SOIL (7645) for more information.

www.StopWaste.Org87 FOODFOR THOUGHT Innovative recycling program lets you add food scraps to your yard trimmings cart while saving money on garbage bills

uick question: What’s the biggest group of waste materials that go into our local land- fills? Diapers? Nope. ? Not even close. Soda cans? Not quite. The answer? Food Qscraps and food-soiled paper, such as used paper napkins and plates. They comprise the largest portion of the waste stream, or 38% of what is thrown away, making a compelling argu- ment for food scrap recycling programs in Alameda County.

Alameda, Albany, Castro Valley, Emeryville, Fremont, Making a difference Livermore, Oakland, Pleasanton, and San Leandro One success story is Margie Greene and her family of already have food scrap recycling programs in place. San Leandro. She says her daughter brought up a good Soon Berkeley, Dublin, Hayward, and Union City will point one day—she wondered when you throw some- have their own programs as well. thing away, where is “away?” Having always been eco- logically conscious, Greene’s decision to start food Food scrap recycling is a simple concept: you put your scrap recycling was an obvious one. The results have leftovers and fruit and vegetable trimmings, and even been tremendous. meats and bones into your yard trimmings cart and place the cart at the curb each week. In the past, the family of four would easily fill up two 45 gallon garbage cans. “With both food scrapping and Food scrap recycling is relatively new and has been the regular recycling program, we now put an average gaining popularity among Alameda County residents. of 10 gallons of garbage at the curb each week. We’ve For example, San Leandro already boasts a 30% partic- cut down that much,” she says. ipation rate in its food scrap recycling program since it began in December 2002. Although initially intimidat- Auletta agrees that you can have a vast reduction in ed by the idea, people have found it to be fairly simple. garbage if you participate in the food scrap recycling “It’s really not a novel concept,” says Jennifer Auletta, program. “Your waste picture just changes dramatical- recycling coordinator for the City of San Leandro. “I ly,” she says. “The cart you have for garbage never gets don’t think people really understand how easy it is filled and if it is filled, it’s often with really light plastic until they start doing it—but those who are doing it packaging. So you can actually see and feel the differ- 8 are really enthusiastic.” ence. It’s a good feeling to see your trash get so small.” “The City of San Leandro makes it ple can reduce their garbage cart easy,” says Greene. She puts all of size, they can save money,” says her food scraps in a plastic con- Greene. “In my city, residents are tainer located near her kitchen charged for their garbage cart size, sink. At the end of the day, she so if they go from a 64-gallon simply dumps the contents into garbage cart to a 32-gallon garbage her yard trimmings cart outside. cart, they can reduce their garbage bill substantially.” The benefits Even if you don’t think you can So, where does all of this recycled make a commitment to recycle food go? For the City of San every single scrap of food that you Leandro, the food scraps go to a would otherwise throw in your dis- facility in Milpitas where it is posal or in the trash, you can still turned into compost. Some of this take part in food scrap recycling. compost is even given back to the FOOD: TOO VALUABLE “It’s better to do what you can than residents so they can use the prod- TO WASTE not participate at all,” says Auletta. uct of their food scrap recycling in Every day, over one million “Even if it’s just cleaning out your their garden. pounds of food is disposed in fridge the day before the yard trim- Alameda County landfills. Much mings and food scraps get collect- If you’re like Greene and currently of this food is edible and can ed. Some people find it too over- participate in your local food scrap be donated to people in need. whelming if they think they have recycling program, good for you! You can help by donating edi- to recycle every single morsel of ble food to organizations listed food they generate.” If you want to participate in a food in this guide (see page 46). scrap collection program and are These organizations will get Recycling your food scraps cuts unsure if your city offers such a the food to the people who need it. In many cases, food down on waste going into our program, call your city recycling donations are tax deductible landfills. Those food scraps are coordinator, or see Curbside (Public Law 104-210). valuable natural resources which Recycling Services on pages 62 and are turned into compost. There’s 63 for more information. Your donation of food will: also a monetary advantage. “If peo- • Help those that are hungry. • Donate a valuable and needed resource. • Support food donation programs. Recycling food scraps • Prevent sending edible is easy! food to the . 1. Collect food scraps in your kitchen pail. PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW The federal “Good Samaritan” 2. Empty the contents of law lets you donate edible food your kitchen pail into your to local charities and protects green yard waste cart. you or your business from liability that may arise from 3. Set out your green yard the use of donated food. waste cart for weekly pickup.

www.StopWaste.Org89 PLASTIC DEMYSTIFIED ot all plastic is the same. Think of plastic as fruit. Not all fruit is the same. An orange is Nnot an apple. Similarly, not all plastic is the same. Plastic #1 is not plastic #5. Even within the same plastic group there are differences. Consider apples. A 8red apple is not a green apple. Similarly, a plastic #2 narrow-neck milk jug is not the same as a plastic #2 wide-mouth yogurt cup. In some cases, plastic containers marked with the recycling symbol Identifying numbers developed by plastic cannot be recycled. manufacturers (not recyclers) There are many types of plastic in common use. Plastic must be Please note: Most residential recy- sorted by type for recycling since each type has different proper- cling programs in Alameda County ties, such as different melting temperatures. The plastic industry only accept narrow-neck plastic con- developed an identification system to label the different types of tainers. Please see page 62 and 63 plastic containers. The system divides plastic into seven groups for more detailed information. and uses a number code generally found on the bottom of con- tainers. The identifying number is usually found inside chasing arrows or what is commonly called the “recycling symbol.” In some cases, containers marked with the recycling symbol cannot

TYPES OF PLASTIC

ometimes, plastic is the Plastic #1: Polyethylene dential recycling programs accept best—or only—choice for a Terephthalate narrow-neck HDPE containers; #2 S 1 (PET or PETE) bags can be recycled at large gro- product. But, when there is a Common uses: 2-liter soda cery stores. choice, consider buying items bottles, water bottles, cooking oil that aren’t plastic or pack- bottles, peanut butter jars. All resi- aged in plastic. Particularly dential recycling programs accept Plastic #3: Polyvinyl Chloride avoid plastic numbers 3, 5, narrow-neck PET containers. (PVC or V) # Common uses: plastic pipes, and 7. These are extremely outdoor furniture, shrink difficult or impossible to Plastic #2: High Density wrap, water bottles, liquid deter- recycle and, like all plastic, Polyethylene (HDPE) gent containers. Recycling centers their production poses serious 2 Common uses: detergent bot- rarely take #3 PVC plastic. Look for health risks to workers and tles, milk and water jugs, alternatives whenever possible. 10 the environment. grocery bags, yogurt cups. All resi- be recycled. The table below explains the plastic • At work, replace disposable plates, cups, etc., with container identification system. reusable flatware, coffee mugs, and plates purchased from thrift stores, flea markets, or garage sales. Variety does not equal recyclability • Avoid single-portion convenience foods that come Plastic comprises a contin- in packaging that cannot be recycled. ually growing portion of the packaging and prod- REUSE Next, reuse what ucts we use in our daily you have. For example, life. It seems that the more reuse plastic cottage you look the more you will cheese tubs instead of see plastic. Most of this spending money on one- plastic is recyclable in theory, use disposable containers. Plastic disposables? but much of the plastic Reuse plastic produce bags Use sparingly! just isn’t economical to by rinsing, drying, and collect for recycling. Paper or plastic? taking them back to the grocery store so you can Choose wisely to prevent waste Better, use your fill them again instead of There is much we can do, however, to reduce the own reusable bag. using name brand bags. amount of plastic we recycle or throw away. By paying Take packing peanuts to a shipping store (most will attention to the first three of the 4Rs, each of us can accept them for free; see page 52) to be used again. help prevent some of the waste associated with plastic. RECYCLE Finally, recycle. Whether at home or REDUCE First, prac- work, recycle all your beverage containers. Avoid tice waste prevention. purchasing those containers that your residential This means: don’t buy recycling program products that are over- won’t accept. Recycle packaged in unneces- plastic grocery and sary plastic. Some tips: produce bags, along • Avoid products that with the plastic wrap are prewrapped such Save tubs for reuse. from dry cleaning. Call as fruits and vegeta- the Recycling Hotline bles. for more information. • When shopping, bring a reusable bag or sack One-use Styrofoam? instead of using plastic grocery or produce bags. Try to avoid. • Avoid single-use convenience products such as plastic plates, cups, tablecloths, and flatware.

Plastic #4: Low Density plastic. Look for alternatives when- for recycling. Look for alternatives Polyethylene (LDPE) ever possible. whenever possible. 4 Common uses: dry cleaning bags, produce bags, trash can liners, food storage containers. Plastic #6: Polystyrene (PS) Plastic #7: Other Many residential recycling programs Common uses: packaging Common uses: 3- and 5- accept narrow-neck LDPE contain- 6 pellets or Styrofoam 7 gallon reusable water ers; #4 produce bags can be recycled peanuts, cups, plastic bottles, ketchup bottles. at large grocery stores. tableware, meat trays, to-go clam This plastic category, as its name shell containers, egg cartons, ship- “other” implies, is any plastic other ping blocks. Many shipping/packag- than the named #1-#6 plastic types. Plastic #5: Polypropylene (PP) ing stores will accept polystyrene These containers can be several dif- Common uses: ketchup bot- peanuts and other packaging materi- ferent types of plastic polymers. 5 tles, aerosol caps, drinking als for reuse. Cups, meat trays, and Most recycling centers do not take other containers that have come in plastic #7. Look for alternatives straws, yogurt containers. 11 Recycling centers rarely take #5 PP contact with food are rarely accepted whenever possible. 12 SERVICES AND INFORMATION GREEN BUILDING sheets, green buildingguide- in theBayArea andfindfact To learnabout GreenBuilding Bay Area Build ItGreen www.build-green.org “ Offered incollaborationwith the GreenBuildingGuidelines. providers thatcorrespondwith local vendorsandservice of greenbuildingproducts, A searchableonlinedatabase Materials Database Green Building Bay AreaBuildItGreen THINK PLANNING ONREMODELING? bet o.CalltheRecycling Hotline orgoto able to you. eling inanenvironmentally soundmannerare avail- Two comprehensive bookletsforbuildingandremod- Green buildingguidelines • • • What YOUcando! • • • • • buildinggreen: to start Here are five easylow/no cost ways building materials. reduced exposure to toxic substances foundincertain andwater costs includingreduction inenergy and fits, otherbene- of variety enjoy green buildings awide of andoccupants owners recycling andwaste prevention, addition to reducing waste disposalcosts through In goingto materials ourlandfills. the amountof waycritical to conserve resources natural andreduce G building products. Ask your localsupplierto stock green about buildinggreen. Talk your with contractor andarchitect to you.important green buildingare Identify whataspectsof Renewable andrecycled content products. Select Energy Star Energy Select Install water saving devices. Install compact fluorescent bulbs. andfinishes. adhesives, paint, Use low/no VOC (volatile compounds) organic important global concern global anda important reen buildingisanincreasingly GREEN ® appliances andfurnaces. ” at – FREERESOURCES base, ortolocatea lines, theonlinematerialsdata- visit your nextremodelingproject Green BuildingProfessional product/materials recommenda- tions thatoffer projectadvice, free phoneandemailconsulta- the GreenResourceCenter for building professionalscan contact expert! BayArearesidents and Building questions,askan If youhavespecificGreen Ask anExpert www.build-green.org “ • • • • more abouthow to: Building Guides to learn theGreen to getcopies of www.BuildGreenNow.Org Certified Minimize . Reduce homemaintenance. Lower your bills. utility building materials. Use healthieranddurable ” for oiso theGreen Building Copies of www.BuildGreenNow.Org Guides are available also at www.GreenResourceCenter.org (888-404-7336) Hotline: 1-888-40-GREEN tions, andcontractorreferrals. buildings, visit rating system forcommercial Environmental Design(LEEDtm) Leadership inEnergyand For moreinformationabout the at multifamily housingareavailable Green BuildingGuidelines for Commercial Buildings Multifamily and www.multifamilygreen.org . www.usgbc.org The American Dream Home… With a Twist of Green!Green! Imagine your dream home. Now imagine it with Green…and we don’t mean a lawn. New homes are getting Greener as smart buyers demand higher quality homes that save money and keep their families healthier.

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onstruction and demolition (C & D) Cmaterials occupy up to 21% of our landfill space. Recent building activities have been cited as one reason why land- fill volumes have been increasing, despite expanding recycling efforts by local jurisdictions.

Recycle C & D debris Most construction waste is wood, drywall, metals, con- crete, dirt, and cardboard—materials that can be reused or recycled if managed properly. To find out where to recycle C & D debris, call the Recycling Hotline or consult the Builders’ Guide to Reuse and Recycling— A Directory for Construction and SERVICES AND INFORMATION Find out your city’s recycling requirements and hauling restric- Demolition Materials (available in hard copy or on tions prior to starting construction or demolition work. our website).

Construction & Demolition 0rdinance Oakland, Oro Loma Sanitary District (San Lorenzo One strategy to reduce this waste is to require maxi- area), San Leandro and Union City. The County of mum feasible recycling at job sites. The Alameda Alameda also requires C&D materials recycling for County Waste Management Authority Board has County-owned projects, regardless of location. endorsed a Model Construction & Demolition Building and demolition permit applicants are Ordinance requiring contractors to divert at least 50% required to fill out a standard Waste Management of their construction waste materials from the landfill. Plan, outlining the estimated amounts and types of As of October 2003 the following jurisdictions have waste to be generated, reused, recycled, and disposed. C&D Ordinances in place: Alameda, Castro Valley Applicants may also be required to submit proof that Sanitary District, Dublin, Hayward, Livermore, materials have been reused or recycled.

STOP WASTE BEFORE IT STARTS – CONSIDER THESE TIPS

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE • Avoid leftovers: measure • Instead of traditional demoli- • Recycling can save you money. twice and cut once. tion, consider salvage and Ask your contractor to recycle. • Choose materials that are deconstruction by selectively Use the Builders Guide to Reuse durable so you don’t have to and carefully removing materials and Recycling. replace them frequently. for reuse. • Clean loads are the key to suc- • Use energy-efficient practices • Consider remodeling or retro- cessful recycling. Be sure that and products. fitting existing building for your idea of a clean load is the new use. same as your recyclers’. • Allow time in your schedule for • Early on, set up the site loca- salvaging and recycling. tions for reuse and recycling. • Donate surplus materials (see page 38). 14 Congratulates

Albany Unified School District

Berkeley Unified School District

Castro Valley Unified School District

Emery Unified School District

Oakland Unified School District

San Lorenzo Unified School District

For their commitment to district-wide recycling and providing a recycling bin in every class room.

These school districts model waste reduction behavior for their students everyday.

Way to Go!!! www.irecycleatschool.org BUSINESS WASTE REDUCTION ASSISTANCE

he StopWaste Partnership Program Texperts provide free assistance to help Alameda County businesses and public agencies realize economic bene- fits when they reduce solid waste, start or expand recycling programs, and implement environmental performance improvements.

Join the StopWaste Partnership Team up with the StopWaste Partnership, and you’ll participate in a free, award-winning program that can save tons of money for your company, while saving tons on resources from landfill. SERVICES AND INFORMATION StopWaste can help your company reduce operating costs and increase efficiencies. Plus, you can develop processes to eliminate waste before it’s created and learn to recycle materials that would otherwise go to landfills. If your company is a medium- to large-sized (50 employees or more) business or a public agency in Get all of the expert, technical assistance possible— Alameda County, join the StopWaste Partnership today. absolutely free—through the StopWaste Partnership. In addition, funding assistance is available. So there Visit www.StopWaste.Org/Partnership are many reasons to get started right away. for more information.

FOR ALL BUSINESSES … Check out our website at Case Studies recycling, and projects that www.StopWaste.Org/ • Accomplishments of partici- encourage the development, Partnership to discover the pants and award winners in marketing, and use of recy- effectiveness of the StopWaste the StopWaste Partnership cled-content products Partnership and explore our resources: Best Practices Database Recycling Vendors • Step-by-step business practices • A database with detailed infor- RECYCLExpress and Re- that prevent waste and reduce mation on recycling vendors, Think Your Bottom Line operating costs. Includes com- listed by the material they col- • Business waste reduction pany profiles and where to lect, available online at guides show how to imple- purchase needed equipment www.StopWaste.Org/Recycle ment a recycling program and or by calling the Recycling give practical, cost-saving Funding Assistance Hotline at 877-STOPWASTE. waste reduction tips • Grants and loans readily avail- 16 able for waste prevention, HelpHelp savesave thethe environmentenvironment andand savesave youryour companycompany thousandsthousands ofof dollars.dollars.

www.StopWaste.Org/Partnership HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES ispose of household hazardous Dwaste safely, conveniently – and for free! Use one of the three Alameda County facilities to dispose of unused or old paint, auto, and garden products.

Got paint? Leftover paints, pesticides, household cleaners, auto- motive fluids and products, household and recharge- able batteries, fluorescent lamps, and other common items we have or use in our homes or at work can be harmful and hazardous. Many of these products, known as household hazardous wastes (HHW), contain chemicals that are poisonous, toxic, corrosive, or flammable. These products will contaminate the environment when poured on the soil, down a house- hold or storm drain, or dumped in the trash. These products when improperly disposed can contaminate the soil, groundwater, creeks, and the Bay. Take them SERVICES AND INFORMATION to a HHW facility for recycling or proper disposal.

Three drop-off facilities for Alameda County residents and small businesses The Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste program operates three drop-off facilities for HHW. The facilities, located in Hayward, Livermore, and Oakland, are free to all Alameda County residents on a limited drop-in and/or appointment basis.

Small businesses that qualify as “Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators” (page 48) may schedule an appointment to use this service for a low administra- tive and processing fee. HHW PROGRAM INFORMATION Hours of Operation How to safely transport All facilities operate on a your HHW wastes rotating schedule. Check • Do place the materials upright the website or call for in the trunk of your vehicle specific days and times. packed safely in boxes

How much can I put • Don’t mix different wastes in in my car? the same container State law limits the total amount you may transport in one vehicle • Don’t smoke or have open to 125 pounds or 15 gallons, in flames around any containers containers no larger than 5 gal- Alameda County Household lons. Wastes must be transported Hazardous Waste Program by a resident of the household 800-606-6606 18 which generated the waste. www.household-hazwaste.org Finish the Job Right Recycle your used motor oil and filters.

Find Out How 877-STOPWASTE www.StopWaste.Org

Funded by a Grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board JUNK MAIL e all receive unsolicited mail. Each time you Wenter a contest, make a donation, buy some- thing on credit or with a check, order a product by mail, send in a subscription or warranty card, or order something online, there is a good chance that your name and address will be added to a mailing list. These lists are commodities that are regularly sold or traded. With a few smart steps you can mini- mize unwanted mail and continue to receive mail you really want.

Take action to reduce your junk mail 3. Fold letter in half. Tape or staple closed. now! It’s as easy as 1 – 2 – 3 Add stamp and address, then mail. 1. Write a letter asking to have your name This will save you an envelope and a lot of removed from mailing lists. unnecessary paper consumption. You can find pre-written template letters for mailing your name removal request by visiting the Bay Area It’s easy to reduce unwanted mail – Junk Mail Reduction Campaign website www.StopJunkMail.org

SERVICES AND INFORMATION www.StopJunkMail.org. Use toll-free telephone numbers to call to request removal of your name and address from mailing lists. 2. Add the address(es) and name(s) you wish to have removed to the letter. Reduce paper waste Also, add the mailing address of the company Junk mail represents 5% of what Alameda County you wish to contact (see below). Don’t forget residents send to landfills. By taking the steps to to sign the letter. reduce the amount of unsolicited mail you receive, you will prevent waste. And remember to recycle your mail, catalogues, and magazines after it’s been read.

THE ROAD TO NO MORE JUNK MAIL

Below are just a few of the Valpak Coupons Solicitations organizations that you can con- 8605 Largo Lakes Dr. Opt-Out Services tact to have your name removed Largo, FL 33773 888-567-8688 or suppressed on mailing lists. 888-797-1896 www.optoutprescreen.com www.coxtarget.com Removes your name from the Mail Preference Service lists of major credit card c/o Direct Marketing Donelly Marketing companies. Association Database Operations P.O. Box 643 416 South Bell America OnLine (AOL) Carmel, NY 10512 Ames, IA 50010 888-265-8003 212-768-7277 888-633-4402 Call to stop receiving AOL CDs. www.dmaconsumers.org Harte Hanks Direct ADVO Systems Marketing Attn: Customer Assistance Attn: Resident List P.O. Box 249 6701 Bay Meadow Dr. Ste. D Windsor, CT 06095 Glenburne, MD 21060 888-241-6760 800 456-9748 http://www.advo.com/ 20 consumersupport.html It’s good to recycle your junk mail. It’s even better to stop getting it.

Tired of dealing with junk mail? Catalogs, credit Reducing junk mail gets clutter out of your mail- card offers, and coupons for things you don’t box and helps protect the environment. It takes want or need—wouldn’t you be happy if you 17 trees to make a ton of paper. That means never saw junk mail again? nearly 100 million trees get used for junk mail every year in the U.S. It may be easier than you think. Get a free Stop Junk Mail Kit. The simple format and Let’s keep the trees in the forest, and get the junk pre-addressed postcards help you get the mail out of your life. Visit our website to take job done. action now or call the number below to get your free Stop Junk Mail Kit.

Bay Area Junk Mail Reduction Campaign www.StopJunkMail.org A partnership of 110 Bay Area cities & counties 877-STOPWASTE (786-7927) BAY-FRIENDLY GARDENING: FROM YOUR BACKYARD TO THE BAY

ay-Friendly Gardening recognizes The Bay-Friendly Garden (below) is one that fits into the environment of which it is a part. In this garden, Bthat what we do in our yards has trees were planted with the orientation of the house impacts on air quality in the Central and the direction of the prevailing winds taken into Valley, sediment loads in the San account. Bushes, shrubs and flowers are drought toler- ant and mostly perennials. Water is used carefully. Francisco Bay, and capacity at the Garden waste is recycled by composting or mulching. Altamont Landfill. This approach means simplifying garden care, Because it works with nature, rather than against it, Bay-Friendly Gardening simplifies garden care. Using reducing chores, and using as few fewer resources, such as water and fertilizer, can mean resources (such as water and chemical less maintenance. And because it emphasizes natural fertilizer) as possible. gardening techniques, Bay-Friendly Gardening offers a way to make our communities healthier, safer places.

Bay-Friendly Gardening does not advocate a particular Whether you want an attractive yard to view from style of gardening—it offers endless opportunities, your home or a place where you can get your hands SERVICES AND INFORMATION from backyard wildlife gardens and native plant com- dirty, growing a Bay-Friendly Garden is a great way to munities to vegetable gardens, flower beds, and more. make a difference in your own backyard.

22 GROW A BAY-FRIENDLY GARDEN

ultivate your garden with some of Conserve Water Replace a front lawn with Cthese practices and reap the benefits low water use native of a Bay-Friendly garden: groundcovers. Select drought-tolerant peren- Contribute to a Healthy nials and shrubs. Environment Plant an organic vegetable garden and harvest healthy, tasty produce throughout Build Healthy Soil the year. Let leaves lie under trees for mulch. Compost yard and kitchen waste for a home- made soil amendment. Reduce Waste in the Garden Use salvaged landscape materials. Create raised beds from broken con- crete (urbanite), or construct a fence Protect Local from . Watersheds and the Bay Choose permeable hardscapes to prevent runoff. Use least- toxic pesticides as a last resort. Create a Wildlife Habitat Provide water for wildlife with Conserve Energy a bird bath. Include plants that Plant a tree on the flower or fruit at different west of the house for times of the year. summer cooling. Buy local landscape products.

DIG DEEPER INTO DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

Request a copy of Bay-Friendly Gardening: From your backyard to the Bay. This 70+ page how-to guide provides gardening tips, a design survey, profiles of East Bay gardens, and much more. Order a free copy today at www.StopWaste.Org. Available free to Alameda County residents only.

www.StopWaste.Orgwww.stopwaste.org 23 BECOME A BAY-FRIENDLY GARDENER

he Bay-Friendly Gardening Master Composter Training. Participate in this in- TProgram was developed to encour- depth annual program and educate your community. age residents to make environmentally Bay-Friendly Garden Tour. Visit local residential gar- friendly gardening choices. dens for ideas and inspiration. This free, self-guided tour is held annually in the spring and features home gardens throughout Alameda County. Ways to get started: Discount Compost Bins. Buy a bin and make home- Bay-Friendly Garden Registration. Share your success made compost. Alameda County residents can pur- and inform your neighbors with a garden sign. chase high quality compost bins at discount prices. Register your garden as “Bay-Friendly” and receive an More information below. Or visit outdoor sign for posting in your garden. www.StopWaste.Org or call 510-444-SOIL. Compost Information Hotline. Call 510-444-SOIL Bay-Friendly Gardening Workshop Series. Attend a for composting tips, to order a bin, or learn more hands-on workshop and cultivate your knowledge. about Bay-Friendly Gardening. Workshops include: Bay-Friendly Gardening Basics,

SERVICES AND INFORMATION Gardening from the Ground Up, Gardening for Wildlife, Gardening to Manage Pests Naturally, Let Worms Eat Your Garbage, and Bay-Friendly Garden Design, Superior Plants for Summer-Dry Climates.

$39*

$19* COMPOST A Bay-Friendly Garden Starts with Healthy Soil Home Composting is one of the best ways to create * healthy soil and grow a beautiful Bay-Friendly Garden. $29 Turn your fruit, vegetable, and plant trimmings into a rich soil amendment. You will reduce waste, use less water and fertilizer, and grow healthier plants. *Plus tax and delivery

Alameda County residents can purchase a top-quality compost bin at a reduced price: Smith & Hawken Biostack for $39 (retail $89), Smith & Hawken Home Composter for $19 (retail $69), or a Wriggly Wranch worm bin for $29 (retail $100) - tax and delivery not included. Go to www.StopWaste.Org or call the Compost Information Hotline at 510-444-SOIL to order your compost bin or for more information.

24 CHOOSE A BAY-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPER f the 110,000 tons of plant Odebris thrown each year into Alameda County landfills, the majority passes through the hands of professional landscapers. When you hire someone to design, install, or maintain your yard, it’s worth asking how they will reduce waste and keep your yard and the Bay healthy.

Hiring a landscape professional? • Consider the landscape’s water needs and select Ask these questions. drought-tolerant plants? Does the company… • Recommend natives or other plants that provide • Offer an organic or environmentally-sensitive program? habitats for birds and pollinators? • Use compost? • Explain their Integrated Pest Management (IPM) • Grasscycle or mulch mow? approach? • Mulch beds annually with leaves, chips, compost, • Use alternative approaches first, before turning to pesticides? or other plant debris? • Consider the health and environmental impacts • Recycle their plant debris? of pesticides? • Examine a core sample, and/or use a soil test? • Make plant health and water conservation high priorities? • Use or recommend natural, organic, • Understand and regularly maintain and adjust irrigation or slow-release fertilizers? systems? • Look for plants that thrive in the Bay Area climate? • Look for pest-resistant plants?

BAY-FRIENDLY — FREE RESOURCES

Refer your landscaper to our website for free resources and technical assistance to landscapers in Alameda County. Resources include: • Bay-Friendly Landscape Guidelines, Sustainable Practices for the Landscape Professional • A Landscaper’s Guide to Mulch: Save Money, Control Weeds and Create Healthy Landscapes • A Landscaper’s Guide to Grasscycling: Save Time, “Bay-Friendly Landscaping Guidelines, Save Money and Create Beautiful Lawns Sustainable Practices for the Landscape Professional” is a free resource you can request through our website or hotline.

www.StopWaste.Org 25 BATTERIES

ousehold and rechargeable batteries Hhave become a major part of our lives. According to the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), Americans purchase more than two billion household batteries a year to power radios, clocks, toys, and other home and office electronics.

Batteries, especially the rechargeable variety, contain Most batteries are hazardous and most toxic heavy metals, such as , , nickel, can be recycled and . In Alameda County, batteries tossed on the Lead-Acid – (batteries that power backup systems, cars side of the road or in the garbage may leach toxic con- and emergency lights) are easy to recycle through auto tents into our drinking water and into the Bay. You parts stores. See page 50. may not know that it is illegal to throw out recharge- able batteries. See below for information on how to Rechargeable – (found in many consumer items such as recycle your rechargeable batteries. cellular telephones, handhelds, drills, etc.) are also easy to recycle—see below. SERVICES AND INFORMATION Buy smart and dispose right • Choose low-mercury alkaline batteries and purchase Alkaline or Zinc-Carbon – (often called consumer, battery-free toys and appliances whenever possible. household, or flashlight batteries) can be recycled at • Look for solar-powered devices, such as calculators Household Hazardous Waste facilities or through and watches. private collection companies. • Recycle rechargeable batteries. • Contact the Alameda Household Hazardous Waste Key to materials found in batteries Program at www.household-hazwaste.org or call Pb = Lead Acid; Ni-Cd = Nickel Cadmium; 800-606-6606 for information on the proper dispos- Hg=Mercury; Ak = Alkaline; Li-ion = Lithium Ion; al of all types of batteries. Ni-MH = Nickel Metal Hydride.

RECYCLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

Rechargeable batteries, used to power cellular and The RBRC program recycles Nickel Cadmium cordless telephones, hand-held PDAs, cordless (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion tools, and computers, have become increas- (Li-ion), and Small Sealed Lead (Pb) batteries. ingly common. Because rechargeables are particu- larly toxic, it is now illegal to dispose of them in For more information, go to www.rbrc.org or call the trash. The Rechargeable toll-free, 800-8Battery (822-8837). Corporation (RBRC) lists hundreds of drop-off locations for rechargeable batteries.

26 ELECTRONICS

ach year in California hundreds of Ethousands of computers, moni- tors, copiers, fax machines, printers, televisions, handhelds (cellular phones, PDAs, etc.) and other elec- tronic items become obsolete. Rapid advances in technology and an expanding demand for new features accelerate the generation of old elec- tronic equipment also called e-waste.

E-waste is a problem because they contain heavy metals, What’s the deal with the old television? batteries, and other harmful materials that mix with plastic Televisions, computer monitors, and cathode ray tubes and other products that makes them difficult to recycle. (CRTs) contain lead—a known human health hazard— in the screen glass. As a result, these items are banned The good news is that there are many options to donate, from landfills. Most thrift stores no longer accept televi- reuse, and recycle old or unwanted electronic items in sions and computer monitors, even if they are working. Alameda County and the Bay Area. Often the items need For you to do the right thing and properly dispose of to be delivered to specialized reuse and recycling facilities these items it requires special effort. See below or check where they are either salvaged for reuse or recycled for with your city recycling program for special collection their valuable components and precious metals. For the events or options. See page 64 for contact information. complete list of television and reuse and recycling outlets see page 42.

COMPUTER & ELECTRONICS REUSE AND RECYCLING OUTLETS Alameda County Computer Freon Free Fox Electronics Resource Center Serves all of Alameda County 686 North King Rd., San Jose 1501 Eastshore Hwy., Berkeley 707-429-9013 408-929-4369 510-528-4052 www.freonfree.netfirms.com www.foxelectronics.com www.accrc.org Fee/Pickup: monitors, office elec- Drop-off: computers, office Fee/Drop-off: computers, moni- tronics, computers; large quantities electronics, peripherals, monitors, tors, peripherals, TVs, office & software home electronics, handhelds Industrial Surplus Foundation Fee/Pickup: large quantities Pickup: large quantities 3536 Arden Rd., Hayward 510-784-0639 For the complete list of computer GreenDisk www.isfisf.org and electronics reuse and recy- National Program Drop-off: working computers, cling outlets see page 42. 800-305-3475 19”+ monitors, peripherals, TVs, www.greendisk.com home electronics Fee/Mail-in program: cellular Pickup: large quantities 27 telephones, pagers, handhelds www.StopWaste.Org BUY RECYCLED AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

he recyclables we separate from Twaste for collection are made into new products. When you buy recycled products, you close the recycling loop, and that’s what makes recycling work. Take the next step—buy products with recycled content. Choose green products Buy recycled In addition to buying recycled-content products, envi- As many consumers already know, recycled-content ronmentally preferable purchasing means buying products are comparable—and in some cases superior products that are energy-efficient, water-conserving, in quality, price, and durability—to virgin material less toxic, more durable, and sold without excessive products. If your store doesn’t have recycled-content packaging. Examples of environmentally preferable products, ask the manager to carry them. Look for products include: recycled content in: SERVICES AND INFORMATION • Less toxic cleaning products • Copy paper, printing and writing paper, paper • Printing and writing paper that is processed without towels, tissues, etc. dioxin-generating chlorine • Home and office supplies (file folders, notepads, • Low- or no-VOC (volatile organic compounds) binders, remanufactured toner cartridges) paints • Glassware (kitchen glasses, plates, bowls) • Energy Star® certified appliances and computers • Outdoor products (soaker hoses, garden edging • Water-conserving water heaters, faucets, and fixtures boards, benches, tables, decking) • Alternatives to vinyl flooring, such as natural • Gifts (jewelry, vases, suncatchers) linoleum, ceramic tile, low-VOC and recycled- content carpet

FACTS SHEETS ON PURCHASING

Environmentally Post-Consumer BUY RECYCLED— Preferable and Recycled- When Possible FREE RESOURCES Content Products Post-consumer recycled-content To help you find and buy recy- • Office Paper Supplies paper is paper made from paper cled-content and environmental- • Office Non-paper Supplies products that have been used, ly friendly products, the • Janitorial Paper Supplies recycled, and manufactured back Alameda County Waste • Park and Recreation Products into paper. When purchasing Management Authority and • Transportation Products recycled-content products, look Recycling Board offer numerous • Remanufactured Toner for the highest percentage of resources. Cartridges post-consumer recycled content. Find these resources online: Other Information www.StopWaste.Org • Where to Buy Recycled Paper • Pointers on Using Recycled- content Plastic Lumber • Links to information on recy- cled-content and environmen- 28 tally preferable products RECYCLING TERMS

he terms below are Redemption center Redemption centers that redeem Tused throughout the CRV deposits are certified by the Reuse & Recycling state. Many large grocery stores Services Directory found have redemption centers located in their parking lots. To locate the on the following pages. nearest redemption center go to These definitions are www.StopWaste.Org or call the given to help you to Recycling Hotline. To contact the Fees California Department of choose the best reuse or Recycling facilities and recycling Conservation Recycling Hotline companies may charge a fee for recycling options found call 800-RECYCLE (732-9253) or handling certain materials such as in this listing. visit www.consrv.ca.gov/dor. appliances, yard trimmings, com- puters, monitors, TVs, tires, oil, or Buyback California Redemption hazardous materials. These fees are Recycling facilities often pay cash usually nominal and less than land- Value (CRV) for recyclable materials. The In California, beverages fill disposal rates and make it possi- most common types of ble to offset recycling costs and packaged in alu- materials for buyback minum, glass, plas- divert such materials away from are CRV contain- landfills. tic, and bimetal ers, cardboard, require a deposit and scrap metal. (redemption Residential recycling Some companies collection services value). The CRV may have mini- deposit amount All residential recycling service mum quality providers in Alameda County col- is 4¢ for contain- and quantity ers under 24 lect newspapers, cardboard, mixed requirements for paper, cans, bottles, and more. ounces and 8¢ for buyback. containers at or See Curbside Recycling Services on above 24 ounces. The page 62 and 63 for more Drop-off information. deposit can be redeemed Most recycling facilities will at any certified redemption cen- accept recyclable materials on a ter. According to state law, only cer- Transfer Stations drop-off basis. Call to confirm Transfer stations receive garbage tain beverage containers have operating hours and material redemption value. These are: for consolidation and ultimate preparation requirements. Some hauling to landfills and often have • Beer and other malt beverages supermarkets also have drop-off • Wine coolers and distilled spirit recycling operations that take cans, containers for CRV containers and bottles, paper, cardboard, and cer- coolers plastic grocery and produce bags. • Carbonated and non-carbonated tain plastic. Transfer stations may water, soda and mineral water, also accept materials for recycling Pickup such as used motor oil, appliances, and similar soft drinks Many recycling companies provide • Carbonated and non-carbonated electronics, tires, couches, mattress- pickup service on a one-time or es, untreated wood, and yard trim- fruit drinks that contain any per- regular basis. Some companies may centage of fruit juice mings. See page 64 for a list of charge a fee for pickup services. transfer stations. • Coffee and tea drinks Availability of such service depends • Non-carbonated beverages on the quality and quantity of • Sport drinks materials as well as geographical proximity.

www.StopWaste.Org 29 REUSE

RECYCLING A-Z RECYCLING SERVICES DIRECTORY A All things recyclable (and more) The following pages list where you can recycle a huge variety of items, from aerosol cans to mattresses and beyond. Also included is information about where items can be reused or donated (labeled “REUSE”). Where there are both reuse and recycling options, resources for both are noted. Finally, please Z pay attention to the information& about proper disposal (labeled “DISPOSAL”) of common items such as motor oil, batteries, and needles that are potentially toxic when improperly managed.

How to use this directory The information contained in this directory is provided by recycling facilities. Because the industry is constantly changing, some facilities may have reduced or expanded the types of materials they accept. Always call ahead to confirm hours of operation and assure acceptance of materials you wish to recycle. To have your business considered for inclusion in our database, please call 877-STOPWASTE.

www.StopWaste.Org For the most up-to-date and comprehensive reuse and recycling information, go online www.StopWaste.Org/recycle.

Listings in this guide should not be construed as a recommendation or endorsement by the Alameda County Waste Management Authority or the Alameda County Source Reduction and Recycling Board, which are providing the information as a public service to help conserve natural resources and reduce the amount of materials sent to landfills.

30 AEROSOL CANS Community Conservation Centers Some residential curbside recycling 2nd & Gilman St. or M.L.K. Jr. Way & programs accept empty non-hazardous Dwight Way, Berkeley aerosal cans. See Hazardous Waste & 510-524-0113 Materials, page 48. Buyback: 2nd St. site only Drop-off: CRV, foil/pans, scrap ALUMINUM - RECYCLE All residential recycling programs in Custom Alloy Scrap Alameda County collect aluminum 2730 Peralta St., Oakland cans. Several also collect aluminum 510-893-6476 foil and pans. www.customalloy.com Buyback: CRV, scrap CA Dept of Conservation Pickup: large quantities Call for CRV buyback locations 800-732-9253 D C Metals / W C Rose www.conservation.ca.gov 2399 Davis St., San Leandro ALUMINUM Buyback: CRV 510-569-2255 Buyback: CRV, scrap The average aluminum can Aaron Metals Pickup: large quantities contains more than 50% post- 750 - 105th Ave., Oakland consumer recycled content. 510-569-6767 DataShred and Papercycle www.aaronmetals.com Hayward It takes 90% less energy to 888-767-7761 Buyback: CRV, scrap make an aluminum can from Pickup: large quantities www.shredncycle.com Fee/Pickup: CRV; large quantities recycled aluminum. Alameda County Industries (ACI) The aluminum can was San Leandro Davis Street Recycling Center 510-357-7282 2615 Davis St., San Leandro introduced into the www.alamedacountyindustries.com 510-638-2303 marketplace in 1964. Fee/Pickup: large quantities www.wm.com Buyback: CRV DRINK BOXES Alco & Metal Drop-off: foil/pans, scrap 2350 Davis St., San Leandro Drink boxes or aseptic packages East Bay Conservation Corps 510-562-1107 contain a total of six layers in www.alcometals.com Oakland 510-992-7800 this order: Buyback: CRV, scrap (1) polyethylene Pickup: large quantities www.ebcc-school.org Fee/Pickup: CRV, non-CRV; large (2) paper Alliance Metals quantities (3) polyethylene 3426 Peralta St., Oakland (4) aluminum foil 510-547-2408 El Cerrito Recycling Center (5) polyethylene Buyback/Drop-off: CRV, scrap 7501 Schmidt Ln., El Cerrito (6) polyethylene Fee/Pickup: large quantities 510-215-4350 www.ecrecycling.org Drink boxes are recycled to Drop-off site only American Metals & Iron reclaim the paper fiber, 11665 Berryessa Rd., San Jose comprising 70% of the packaging. 408-452-0777 Fry’s Machinery & Metals When possible, buy drinks in Buyback/Drop-off: CRV, scrap 1845 W. Winton Ave., Hayward Fee/Pickup: large quantities 510-276-4344 larger packages to save Buyback/Drop-off: CRV, scrap resources and energy. BFI Pickup: large quantities Fremont 510-657-3500 Golden Gate Disposal & www.bfifremont.com Recycling Fee/Pickup: large quantities San Francisco 415-626-4000 California Waste Solutions www.norcalwaste.com/ggbusrecycle.htm 1820 - 10th St., Oakland Fee/Pickup: CRV, non-CRV, scrap; 510-836-6200 large quantities www.californiawastesolutions.com Buyback: CRV, scrap, foil/pans Goodwill Donation Stations Fee/Pickup: large quantities Call for CRV buyback locations 510-534-6666 www.goodwill.org Buyback: CRV www.StopWaste.Org831 Lakeside Non-Ferrous Metals Standard Iron & Metal Goodwill Stores 412 Madison St., Oakland 4525 San Leandro St., Oakland Call for locations 510-444-5466 510-535-0222 510-534-6666 Buyback/Drop-off www.standardiron.net www.goodwill.org Pickup: large quantities Buyback/Drop-off: CRV, scrap Drop-off/Pickup Pickup: large quantities Livermore Glass J. Caseber Washers & Dryers 2136 Railroad Ave., Livermore Tomra Pacific 1908 - 10th St., Berkeley 925-447-6411 Call for CRV buyback locations 510-548-4419 Drop-off: scrap 510-651-6204 Drop-off/Pickup Buyback: CRV National Recycling Corp. Jeb’s Appliance 1312 Kirkham St., Oakland Tri-CED Community Recycling 847 E. Lewelling Blvd., Hayward 510-268-1022 33377 Western Ave., Union City 510-278-3511 Buyback: CRV 510-471-3850 Drop-off/Pickup

RECYCLING A-Z Pickup: large quantities Buyback: CRV, scrap, foil/pans Low Cost Appliances Nexcycle Recycling Centers Vasco Road Landfill & Recycling 6451 San Pablo Ave., Oakland Call for CRV buyback locations Drop-off 510-658-4404 800-883-2274 4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore Fee/Drop-off/Pickup Buyback: CRV 925-447-0491 Drop-off site only Oakland Museum - White Nica Metals Elephant Sale 101 N. Greenville Rd., Livermore WeisCo Recycling 333 Lancaster St., Oakland 925-443-6422 Danville 510-536-6800 www.nicametals.com 925-743-8193 www.museumca.org Buyback: CRV, scrap www.weiscorecycling.com Drop-off/Pickup: small appliances Pickup: large quantities Buyback/Pickup: large quantities ReStore Oakland Small Business 9235 San Leandro St., Oakland Recycling Program ANTIFREEZE 510-777-1447 Pay as you throw collection program www.restorecommunity.com 510-238-7283 See Motor Oil & Filters, Antifreeze, Drop-off/Pickup: no www.oaklandpw.com Auto Batteries, page 50. refrigerators/freezers Fee/Pickup: beverage containers; curbside collection Square Meals Project APPLIANCES - REUSE 2607 Ellsworth St., Berkeley Recycling & Resource Reusing appliances conserves valu- 510-649-8154 Recovery Systems able non-renewable resources by Drop-off/Pickup: small, working 3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton avoiding the use of new materials appliances 925-846-4062 that are used in producing new Buyback: CRV appliances. St. Vincent de Paul Drop-off: scrap, foil/pans Call for locations Appliance Rebuilders 800-607-4357 Refund Recycling 25161 Huntwood Ave., Hayward www.svdp.org 2680 Old First St., Livermore 510-782-9584 Drop-off/Pickup 925-606-1435 Fee/Drop-off/Pickup Buyback/Drop-off: CRV The Salvation Army Pickup: large quantities Bay Area Rescue Mission Call for locations 123 MacDonald Ave., Richmond 800-958-7825 San Ramon Recycling Center 510-215-4887 www.satruck.com 2231 Omega Rd., San Ramon www.bayarearescue.org Drop-off/Pickup 925-743-0903 Drop-off/Pickup Drop-off site only Thrift Town Buenas Vidas Youth See phone book for locations Sims Metal Ranch Thrift Store in Fremont, San Leandro 30104 Industrial Pkwy. S.W., Hayward 116 North L St., Livermore Drop-off: small appliances 510-471-6600 925-449-7702 www.sims-group.com Drop-off: small appliances Urban Ore Buyback: CRV, scrap 7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley Full Gospel Mission 510-841-SAVE(7283) Smurfit - Stone Recycling Ministry Thrift Shop www.urbanore.citysearch.com 800 - 77th Ave., Oakland 20812 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward Drop-off: small appliances 510-635-9383 510-537-7338 www.smurfit-stone.net Drop-off: small appliances Drop-off: CRV, scrap 32 Pickup: large quantities VA Outpatient Clinic Dorn Recyclers 4951 Arroyo Rd., Livermore Livermore 925-373-4700 925-449-9328 Drop-off: small appliances, kitchen Fee/Pickup: non-freon appliances accessories only; large quantities APPLIANCES - RECYCLE Dull One Hayward By law, appliances must have haz- 510-785-8114 ardous materials removed prior to Fee/Pickup: large quantities recycling. Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and water coolers con- Freon Free tain ozone-depleting refrigerants Serves all of Alameda County (CFCs / Freon) which must be 707-429-9013 removed by a professional. Do not www.freonfree.netfirms.com attempt to do this yourself. In most Fee/Pickup: large quantities cases an additional fee is charged for these appliances. Fry’s Machinery & Metals 1845 W. Winton Ave., Hayward Altamont Landfill 510-276-4344 10840 Altamont Pass Rd., Livermore Fee/Drop-off: no refrigerators/freezers 800-449-6349 www.wm.com J. Caseber Washers & Dryers APPLIANCES Fee/Drop-off: all appliances 1908 - 10th St., Berkeley Most older refrigerators and 510-548-4419 American Metals & Iron Drop-off/Pickup freezers contain Freon, a 11665 Berryessa Rd., San Jose chemical known as Chlorinated 408-452-0777 JACO Environmental Fluorocarbon or CFC. Each Fee/Drop-off Serves all of Alameda County molecule of a CFC can destroy 800-741-0172 over 100,000 molecules of the Berkeley Transfer Station / Oil www.appliancerecycling.com earth’s protective ozone layer. Recycling Depot Fee/Pickup: small quantities 1201- 2nd St., Berkeley Appliance recyclers capture CFC’s and avoid releasing 510-981-7270 Jeb’s Appliance them into the air. www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/pw/swm.html 847 E. Lewelling Blvd., Hayward Fee/Drop-off: all appliances 510-278-3511 Drop-off/Pickup Community Conservation Centers Nica Metals 2nd & Gilman St. or M.L.K. Jr. Way & 101 N. Greenville Rd., Livermore Dwight Way, Berkeley 925-443-6422 510-524-0113 www.nicametals.com Drop-off: 2nd St. site only; no CFCs Fee/Pickup: no CFCs; large quantities

Custom Alloy Scrap Pleasanton Transfer Station 2730 Peralta St., Oakland 3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton 510-893-6476 925-846-2042 www.customalloy.com www.pleasantongarbageservice.com Fee/Drop-off: no freon Fee/Drop-off

D C Metals / W C Rose Sims Metal 2399 Davis St., San Leandro 30104 Industrial Pkwy. S.W., 510-569-2255 Hayward Fee/Drop-off: all appliances 510-471-6600 Pickup: large quantities www.sims-group.com Drop-off: no CFCs Davis St. Transfer Station / Pickup: large quantities Recycling Park 2615 Davis St., San Leandro Tri-Cities Waste Management 510-638-2303 7010 Auto Mall Pkwy., Fremont www.wm.com 510-624-5910 Fee/Drop-off: all appliances Fee/Drop-off: all appliances Pickup: large quantities www.StopWaste.Org833 Vasco Road Landfill & Recycling East Bay Depot for Creative St. Vincent de Paul Drop-off Reuse Call for locations 4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore 6713 San Pablo Ave., Oakland 800-607-4357 925-447-0491 510-547-6470 www.svdp.org Fee/Drop-off: non-working www.eastbaydepot.org Drop-off: school/art supplies, toys, appliances Drop-off/Pickup: school/art supplies, games toys, games, software, zippers St. Vincent de Paul ART & EDUCATIONAL Goodwill Stores Free Dining Room Call for locations 675 - 23rd St., Oakland MATERIALS, GAMES, TOYS, 510-534-6666 510-451-7676 www.goodwill.org Drop-off: children’s toys & books ZIPPERS - REUSE Drop-off: school/art supplies, toys, games A Safe Place - Shelter for The Salvation Army Battered Women Industrial Surplus Foundation Call for locations

RECYCLING A-Z Oakland 3536 Arden Rd., Hayward 800-958-7825 510-986-8600 510-784-0639 www.satruck.com Drop-off: school/art supplies, toys, www.isfisf.org Drop-off: school/art supplies, toys, games games Drop-off: art/school/office supplies Pickup: large quantities Tinker’s Workshop Bay Area Rescue Mission 1336 Channing Way, Berkeley 123 MacDonald Ave., Richmond Mannequin Madness 510-644-2577 510-215-4887 430-B Orange St., Oakland www.tinkersworkshop.org www.bayarearescue.org 510-444-0650 Drop-off: chemistry equipment Drop-off/Pickup: books, toys, games www.mannequinmadness.com Buyback/Pickup: mannequins Urban Ore Books for the Barrios 7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley 2350 - D Whitman Rd., Concord Oakland Museum - White 510-841-SAVE (7283) 925-687-7701 Elephant Sale www.urbanore.citysearch.com www.booksforthebarrios.com 333 Lancaster St., Oakland Drop-off: school/art supplies, fabric, Drop-off: school/art supplies, toys, 510-536-6800 buttons, beads games, books, software www.museumca.org Drop-off/Pickup: books, tapes, Buenas Vidas Youth records, CDs, games ASPHALT, BRICK, CONCRETE, Ranch Thrift Store 116 North L St., Livermore Oakland Public Schools - Music GRAVEL, PORCELAIN - 925-449-7702 Department Drop-off: school/art supplies, toys, 314 E. 10th St., Oakland RECYCLE games 510-879-8116 AJ Hauling www.music.ousd.k12.ca.us Berkeley Che Guevara Memorial Drop-off/Pickup: musical instruments 510-665-4329 Marching Band Fee/Pickup: concrete & brick rubble El Cerrito RAFT - Resource Area for 510-236-2595 Teachers Altamont Landfill Drop-off/Pickup: accordions 1355 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose 10840 Altamont Pass Rd., Livermore 408-451-1420 800-449-6349 Children’s Hospital www.raft.net www.wm.com 747 - 52nd St., Oakland Drop-off/Pickup: school/art supplies, Fee/Drop-off 510-428-3471 toys, games, software, zippers Drop-off/Mail-in: toys, games, videos, Aman Environmental art supplies SCRAP Construction 834 Toland St., San Francisco 8300 Baldwin St., Oakland Clark Business Machines 415-647-1746 510-553-0110 Berkeley www.scrap-sf.org www.amanenvironmental.com 510-843-2326 Drop-off/Pickup: school/art supplies, Fee/Drop-off: asphalt (grindings), Drop-off: typewriters toys, games, software, zippers concrete

DR3 Send A Piana to Havana Berkeley Transfer Station / Oil 1960 Williams St., San Leandro National Program Recycling Depot 510-351-0520 212-505-3173 1201- 2nd St., Berkeley www.svdp.us www.sendapiana.com 510-981-7270 Drop-off: audio/video tapes, maps, Pickup: pianos, piano tools/supplies www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/pw/swm.html magazines, musical instruments, Fee/Drop-off: concrete manual typewriters & sewing Pickup: large quantities machines, buttons 34 Curtner Quarry Vasco Road Landfill & Recycling 2000 Scott Creek Rd., Milpitas Drop-off 510-793-8861 4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, concrete 925-447-0491 Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, concrete Davis St. Transfer Station / Recycling Park Vulcan Materials 2615 Davis St., San Leandro 501 El Charro Rd., Pleasanton 510-638-2303 925-485-1279 www.wm.com www.vulcanmaterials.com Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, concrete, Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, brick, gravel, porcelain concrete, gravel

Dorn Recyclers Zanker Road Resource COMPUTER DISKETTES Livermore Management 925-449-9328 705 Los Esteros Rd., San Jose We throw away approximately Fee/Pickup: asphalt, concrete; large 408-263-2384 3 to 4 million failed or surplus quantities www.z-best.com/zankerrd diskettes every day—well over Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, bricks, one billion each year. Dutra Materials concrete w/rebar, porcelain 961 Western Dr., Richmond 510-970-7710 COMPUTERS AND www.dutragroup.com AUDIO & VIDEO TAPES, ELECTRONICS Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, concrete, concrete w/rebar BOOKS, CDs & RECORDS - With the continuous advances of technology many electronic Granite Rock Recycling REUSE devices rapidly become obso- 100 Granite Rock Way, San Jose Agape Villages lete. The cost of handling, 408-574-3000 3160 Crow Canyon Pl., San Ramon transporting, repairing and/or Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, concrete 925-866-3020 recycling often exceeds the www.agapevillages.org value of these items. Therefore, La Vista Quarry Drop-off: children’s audio/video 28814 Mission Blvd., Hayward tapes, books, software, CDs many of these items may 510-538-5085 require a special fee. Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, concrete, roof- AuralTech CD Refinishing ing tile, gravel, porcelain Mail-in program 888-454-3223 Pleasanton Transfer Station www.auraltech.com 3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton Fee/Mail-in Program: repairs 925-846-2042 damaged CDs, CD-Roms, DVDs www.pleasantongarbageservice.com Fee/Drop-off: broken porcelain, Berkeley Public Library toilets, sinks 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley 510-981-6100 Raisch Products www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose, Drop-off: audio/video tapes, books Sunnyvale 408-227-9222 Books for the Barrios www.raischproducts.com 2350 - D Whitman Rd., Concord Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, concrete, 925-687-7701 broken brick, porcelain, roofing tile www.booksforthebarrios.com Drop-off: books, current magazines Specialty Crushing 2201 Wake Ave., Oakland Buenas Vidas Youth Ranch 510-986-0964 Thrift Store Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, concrete 116 North L St., Livermore 925-449-7702 SRDC - Sunol Drop-off: books, audio/video tapes, 5550 Niles Canyon Rd., Sunol records, CDs, software 650-961-2742 Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, broken brick, Children’s Book Project concrete 290-A Napoleon St., San Francisco 415-401-6315 Tri-Cities Waste Management www.childrensbookproject.org 7010 Auto Mall Pkwy., Fremont Drop-off: children’s books 510-624-5910 Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, concrete www.StopWaste.Org 35 Pickup: large quantities 8 Children’s Hospital RAFT - Resource Area for Urban Ore 747 - 52nd St., Oakland Teachers 7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley 510-428-3471 1355 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose 510-841-SAVE (7283) Drop-off: children’s books & videos 408-451-1420 www.urbanore.citysearch.com www.raft.net Buyback/Drop-off: books, DR3 Drop-off/Pickup: audio/video tapes, audio/video tapes, records, CDs 1960 Williams St., San Leandro CDs, jewel cases, diskettes, software 510-351-0520 VA Outpatient Clinic www.svdp.us Rainbow’s End Thrift Shop 4951 Arroyo Rd., Livermore Drop-off/Pickup: audio/video tapes, 22683 Main St., Hayward 925-373-4700 books, records 510-888-0300 Drop-off: books, current magazines Drop-off: books, audio/video tapes, East Bay Depot for Creative records, CDs Reuse AUDIO & VIDEO TAPES, 6713 San Pablo Ave., Oakland SCRAP RECYCLING A-Z 510-547-6470 834 Toland St., San Francisco COMPUTER DISKETTES, www.eastbaydepot.org 415-647-1746 Drop-off: audio/video tapes, books www.scrap-sf.org LASER CDs - RECYCLE Drop-off/Pickup: audio/video tapes, Alameda County Computer Friends of the Berkeley Library books, CDs, records Resource Center 2433 Channing Way, Berkeley 1501 Eastshore Hwy., Berkeley 510-841-5604 St. Vincent de Paul 510-528-4052 www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org Call for locations www.accrc.org Drop-off: books, audio/video tapes, 800-607-4357 Fee/Drop-off: diskettes, CDs records, CDs www.svdp.org Drop-off: books, CDs, records, Computer Recycling Center Friends of the Oakland Library audio/video tapes 370 W. Drive, Sunnyvale 721 Washington St., Oakland 408-327-1800 510-444-0473 St. Vincent de Paul Free Dining www.crc.org Drop-off: books, audio/video tapes, Room Fee/Drop-off: CD/jewel cases, records, CDs 675 - 23rd St., Oakland diskettes 510-451-7676 Full Gospel Mission Ministry Drop-off: children’s books Ecodisk Thrift Shop National Program 20812 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward The Salvation Army 888-797-7638 510-537-7338 Call for locations www.ecodisk.com Drop-off: audio/video, tapes, books, 800-958-7825 Fee/Mail-in service/Pickup: disks, CDs, CDs www.satruck.com tapes Drop-off: books, CDs, records, Goodwill Stores audio/video tapes Fox Electronics Call for locations 686 North King Rd., San Jose 510-534-6666 Thrift Town 408-929-4369 www.goodwill.org See phone book for locations in, www.foxelectronics.com Drop-off: books, CDs, records, Fremont, San Leandro Drop-off: diskettes audio/video tapes Drop-off: books, audio/video tapes, Fee/Pickup: large quantities records, CDs Kaiser Permanente Medical G.B. Industrial Center Tinker’s Workshop Union City 901 Nevin Ave., Richmond 1336 Channing Way, Berkeley 510-489-0881 510-307-2539 510-644-2577 Pickup: CDs/laser disks; large quanti- Drop-off: adult & children’s books www.tinkersworkshop.org ties Drop-off: technical how-to books Oakland Museum - White GreenDisk Elephant Sale Tom’s Computer Warehouse National Program 333 Lancaster St., Oakland 4770-D San Pablo Ave., Emeryville 800-305-3475 510-536-6800 510-654-1080 www.greendisk.com www.museumca.org www.tomscomputerwarehouse.net Fee/Mail-in program: disks, tapes, Drop-off/Pickup: audio/video tapes, Drop-off: diskettes, CDs CDs, CD/jewel cases, video tapes, ink records, CDs cartridges, diskettes Toy-Go-Round Oakland Technology Exchange 1361 Solano Ave., Albany Hackett Electronics West 510-527-1363 1260 N. 13th St., San Jose 1680 - 14th St., Oakland www.etoygoround.com 408-283-9000 510-893-4822 Buyback/Drop-off: toys, games, chil- www.hackettelec.com www.otxwest.org dren’s books Drop-off: CDs/laser disks Drop-off/Pickup: diskettes, software 36 MBA Polymers Alameda County Household Richmond Hazardous Waste Program 510-231-9031 Locations in Hayward, Livermore, www.mbapolymers.com Oakland Fee/Pickup: CDs; large quantities 800-606-6606 www.household-hazwaste.org MRC Polymers Free drop-off: all types of batteries National Program 773-890-9000 Rechargeable Battery www.mrcpolymers.com Recycling Corp. Mail-in program: CD/Jewel cases, CDs Call for information on dozens of & laser disks outlets, National Program 800-822-8837 Polymer Recovery Services www.rbrc.org Santa Clara Drop-off: rechargeable batteries 408-748-9715 Pickup: CDs; large quantities AERC Recycling Solutions 30677 Huntwood Ave., Hayward BATTERIES Super Link Plastic 800-628-3675 888 - 92nd Ave., Oakland www.aercrecycling.com It is estimated that over 510-568-1086 Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: all types; large 200,000,000 pounds of batteries www.superlinkusa.com quantities per year are thrown away by Buyback/Pickup/Drop-off: CDs, jewel cases; large quantities Art’s Automotive households nationwide (not 2871 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley including businesses). Batteries Tom’s Computer Warehouse 510-540-7093 contain heavy metals and caus- 4770-D San Pablo Ave., Emeryville Fee/Drop-off: all types; small quanti- tic substances contaminate the 510-654-1080 ties soil and Bay, Delta or other www.tomscomputerwarehouse.net water sources when improperly Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: diskettes Philip Services disposed. Motor vehicle batter- Benicia ies contain about 18 pounds of VintageTech E-Waste 877-748-3040 lead and about one gallon of Recycling Service www.philipnow.com 2442 Research Dr., Livermore Fee/Pickup: all types; large quantities corrosive lead-contaminated 925-371-1050 sulfuric acid. For more informa- www.ecycle.info RecycLights West tion, see pages 18 and 50 and Fee/Drop-off: video tapes, computer Hayward please dispose of batteries diskettes, CDs, jewel cases, computer 800-884-8982 properly! books Drop-off: rechargeable batteries Fee/Pickup: large quantities Fee/Pickup: large quantities

Weird Stuff Warehouse Safety Kleen 384 W. Caribbean Dr., Sunnyvale Oakland 408-743-5650 510-832-7942 www.weirdstuff.com www.safety-kleen.com Buyback/Drop-off: software Fee/Pickup: large quantities

BATTERIES - AUTOMOTIVE BICYCLES - REUSE See Motor Oil & Filters, Antifreeze, Agape Villages Auto Batteries, page 50. 3160 Crow Canyon Pl., San Ramon 925-866-3020 www.agapevillages.org BATTERIES - HOUSEHOLD & Drop-off RECHARGEABLE Buenas Vidas Youth Ranch Batteries of all types contain harmful Thrift Store and caustic materials. Household or 116 North L St., Livermore disposable batteries can be properly 925-449-7702 disposed of at one of the Alameda Drop-off County Household Hazardous Waste facilities. By law, rechargeable bat- Cyclepath teries cannot be thrown into the 22510 Foothill Blvd., Hayward trash and must be recycled. For more 510-881-5177 information see page 18. www.cyclepathhayward.com Drop-off www.StopWaste.Org837 Full Gospel Mission Ministry Tinker’s Workshop Myers Container Management Thrift Shop 1336 Channing Way, Berkeley Services 20812 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward 510-644-2577 21301 Cloud Way, Hayward 510-537-7338 www.tinkersworkshop.org 800-272-6202 Drop-off Drop-off/Pickup: bicycles, bike www.myerscontainer.com parts/accessories Drop-off: buckets, all types of drums Goodwill Stores Fee/Pickup: large quantities Call for locations Trips for Kids / The Recyclery 510-534-6666 610 - 4th St., San Rafael Phoenix Container www.goodwill.org 415-458-2986 Turlock Drop-off www.tripsforkids.org 209-669-2642 Drop-off: bicycles, bike parts, acces- Fee/Pickup: buckets, all types of Karim Cycle sories drums 2800 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley 510-849-4004 Urban Ore Questar

RECYCLING A-Z www.teamkarim.com 7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley 30983 San Clemente St., Hayward Drop-off 510-841-SAVE (7283) 510-732-1333 www.urbanore.citysearch.com www.questarusa.com Missing Link Buyback/Drop-off Drop-off: food grade fiber, metal, 1961 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley plastic drums 510-843-4763 Fee/Pickup: large quantities www.missinglink.org BOOKS - REUSE Buyback/Drop-off: bicycles, bike Super Link Plastic parts/accessories See Audio / Video Tapes, Books, CDs 888 - 92nd Ave., Oakland & Records - Reuse, page 35. 510-568-1086 Oakland Museum - White www.superlinkusa.com Elephant Sale Buyback/Pickup: buckets; large 333 Lancaster St., Oakland BOOKS - RECYCLE quantities 510-536-6800 See Paper & Cardboard - Recycle, www.museumca.org page 53. Drop-off/Pickup BUILDING MATERIALS - Play It Again Sports BUCKETS & DRUMS - REUSE See phone book for locations Donating and/or buying used and in Alameda, Fremont, RECYCLE reusable building materials is an Buyback/Drop-off Most plastic buckets and drums are important way to help keep valuable made from HDPE #2 plastic. resources out of landfills. Patronage Recycles Bike Shop of these businesses and services con- 3120 Sacramento St., Berkeley Amigo Environmental serves resources and sustains job 510-665-1889 trades and skills. To learn about Buyback/Drop-off 740 Market Ave., Richmond 800-995-7714 Green Building, see page 12. St. Vincent de Paul www.amigoenvironmental.com Buyback/Drop-off: HDPE #2 plastic Berkeley Architectural Salvage Call for locations 1167 - 65th St., Oakland 800-607-4357 drums, buckets, toters Fee/Pickup: large quantities 510-655-2270 www.svdp.org Buyback/Drop-off: pre-1940s doors, Drop-off Containers Unlimited windows, hardware, lumber, light- ing, marble/tile, ironwork The Salvation Army 10901 Russet St., Oakland Call for locations 510-430-0503 Drop-off: buckets, metal/plastic Building Resources 800-958-7825 701 Amador St., San Francisco www.satruck.com drums Fee/Pickup: large quantities 415-285-7814 Drop-off www.buildingresources.org G.B. Industrial Buyback/Drop-off: bathroom fixtures, The Y-Bikes Shoppe - Presidio doors, windows, hardware, brick, Community Y Union City 510-489-0881 tile/masonry, toilets, sinks, wire, 1152 Gorgas Ave., San Francisco lighting, lumber, ironwork, cabinets 415-447-9696 Fee/Pickup: plastic drums/buckets; large quantities Drop-off C & K Salvage Materials Reuse 718 Douglas Ave., Oakland Thrift Town 510-569-2070 See phone book for locations Oakland 510-435-8988 Drop-off: bathroom fixtures, doors, in Fremont, San Leandro hardware, brick, tile/masonry, lumber Drop-off Fee/Pickup: plastic drums/buckets; large quantities

38 Caldwell Building Resource Whole House Building Center Supply & Salvage 195 Bayshore Blvd., San Francisco 1955 Pulgas Rd., East Palo Alto 415-550-6777 650-322-3090 www.caldwell-bldg-salvage.com www.driftwoodsalvage.com Buyback/Drop-off: brick, tile/mason- Drop-off: bathroom fixtures, doors, ry, doors, windows, hardware, sinks, windows, hardware, tile/masonry, lumber, ironwork, tile, tubs, flooring toilets, sinks, wire, lighting, brick, lumber, ironwork, cabinets Ohmega Salvage 2407 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley 510-843-7368 CAR & VEHICLE DONATIONS www.ohmegasalvage.com BOOKS Agape Villages Buyback/Drop-off: pre-1940s sinks, Public libraries are outstanding toilets, hardware, doors, windows, 3160 Crow Canyon Pl., San Ramon examples of community reuse. bathtubs, bricks 925-866-3020 www.agapevillages.org One book can be read by hun- ReStore Pickup: working & non-working dreds if not thousands of people. 9235 San Leandro St., Oakland 510-777-1447 Bay Area Rescue Mission www.restorecommunity.com 123 MacDonald Ave., Richmond Drop-off/Pickup: bathroom fixtures, 510-215-4887 doors, windows, hardware, toilets, www.bayarearescue.org sinks, wire, lighting, lumber, iron- Drop-off/Pickup work, cabinets, tools, insulation Easter Seals Bay Area Reusable Lumber 800-513-6560 Oakland www.donateacar.com 650-529-9122 Pickup www.reusablelumber.com Pickup: doors, lumber, windows Goodwill 510-698-7208 The ReUse People Pickup Alameda 888-588-9490 In Defense of Animals www.thereusepeople.org 415-388-9641 Pickup: bathroom fixtures, doors, www.idausa.org/supportf.html windows, hardware, brick, Pickup tile/masonry, toilets, sinks, wire, lighting, lumber, ironwork, cabinets National Kidney Foundation 800-488-2277 This & That Used Building www.kidney.org Materials Pickup 1701 Rumrill Blvd., San Pablo 510-232-1273 National Multiple Sclerosis Buyback/Drop-off/Pickup: bathroom Society fixtures, doors, windows, hardware, 800-344-4867 brick, tile/masonry, toilets, sinks, www.msconnection.org wire, lighting, lumber, ironwork, Pickup tools, cabinets Oakland SPCA Tinker’s Workshop 8323 Baldwin St., Oakland 1336 Channing Way, Berkeley 510-569-0702 510-644-2577 www.oaklandspca.org www.tinkersworkshop.org Drop-off/Pickup Drop-off: building materials & fixtures Pick Your Part Hayward Urban Ore 888-600-5865 7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley Buyback 510-841-SAVE (7283) www.urbanore.citysearch.com Save The Bay Buyback/Drop-off: bathroom fix- Oakland tures, doors, windows, hardware, 510-452-9261 brick, tile/masonry, toilets, sinks, www.savesfbay.org wire, lighting, lumber, ironwork, Pickup cabinets www.StopWaste.Org839 St. Vincent de Paul Urban Ore CHRISTMAS TREES 510-636-4245 7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley Pickup 510-841-SAVE (7283) All cities in Alameda County provide www.urbanore.citysearch.com recycling of yard trimmings year- The Salvation Army Drop-off: usable carpet/padding round. Call the Recycling Hotline for Call for locations specific information on tree recycling 800-958-7825 Whole House Building during the holiday season. www.satruck.com Supply & Salvage Pickup 1955 Pulgas Rd., East Palo Alto 650-322-3090 CLOTHING, REMNANTS & Volunteers of America Auto www.driftwoodsalvage.com Donations Drop-off: usable carpet/padding TEXTILE - REUSE & RECYCLE 510-559-5458 Most thrift shops accept used cloth- www.voaba.org ing for resale. Pickup CARPET, CARPET PADDING & RECYCLING A-Z A Safe Place - Shelter for POLYURETHANE FOAM - Battered Women CARDBOARD Oakland RECYCLE 510-986-8600 See Paper & Cardboard - Recycle, Bob’s Foam Factory Drop-off: clean, wearable garments page 53. 4055 Pestana Pl., Fremont 510-657-2420 Agape Villages www.bobsfoam.com 3160 Crow Canyon Pl., San Ramon CARPET & PADDING - REUSE Drop-off: polyurethane foam 925-866-3020 Oakland Museum - White Pickup: large quantities www.agapevillages.org Elephant Sale Drop-off: children’s clothes, jackets 333 Lancaster St., Oakland Danny’s Padding & Foam 510-536-6800 Recycling Bay Area Rescue Mission www.museumca.org 1745 Walsh Ave., Santa Clara 123 MacDonald Ave., Richmond Drop-off/Pickup: usable 408-492-9033 510-215-4887 carpet/padding Drop-off: carpet padding, www.bayarearescue.org polyurethane foam Drop-off/Pickup: clean, wearable garments Philanthropy By Design Pickup: large quantities 1355 Market St., San Francisco Books for the Barrios 415-552-1772 Davis St. Transfer Station / 2350 - D Whitman Rd., Concord www.pbd.org Recycling Park 925-687-7701 Drop-off: usable carpet/padding 2615 Davis St., San Leandro www.booksforthebarrios.com 510-638-2303 Drop-off: clean, wearable garments RAFT - Resource Area for www.wm.com Teachers Fee/Drop-off: carpet padding Buenas Vidas Youth Ranch 1355 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose Thrift Store 408-451-1420 DR3 116 North L St., Livermore www.raft.net 1960 Williams St., San Leandro 925-449-7702 Drop-off/Pickup: samples 510-351-0520 Drop-off: clean, wearable garments www.svdp.us Reusable Lumber Drop-off: clean, dry padding Crisis Pregnancy Center Oakland 33523 Western Ave., Union City 650-529-9122 Material Recovery 510-487-4357 www.reusablelumber.com 1601 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas Drop-off: maternity/baby clothes Drop-off: usable carpet/padding 408-741-3436 Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: carpet/padding Davis Street Family Resource SCRAP Center 834 Toland St., San Francisco Sunrise Pad & Foam 3081 Teagarden St., San Leandro 415-647-1746 2781 Teagarden St., San Leandro 510-347-4620 www.scrap-sf.org 510-352-9185 www.davisstreet.org Drop-off/Pickup: usable Buyback/Drop-off: carpet padding, Drop-off: clean, wearable clothing, carpet/padding polyurethane foam jackets Pickup: large quantities The ReUse People DR3 Alameda 1960 Williams St., San Leandro 888-588-9490 CELLULAR TELEPHONES & 510-351-0520 www.thereusepeople.org www.svdp.us Drop-off/Pickup: usable HANDHELD DEVICES Drop-off: fabric, remnants, linens, carpet/padding See Computers & Electronics - Reuse leather scraps, yarn & Recycle, page 42. 40 East Bay Depot for Creative RAFT - Resource Area Reuse for Teachers 6713 San Pablo Ave., Oakland 1355 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose 510-547-6470 408-451-1420 www.eastbaydepot.org www.raft.net Drop-off: fabric, remnants, yarn Drop-off/Pickup: clean fabric, remnants, yarn Emergency Shelter Program Hayward Rainbow’s End Thrift Shop 510-786-1181 22683 Main St., Hayward Drop-off: women’s professional apparel 510-888-0300 Drop-off: clean, wearable garments Fashion After Passion 1521 Webster St., Alameda SCRAP 510-769-6667 834 Toland St., San Francisco Buyback/Drop-off: maternity/baby 415-647-1746 clothing www.scrap-sf.org Drop-off/Pickup: fabric, remnants, Full Gospel Mission Ministry yarn Thrift Shop 20812 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward Square Meals Project E-WASTE 510-537-7338 2607 Ellsworth St., Berkeley Drop-off: clean, wearable garments 510-649-8154 Once the computer, monitor, Drop-off/Pickup: clean, wearable and keyboard leave your desk, Goodwill Stores garments, blankets, towels and they are classified as hazardous Call for locations toiletries waste. The lead and other 510-534-6666 products they contain must be www.goodwill.org St. Vincent de Paul kept out of landfills. Make sure Drop-off: clean, wearable garments, Call for locations to dispose of e-waste properly. clothing scraps 800-607-4357 www.svdp.org See page 27 and 42 for more Kreature Komforts (PetCo) Drop-off: clean, wearable garments information. 3735 E. Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley 510-886-4466 St. Vincent de Paul Drop-off: blankets, towels, sheets, Free Dining Room pillowcases, comforters, small rugs 675 - 23rd St., Oakland 510-451-7676 Oakland Museum - White Drop-off: clean, wearable garments Elephant Sale 333 Lancaster St., Oakland The Princess Project 510-536-6800 San Francisco www.museumca.org 415-269-6667 Drop-off/Pickup: fabric, yarn, remnants www.princessproject.org Drop-off: formal dresses, accessories Oakland SPCA 8323 Baldwin St., Oakland The Salvation Army 510-569-0702 Call for locations www.oaklandspca.org 800-958-7825 Drop-off: towels, blankets, pillow- www.satruck.com cases, comforters, small rugs Drop-off: clean, wearable garments

One World Running Thrift Town National Program See phone book for locations 303-444-7223 in Fremont, San Leandro www.bolderboulder.com/shoes- Drop-off: clean, wearable garments forafrica.cfm Mail-in program: running shoes & United Textile apparel San Lorenzo 510-276-2288 Philanthropy By Design www.uti-rags.com/business.asp 1355 Market St., San Francisco Pickup: fabric, textile; large quantities 415-552-1772 www.pbd.org Urban Ore Drop-off: fabric 7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley 510-841-SAVE (7283) www.urbanore.citysearch.com Drop-off: clean, wearable garments www.StopWaste.Org841 VA Outpatient Clinic Fee/Drop-off: computers, monitors, Clark Business Machines 4951 Arroyo Rd., Livermore peripherals, TVs, office & home elec- Berkeley 925-373-4700 tronics, handhelds 510-843-2326 Drop-off: clean, wearable garments Pickup: large quantities Drop-off: office electronics

Wardrobe for Opportunity Alliance Metals Clean Computer Campaign Oakland 3426 Peralta St., Oakland Online Service 925-935-2146 510-547-2408 www.svtc.org www.wardrobe.org Drop-off Bay Area referral service for Drop-off: women’s professional Fee/Pickup: non-working computers; electronics recycling apparel, accessories large quantities Computer Recycling Center AT&T Wireless 370 W. Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS See phone book for locations 408-327-1800 www.attwireless.com www.crc.org RECYCLING A-Z - REUSE & RECYCLE Drop-off: cellular telephones Fee/Drop-off: computers, monitors, With the continuous advances of peripherals, office electronics technology, many electronic devices Berkeley Transfer Station / Pickup: large quantities rapidly become obsolete. The cost of Oil Recycling Depot handling, transporting, repairing 1201- 2nd St., Berkeley D C Metals / W C Rose and/or recycling often exceeds the 510-981-7270 2399 Davis St., San Leandro value of these items. Therefore, www.ci.berkeley.ca.us 510-569-2255 many of these items may require a Fee/Drop-off: computers, monitors, Fee/Drop-off: non-working special disposal fee. peripherals, TVs, home & office computers electronics Aaron Metals Davis St. Transfer Station / 750 - 105th Ave., Oakland Berman’s Recycling Industry Recycling Park 510-569-6767 600 E. Trimble, San Jose 2615 Davis St., San Leandro www.aaronmetals.com 408-955-7900 510-638-2303 Buyback/Drop-off: non-working www.auctionbdi.com www.wm.com Pickup: large quantities Buyback/Drop-off/Pickup: working Fee/Drop-off: non-working monitors, monitors, computers, electronics, computers, TVs, home & office Access 2 Technology software, office electronics electronics, handhelds, cellular Oakland telephones, stereos 510-393-6242 Books for the Barrios www.a2t.org 2350 - D Whitman Rd., Concord Drop-off: working Macintosh 925-687-7701 National Program computers, monitors, peripherals www.booksforthebarrios.com www.dell.com Drop-off: working computers Fee/Mail-in Program: computers, AER Worldwide monitors, office electronics, periph- National Program BSE Recycling erals 510-300-0500 Fremont www.aerxchange.com 800-839-5762 Fox Electronics Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: computers, www.bse-recycling.com 686 North King Rd., San Jose monitors, cellular telephones Fee/Pickup: computers, monitors, 408-929-4369 Pickup: large quantities office electronics, peripherals www.foxelectronics.com Drop-off: computers, office electron- AERC Recycling Solutions Buenas Vidas Youth Ranch ics, peripherals, monitors, software 30677 Huntwood Ave., Hayward Thrift Store Fee/Pickup: large quantities 800-628-3675 116 North L St., Livermore www.aercrecycling.com 925-449-7702 Fremont’s E-Cycling Center Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: computers, Drop-off: working computers, type- 42600 Boyce Rd., Fremont monitors, office electronics; large writers 510-657-3500 quantities www.ci.fremont.ca.us Call to Protect Fremont Residents Only Agape Villages National Program Drop-off: monitors, peripherals, com- 3160 Crow Canyon Pl., San Ramon 888-901-SAFE puters, TVs, home & office 925-866-3020 www.donateaphone.com electronics www.agapevillages.org Mail-in program: cellular telephones Drop-off: working computers, TVs, for domestic abuse victims Freon Free VCRs, monitors, peripherals Serves all of Alameda County cellforcash.com 707-429-9013 Alameda County Computer National Program www.freonfree.netfirms.com Resource Center 800-503-8026 Fee/Pickup: monitors, office electron- 1501 Eastshore Hwy., Berkeley www.cellforcash.com ics, computers; large quantities 510-528-4052 Buyback/Mail-in Program: cellular 42 www.accrc.org telephones Full Gospel Mission Ministry Oakland Technology Exchange Thrift Shop West 20812 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward 1680 - 14th St., Oakland 510-537-7338 510-893-4822 Drop-off: working home electronics, www.otxwest.org computers, monitors, peripherals, Drop-off/Pickup: monitors, comput- TVs ers, peripherals

Goodwill Stores Pleasanton Transfer Station Call for locations 3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton 510-534-6666 925-846-2042 www.goodwill.org www.pleasantongarbageservice.com Drop-off: working home electronics Fee/Drop-off: non-working comput- ers, monitors, household electronics, FOOD GreenDisk TVs National Program Every day, over one million 800-305-3475 RAFT - Resource Area for pounds of food is thrown away www.greendisk.com Teachers in Alameda County landfills. Fee/Mail-in program: cellular 1355 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose telephones, pagers, handhelds 408-451-1420 Residents can learn how to www.raft.net Hackett Electronics Drop-off/Pickup: working VCRs, compost food scraps. 1260 N. 13th St., San Jose computers, monitors, peripherals See page 24 or call the 408-283-9000 Home Compost Information www.hackettelec.com Recycle for Breast Cancer Hotline at 510-444-SOIL. Fee/Drop-off: computers, monitors, National Program office electronics 925-735-7203 www.recycleforbreastcancer.org Hewlett Packard Computer Mail-in program: cellular telephones Recycling Program National Program Recycle Trucking 800-340-2445 Fremont www.hp.com 510-226-9375 Fee/Mail-in program: monitors, com- Fee/Pickup: computers, office puters, printers, peripherals, handhelds electronics; large quantities

HMR Group Sims Metal 435 - 23rd St., San Francisco 30104 Industrial Pkwy. S.W., 415-647-6071 Hayward www.hmrusa.com 510-471-6600 Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: monitors, www.sims-group.com TVs, home & office electronics, Buyback/Drop-off: non-working computers; large quantities computers Pickup: large quantities IBM PC Recycling Service National Program Sports4Kids Swap Shop 877-999-7115 2095 Rose St., Berkeley Fee/Mail-in program: monitors, 510-868-1591 computers, printers, peripherals www.sports4kids.org/support.html Pickup/Drop-off: cellular telephones Industrial Surplus Foundation 3536 Arden Rd., Hayward St. Vincent de Paul 510-784-0639 Call for locations www.isfisf.org 800-607-4357 Drop-off: working computers, 19”+ www.svdp.org monitors, peripherals, TVs, home Drop-off: working home electronics electronics Pickup: large quantities Standard Iron & Metal 4525 San Leandro St., Oakland Oakland Museum - White 510-535-0222 Elephant Sale www.standardiron.net 333 Lancaster St., Oakland Buyback/Drop-off: non-working 510-536-6800 electronics www.museumca.org Pickup: large quantities Drop-off/Pickup: working computers, home electronics, peripherals www.StopWaste.Org843 The Salvation Army TVs, home electronics, cellular tele- St. Vincent de Paul Call for locations phones, handhelds, software Call for locations 800-958-7825 Fee/Pickup: large quantities 800-607-4357 www.satruck.com www.svdp.org Drop-off: working home electronics Weird Stuff Warehouse Drop-off: reusable condition 384 W. Caribbean Dr., Sunnyvale Thrift Town 408-743-5650 The Salvation Army See phone book for locations www.weirdstuff.com Call for locations in Fremont, San Leandro Buyback/Drop-off: working & non- 800-958-7825 Drop-off: working home electronics working computers, monitors, www.satruck.com peripherals, software Drop-off: reusable condition Tinker’s Workshop 1336 Channing Way, Berkeley Thrift Town 510-644-2577 CONCRETE See phone book for locations www.tinkersworkshop.org in Fremont, San Leandro

RECYCLING A-Z Drop-off/Pickup: camera/video equip- See Asphalt, Bricks, Concrete, Gravel, Drop-off: reusable condition ment, sewing machines Porcelain - Recycle, page 34. Tom’s Computer Warehouse COUCHES - RECYCLE 4770-D San Pablo Ave., Emeryville COUCHES & MATTRESSES - 510-654-1080 At the time this guide was printed www.tomscomputerwarehouse.net REUSE there were no recycling options for Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: computers, In most cases, couches and mattress- couches. Call the Recycling Hotline peripherals, monitors, printers, faxes, es must be in very good condition to for current information. VCRs, diskettes be accepted for reuse/resale.

Tri-Cities Waste Management Bay Area Rescue Mission DIRT / CLEAN FILL 7010 Auto Mall Pkwy., Fremont 123 MacDonald Ave., Richmond Altamont Landfill 510-624-5910 510-215-4887 10840 Altamont Pass Rd., Livermore Fee/Drop-off: non-working comput- www.bayarearescue.org 800-449-6349 ers, electronics Drop-off/Pickup: reusable condition www.wm.com Fee/Drop-off Trips for Kids / The Recyclery Buenas Vidas Youth Ranch 610 - 4th St., San Rafael Thrift Store Curtner Quarry 415-458-2986 116 North L St., Livermore 2000 Scott Creek Rd., Milpitas www.tripsforkids.org 925-449-7702 510-793-8861 Drop-off: working Pentium II+ com- Drop-off: reusable condition Fee/Drop-off puters, monitors, peripherals Estates Mattress Davis St. Transfer Station / Urban Ore 1266 - 28th St., Oakland Recycling Park 7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley 510-625-1200 2615 Davis St., San Leandro 510-841-SAVE (7283) Drop-off: mattresses, reusable condi- 510-638-2303 www.urbanore.citysearch.com tion www.wm.com Buyback/Drop-off: working VCRs, Pickup: large quantities Fee/Drop-off TVs, handhelds, stereos Full Gospel Mission Ministry Landfill Management Valley Electronics Thrift Shop 4001 W. Winton Ave., Hayward 402 Roberson Ln., San Jose 20812 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward 510-784-0825 408-437-9929 510-537-7338 Fee/Drop-off Drop-off/Pickup: computers, moni- Drop-off: reusable condition tors, office electronics, VCRs; large Pleasanton Transfer Station quantities Goodwill Stores 3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton Call for locations 925-846-2042 Verizon Wireless 510-534-6666 www.pleasantongarbageservice.com 3990 Hollis St., Emeryville www.goodwill.org Fee/Drop-off 510-547-3210 Drop-off: reusable condition www.verizon.com Raisch Products Drop-off: cellular telephones Oakland Museum - White Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose, Elephant Sale Sunnyvale VintageTech E-Waste Recycling 333 Lancaster St., Oakland 408-227-9222 Service 510-536-6800 www.raischproducts.com 2442 Research Dr., Livermore www.museumca.org Fee/Drop-off: Milpitas, San Jose 925-371-1050 Drop-off/Pickup: couches sites only www.ecycle.info Fee/Drop-off: working/non-working computers, peripherals, monitors, 44 SRDC - Sunol EYEGLASSES & HEARING 5550 Niles Canyon Rd., Sunol 650-961-2742 AIDS - REUSE Fee/Drop-off Buenas Vidas Youth Ranch Thrift Store Tri-Cities Waste Management 116 North L St., Livermore 7010 Auto Mall Pkwy., Fremont 925-449-7702 510-624-5910 Drop-off: eyeglasses Fee/Drop-off Pickup: large quantities Hope for Hearing Foundation National Program Vasco Road Landfill & Recycling 310-410-0900 Drop-off www.hope4hearing.org FLUORESCENT LAMPS 4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore Mail-in program: hearing aids 925-447-0491 Fluorescent and HID lamps are our best Fee/Drop-off Lions Center for the Blind 3834 Opal St., Oakland environmental choice. Vulcan Materials 510-450-1580 Compared to an incandescent, 501 El Charro Rd., Pleasanton www.oakland-blind-center.org the energy used over the life- 925-485-1279 Drop-off: eyeglasses, hearing aids time of a 28-watt www.vulcanmaterials.com fluorescent produces 1,020 Fee/Drop-off Lions Club of Livermore pounds less carbon dioxide and 1347 Hillview Dr., Livermore three pounds less nitrogen. 925-443-7674 DRYWALL / SHEETROCK - Drop-off: eyeglasses, hearing aids

REUSE & RECYCLE New Eyes For The Needy Altamont Landfill National Program 10840 Altamont Pass Rd., Livermore 973-376-4903 800-449-6349 www.charityguide.org www.wm.com Mail-in Program: eyeglasses, hearing Fee/Drop-off: trim/scrap recycling aids

Berkeley Transfer Station / Oil Urban Ore Recycling Depot 7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley 1201- 2nd St., Berkeley 510-841-SAVE (7283) 510-981-7270 www.urbanore.citysearch.com www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/pw/swm.html Buyback/Drop-off: eyeglasses Fee/Drop-off: trim/scrap recycling Pickup: large quantities FLUORESCENT LAMPS & This & That Used Building Materials BALLASTS 1701 Rumrill Blvd., San Pablo Fluorescent lamps and bulbs contain 510-232-1273 mercury and some ballasts contain Drop-off: usable sheetrock PCBs, all of which are harmful to humans and the environment. Vasco Road Landfill & Recycling Therefore, these items require Drop-off special handling and disposal. 4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore 925-447-0491 Alameda County Household Fee/Drop-off: trim/scrap recycling Hazardous Waste Program Locations in Hayward, Livermore, Zanker Road Resource Oakland Management 800-606-6606 705 Los Esteros Rd., San Jose www.household-hazwaste.org 408-263-2384 Free drop-off www.z-best.com/zankerrd Fee/Drop-off: trim/scrap recycling AERC Recycling Solutions 30677 Huntwood Ave., Hayward 800-628-3675 ELECTRONICS www.aercrecycling.com See Computers & Electronics - Reuse Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: large quantities & Recycling, page 42. www.StopWaste.Org845 Philip Services Oakland Potluck Acquisitions Office Benicia Oakland 1900 Marina Blvd., San Leandro 877-748-3040 510-272-0414 510-351-7511 www.philipnow.com Drop-off/Pickup: all edible food www.acqoffice.com Fee/Pickup: large quantities Buyback/Drop-off/Fee/Pickup: office Open Heart Kitchen furniture Recycle Trucking Livermore Fremont 925-580-1616 Bay Area Rescue Mission 510-226-9375 www.openheartkitchen.org 123 MacDonald Ave., Richmond Fee/Pickup: large quantities Drop-off/Pickup: all edible food 510-215-4887 www.bayarearescue.org RecycLights West Square Meals Project Drop-off/Pickup: chairs, tables, Hayward 2607 Ellsworth St., Berkeley lamps, bookshelves 800-884-8982 510-649-8154 Drop-off/Fee/Pickup: large quantities Drop-off/Pickup: non-perishable food Buenas Vidas Youth Ranch

RECYCLING A-Z Thrift Store Safety Kleen St. Vincent de Paul 116 North L St., Livermore Oakland Free Dining Room 925-449-7702 510-832-7942 675 - 23rd St., Oakland Drop-off: chairs, tables, lamps, book- www.safety-kleen.com 510-451-7676 shelves Fee/Pickup: large quantities Drop-off/Pickup: all edible food East Bay Depot for Creative World Environmental Tri-City Volunteers Reuse Oakland 37350 Joseph St., Fremont 6713 San Pablo Ave., Oakland 800-428-5232 510-793-4583 510-547-6470 Fee/Pickup: large quantities Drop-off/Pickup: all edible food www.eastbaydepot.org Drop-off/Pickup: chairs, tables, lamps, bookshelves FOOD DONATIONS - EDIBLE FOOD SCRAPS - Full Gospel Mission Ministry Alameda County Community COMPOSTING Thrift Shop Food Bank Several cities in Alameda County col- 20812 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward Oakland 510-537-7338 510-834-3663 lect food scraps along with yard trimmings. See the Curbside Drop-off: chairs, tables, lamps, book- www.accfb.org shelves Drop-off/Pickup: food donations Recycling Services Directory, page 62. Backyard composting is an easy way from local food manufacturers, bro- Goodwill Stores kers, producers, growers and retail- to recycle food scraps. See Bay Friendly Gardening, page 24. Call for locations ers; products include frozen, canned, 510-534-6666 fresh and packaged goods; large www.goodwill.org quantities Golden Gate Disposal & Recycling Drop-off: chairs, tables, lamps, book- shelves Daily Bread Project San Francisco 415-626-4000 Oakland Industrial Surplus Foundation 510-526-3123 www.norcalwaste.com Fee/Pickup: large quantities 3536 Arden Rd., Hayward Pickup: all edible food; 510-784-0639 Oakland/Berkeley area Recycle to Conserve www.isfisf.org Stockton Drop-off: office furniture Davis Street Family Resource Pickup: large quantities Center 209- 982-5085 3081 Teagarden St., San Leandro Fee/Pickup: dry food products; large quantities Oakland Museum - White 510-347-4620 Elephant Sale www.davisstreet.org 333 Lancaster St., Oakland Drop-off: all edible food Waste Management of Alameda County 510-536-6800 www.museumca.org Emergency Shelter Program Oakland 510-613-8700 Drop-off/Pickup: chairs, lamps, Hayward tables, bookcases 510-786-1181 www.wm.com Fee/Pickup: large quantities Drop-off: all edible food Philanthropy By Design 1355 Market St., San Francisco Oakland Mayor Hunger Relief 415-552-1772 Program FURNITURE – REUSE www.pbd.org 150 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland A Safe Place - Shelter for Drop-off: usable condition 510-238-7754 Battered Women Referral service for food donation Oakland programs 510-986-8600 46 Drop-off: household furniture Rainbow’s End Thrift Shop CA Dept of Conservation 22683 Main St., Hayward Call for CRV buyback locations 510-888-0300 800-732-9253 Drop-off: chairs, tables, lamps, www.conservation.ca.gov bookshelves Buyback: CRV

St. Vincent de Paul Alameda County Industries (ACI) Call for locations San Leandro 800-607-4357 510-357-7282 www.svdp.org www.alamedacountyindustries.com Drop-off: chairs, tables, lamps, Fee/Pickup: large quantities bookshelves Alliance Metals The Salvation Army 3426 Peralta St., Oakland Call for locations 510-547-2408 800-958-7825 Buyback: CRV www.satruck.com Fee/Pickup: large quantities Drop-off: chairs, tables, lamps, bookshelves BFI Fremont Thrift Town 510-657-3500 GLASS See phone book for locations www.bfifremont.com in Fremont, San Leandro Fee/Pickup: large quantities When glass is recycled, water Drop-off: reusable condition consumption is reduced by California Waste Solutions 50%, mining waste by 79%, Urban Ore 1820 - 10th St., Oakland and by 14%. 7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley 510-836-6200 510-841-SAVE (7283) www.californiawastesolutions.com Glass can be recycled indefinitely. www.urbanore.citysearch.com Buyback: CRV Buyback/Drop-off: chairs, tables, Fee/Pickup: large quantities lamps, bookshelves Community Conservation Centers GLASS - PLATE & NON-CON- 2nd & Gilman St. or M.L.K. Jr. Way & Dwight Way, Berkeley TAINER - REUSE & RECYCLE 510-524-0113 Pick-N-Pull Buyback: 2nd St. site only 8451 San Leandro St., Oakland Drop-off: CRV 510-729-7010 www.picknpull.com DataShred and Papercycle Drop-off: full windshields Hayward 888-767-7761 Recycled Glassworks www.shredncycle.com San Francisco Fee/Pickup: large quantities 415-641-5610 www.recycledglassworks.com Dotson’s Mobile Recycling Drop-off/Pickup: plate glass Hayward 415-971-6226 Strategic Materials Pickup: CRV, non-CRV; large quantities San Leandro 510-357-0531 East Bay Conservation Corps www.strategicmaterials.com Oakland Fee/Drop-off: plate glass & cullet 510-992-7800 www.ebcc-school.org Fee/Pickup: CRV, non-CRV; large GLASS CONTAINERS - quantities RECYCLE El Cerrito Recycling Center 7501 Schmidt Ln., El Cerrito All residential recycling programs in 510-215-4350 Alameda County collect glass bottles www.ecrecycling.org and jars. Drop-off site only www.StopWaste.Org847 Golden Gate Disposal & Standard Iron & Metal RAFT - Resource Area for Recycling 4525 San Leandro St., Oakland Teachers San Francisco 510-535-0222 1355 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose 415-626-4000 www.standardiron.net 408-451-1420 www.norcalwaste.com Buyback: CRV www.raft.net Fee/Pickup: CRV, non-CRV; large Pickup: large quantities Mail-in/Drop-off quantities Tomra Pacific SCRAP Goodwill Donation Stations Call for CRV buyback locations 834 Toland St., San Francisco Call for CRV buyback locations 510-651-6204 415-647-1746 510-534-6666 Buyback/Drop-off: CRV www.scrap-sf.org www.goodwill.org Drop-off Buyback: CRV Tri-CED Community Recycling 33377 Western Ave., Union City Lakeside Non-Ferrous Metals 510-471-3850 GROCERY BAGS - RECYCLE RECYCLING A-Z 412 Madison St., Oakland Buyback: CRV 510-444-5466 Paper bags are made of the same Buyback: CRV material as corrugated cardboard GREASE & COOKING OIL boxes. They can be recycled together. National Recycling Corp. Plastic grocery bags (#2) and plastic 1312 Kirkham St., Oakland Darling International produce bags (#4) can be recycled at 510-268-1022 San Francisco most large grocery stores. See Plastic Buyback: CRV 800-473-4890 Film & Bags - Recycle, page 56. Pickup: large quantities www.darlingii.com Fee/Pickup: large quantities Nexcycle Recycling Centers HANGERS - REUSE Call for CRV buyback locations Modesto Tallow Modesto Many dry cleaners and thrift shops 800-883-2274 will accept wire hangers for reuse. Buyback: CRV 800-564-7204 Drop-off: Non-CRV www.modestotallow.com Fee/Pickup: large quantities Oakland Museum - White Elephant Sale Nica Metals Philip Services 333 Lancaster St., Oakland 101 N. Greenville Rd., Livermore 510-536-6800 925-443-6422 Benicia 877-748-3040 www.museumca.org www.nicametals.com Drop-off/Pickup Buyback: CRV www.philipnow.com Fee/Pickup: large quantities Thrift Town Oakland Small Business See phone book for locations Recycling Program Pioneer Liquid Transport San Jose in Fremont, San Leandro Pay as you throw collection program Drop-off 510-238-7283 800-804-7327 www.oaklandpw.com Fee/Pickup: large quantities Fee/Pickup: beverage containers; curbside collection Salinas Tallow HAZARDOUS WASTE & Salinas MATERIALS Recycling & Resource 800-621-9000 Recovery Systems Fee/Pickup: large quantities Alameda County Household 3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton Hazardous Waste Program 925-846-4062 Locations in Hayward, Livermore, Buyback: CRV GREETING CARDS - REUSE Oakland 800-606-6606 East Bay Depot for Creative Refund Recycling Alameda County Residents only Reuse www.household-hazwaste.org 2680 Old First St., Livermore 6713 San Pablo Ave., Oakland 925-606-1435 Free drop-off for paint, cleaners, sol- 510-547-6470 vents, batteries, motor oil & filters, Buyback: CRV www.eastbaydepot.org Pickup: large quantities antifreeze, pesticides, fluorescent Drop-off lamps & ballasts, and chemicals. Alameda County businesses that gen- San Ramon Recycling Center Oakland Museum - White 2231 Omega Rd., San Ramon erate less than 220 lbs. or 27 gallons Elephant Sale of all kinds of hazardous waste per 925-743-0903 333 Lancaster St., Oakland Drop-off site only month, and less than 2.2 lbs. of 510-536-6800 extremely hazardous waste per www.museumca.org month, may participate for a fee. For Sims Metal Drop-off 30104 Industrial Pkwy. S.W., Hayward more information see page 18. 510-471-6600 www.sims-group.com 48 Buyback: CRV AERC Recycling Solutions Vasco Road Landfill & Recycling 30677 Huntwood Ave., Hayward Drop-off 800-628-3675 4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore www.aercrecycling.com 925-447-0491 Fee/Pickup: large quantities Fee/Drop-off: treated wood, tele- phone poles, railroad ties Alameda County Office of Medical & Solid Waste World Environmental Alameda Oakland 510-567-6790 800-428-5232 www.acgov.org/aceh Fee/Pickup: large quantities Information on proper disposal of needles, sharps, medications, phar- Zanker Road Resource maceuticals, hazardous wastes & Management materials 705 Los Esteros Rd., San Jose 408-263-2384 Alameda County Sheriff www.z-best.com/zankerrd Office of Emergency Services, Dublin Fee/Drop-off: railroad ties, treated 925-803-7800 wood Drop-off/Pickup: explosives; call first before transporting any explosive material HEARING AIDS - REUSE Altamont Landfill See Eyeglasses & Hearing Aids - GROCERY BAGS Reuse, page 45. 10840 Altamont Pass Rd., Livermore About 700 paper bags can be 800-449-6349 made out of a typical 15-year- www.wm.com old tree. In a big grocery store, Fee/Drop-off: asbestos, railroad ties, JUNK MAIL - REDUCE treated wood, contaminated soil the clerks can give away that For information on how to reduce number of bags in just one junk mail see page 20. To recycle Evergreen Environmental your junk mail see Paper and hour. Save resources by bring- Newark Cardboard - Recycle, page 53. ing your own reusable bag 800-972-5284 when you go shopping. www.evergreenoil.com Fee/Pickup: antifreeze, oil, filters, petroleum lubricants, contaminated MATERIALS EXCHANGE - water; large quantities REUSE First Alert - Smoke Detector Materials Exchange outlets are Disposal places to donate or find useful National Program items. 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Philip Services East Bay Depot for Creative Benicia Reuse 877-748-3040 6713 San Pablo Ave., Oakland www.philipnow.com 510-547-6470 Fee/Pickup: large quantities www.eastbaydepot.org Drop-off/Pickup Safety Kleen Oakland ExcessAccess 510-832-7942 Online Service www.safety-kleen.com 415-242-6041 Fee/Pickup: large quantities www.excessaccess.com Drop-off/Pickup: links surplus busi- ness and household items with non- profits and recyclers www.StopWaste.Org849 Industrial Surplus Foundation MEDICAL SUPPLIES & Specialty Fibres 3536 Arden Rd., Hayward Walnut Creek 510-784-0639 SURPLUS 925-934-8700 www.isfisf.org Direct Relief International Buyback/Pickup: large quantities Drop-off/Pickup: surplus industrial National Program goods for charitable causes 805-964-4767 www.directrelief.org MOTOR OIL & FILTERS, RAFT - Resource Area for Mail-in program: Teachers hospital/medical/dental ANTIFREEZE, AUTO 1355 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose supplies/equipment, home health BATTERIES 408-451-1420 care supplies www.raft.net NOTE: By law, transportation of Drop-off/Pickup: misc. surplus sup- HMR Group antifreeze and motor oil cannot plies, scraps, remnants, etc. 435 - 23rd St., San Francisco exceed 5 gallons per container with 415-647-6071 a maximum of 15 gallons per trip RECYCLING A-Z Theatre Bay Area - TMaX www.hmrusa.com (three 5-gallon containers). Most Online Theatre Materials Exchange Fee/Pickup: medical surplus drop-off facilities will not accept 415-430-1140 x18 more than 5 gallons per visit. It is www.theatrebayarea.org RACORSE Network strongly recommended to call before Drop-off/Pick-up: Set pieces, props, 2619 Broadway, Oakland attempting to drop-off antifreeze costumes, seats, curtains, lighting 510-251-2273 and motor oil. instruments, sound systems, office & Drop-off/Pickup: surplus computer equipment. hospital/medical supplies/equipment, Alameda County Household home health care supplies Hazardous Waste Program Locations in Hayward, Livermore, MATTRESSES & BOX SPRINGS Tinker’s Workshop Oakland 1336 Channing Way, Berkeley 800-606-6606 - RECYCLE 510-644-2577 www.household-hazwaste.org Altamont Landfill www.tinkersworkshop.org Free drop-off: batteries, oil, filters, 10840 Altamont Pass Rd., Livermore Drop-off/Pickup: medical antifreeze 800-449-6349 supplies/equipment www.wm.com AERC Recycling Solutions Fee/Drop-off: mattresses & box VIDA - Volunteers for Inter- 30677 Huntwood Ave., Hayward springs American Development 800-628-3675 6251 Hollis St., Emeryville www.aercrecycling.com Berkeley Transfer Station / Oil 510-655-8432 Fee/Drop-off Recycling Depot www.vidausa.org Pickup: all battery types; large 1201- 2nd St., Berkeley Drop-off: Surplus hospital/medical quantities 510-981-7270 supplies/equipment, home health www.ci.berkeley.ca.us care supplies Alco Iron & Metal Fee/Drop-off: mattresses & box Pickup: large items only 2350 Davis St., San Leandro springs 510-562-1107 www.alcometals.com Davis St. Transfer Station / MILK CARTONS & DRINK Buyback/Drop-off: batteries Recycling Park 2615 Davis St., San Leandro BOXES - RECYCLE American Battery Co. 3488 Arden Rd., Hayward 510-638-2303 Most residential recycling programs www.wm.com 510-259-1150 in Alameda County collect milk car- www.powerstridebattery.com Fee/Drop-off: mattresses & box tons and drink boxes. See Curbside springs Drop-off: batteries Recycling Services page 62. Pickup: large quantities

DR3 California Waste Solutions 1960 Williams St., San Leandro Art’s Automotive 1820 - 10th St., Oakland 2871 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley 510-351-0520 510-836-6200 www.svdp.us 510-540-7093 www.californiawastesolutions.com Drop-off: oil, filters, batteries Fee/Drop-off: mattresses & box Drop-off springs Fee/Pickup: large quantities Fee/Pickup: large quantities AutoZone See phone book for locations, East Bay Resources Oakland 2430 Willow St., Oakland Drop-off: oil MATTRESSES - REUSE 510-419-0294 See Couches & Mattresses - Reuse, Drop-off: call first Battery Specialists page 44. Pickup: large quantities 2824 San Pablo Ave., Oakland 510-451-1249 Buyback/Drop-off: batteries 50 Berkeley Transfer Station / Kevin Hinkley Auto Tech Oil Recycling Depot 5269 Crow Canyon Rd., Castro Valley 1201- 2nd St., Berkeley 510-881-1052 510-981-7270 Drop-off: antifreeze, oil, filters, www.ci.berkeley.ca.us batteries Drop-off: motor oil, filters Kragen Auto Parts Bruce’s Tires See phone book for locations 240 Hegenberger Rd., Oakland Drop-off: oil, filters, batteries 510-568-2120 Drop-off: oil, filters Livermore Fire Station #6 4550 East Ave., Livermore Castro Valley Autohaus 925-454-2362 20697 Park Way, Castro Valley Drop-off: oil, filters; small quantities 510-581-4525 Buyback/Drop-off: oil, filters Mark Morris Tires ANTIFREEZE AND 2850 Broadway, Oakland MOTOR OIL Chau’s Bayfair 76 Service 510-451-0355 15008 E. 14th St., San Leandro Drop-off: oil, filters Most antifreeze is made with a 510-276-0179 petroleum product called Drop-off: oil, filters Nica Metals Ethylene Glycol. It’s hazardous 101 N. Greenville Rd., Livermore to animals and to the environ- Commercial Filter Recycling 925-443-6422 ment—it has a sweet taste, and 33210 Western Ave., Union City www.nicametals.com 510-487-9277 Buyback/Drop-off: batteries is deadly if consumed. Buyback: motor oil; small quantities Drop-off: 1 filter/day Oceanworks One quart of improperly 2703 - 10th St., Berkeley disposed oil can pollute over Davis St. Transfer Station / 510-849-1383 250,000 gallons of drinking Recycling Park Drop-off: antifreeze, oil, filters water. 2615 Davis St., San Leandro 510-638-2303 Oil Changers Oil poured into the ground can www.wm.com See phone book for locations seep into the groundwater Drop-off: various oils Drop-off: oil, filters table and contaminate drinking El Cerrito Recycling Center Pennzoil Speed Oil Change water supplies. 7501 Schmidt Ln., El Cerrito Center 510-215-4350 5225 Shattuck Ave., Oakland By law, transportation of www.ecrecycling.org 510-985-1010 antifreeze and motor oil cannot Drop-off: batteries, oil Drop-off: transmission fluid, oil, filters exceed 5 gallons per container with a maximum of 15 gallons Evergreen Environmental Pep Boys per trip (three 5-gallon containers). Newark See phone book for locations Most drop-off facilities will not 800-972-5284 Drop-off: batteries, oil, filters www.evergreenoil.com accept more than 5 gallons per Fee/Pickup: antifreeze, oil, filters; Philip Services visit. It is strongly recommended large quantities Benicia to call before attempting to 877-748-3040 drop-off antifreeze and motor oil. Firestone www.philipnow.com See phone book for locations Fee/Pickup: large quantities Drop-off: antifreeze, oil, filters Pick Your Part Jerry’s Auto Center 2557 W. Winton Ave., Hayward 2501 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda 510-785-3770 510-523-4423 Drop-off: antifreeze, batteries, oil www.jerrysautocenter.com Drop-off: antifreeze, oil, filters Pick-N-Pull 8451 San Leandro St., Oakland Jiffy Lube 510-729-7010 See phone book for locations www.picknpull.com Drop-off: oil, filters, antifreeze Drop-off: batteries, oil

Jim Doten’s Honda Pleasanton Transfer Station 2600 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley 3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton 510-665-0106 925-846-2042 Drop-off: antifreeze, oil, filters www.pleasantongarbageservice.com Fee/Drop-off: batteries www.StopWaste.Org851 Quality Tune-Up NEEDLES & SHARPS Nancy Funk Ceramics See phone book for locations 1330 - 66th Street, Emeryville Drop-off: oil, transmission fluid, Alameda County Office of 510-654-1715 antifreeze Medical & Solid Waste www.nfunkceramics.com Alameda Drop-off: packing peanuts, bubble Rock & Roll Auto Recycling 510-567-6790 wrap, boxes, foam sheets 3908 Old Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton www.acgov.org/aceh 925-224-9944 Information on proper disposal of Packaging Store www.rockandrollautoparts.com needles, sharps, medications, See phone book for locations Drop-off: antifreeze, oil, filters pharmaceuticals Drop-off: packing peanuts, bubble wrap, moving boxes RyNck Tire & Auto Safety Kleen See phone book for locations Oakland Piedmont Grocery Drop-off: antifreeze, oil, filters, batteries 510-832-7942 4038 Piedmont Ave., Oakland www.safety-kleen.com 510-653-8181

RECYCLING A-Z Safety Kleen Fee/Pickup Drop-off: packing peanuts Oakland 510-832-7942 Stericycle Plastic Loose Fill Council www.safety-kleen.com National Program Call for locations Fee/Pickup: large quantities 800-355-8773 800-828-2214 www.stericycle.com www.loosefillpackaging.com Sears Automotive Fee/Mail-in program Drop-off: packing peanuts See phone book for locations Drop-off: batteries Waste Management & Sharps Postal Annex Compliance See phone book for locations Sims Metal National Program Drop-off: packing peanuts, bubble 30104 Industrial Pkwy. S.W., Hayward 877-927-8363 wrap 510-471-6600 www.wastemd.com www.sims-group.com Fee/Mail-in program The Postal Stop Buyback/Drop-off: batteries 105 Serra Way, Milpitas 408-946-7678 Speedee Oil Change & Tune Up PACKING MATERIALS - Drop-off: packing peanuts, bubble See phone book for locations wrap, moving boxes Drop-off: antifreeze, batteries, REUSE oil, filters Many packing/shipping services will The UPS Shipping Store accept packing “peanuts,” cardboard See phone book for locations Steve’s Valero moving boxes and bubble wrap for Drop-off: packing peanuts, bubble 3192 Santa Rita, Pleasanton reuse. wrap, styrofoam sheets, polyfoam 925-846-5672 Drop-off: antifreeze, batteries, Aim Mail Center Tutto Mio oil, filters 1141 Catalina Dr., Livermore San Leandro 925-449-9110 www.tuttomio.biz Tri-Cities Waste Management Drop-off: packing peanuts Drop-off: packing peanuts, bubble 7010 Auto Mall Pkwy., Fremont wrap, styrofoam sheets; email first 510-624-5910 Handle With Care Drop-off: oil See phone book for locations Village Post & Parcel Drop-off: packing peanuts, bubble 15934 Hesperian Blvd., San Lorenzo Unocal 76 wrap, moving boxes, foam sheets 510-278-8744 2445 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Drop-off: packing peanuts, Valley Mail House Plus bubble wrap 510-581-6700 3056 Castro Valley Blvd., Fee: antifreeze, batteries, oil, filters Castro Valley You Send Me 510-581-7636 1442-A Walnut St., Berkeley Warm Springs Unocal Drop-off: packing peanuts, bubble 510-540-0671 47011 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont wrap, moving boxes Drop-off: packing peanuts, 510-657-3575 bubble wrap Drop-off: oil Mail N’ Services 35111-F Newark Blvd., Newark 510-793-4638 Drop-off: bubble wrap, packing peanuts, styrofoam sheets

Mannequin Madness 430-B Orange St., Oakland 510-444-0650 www.mannequinmadness.com 52 Drop-off: packing peanuts PACKAGING MATERIALS - Dorn Recyclers Livermore RECYCLE 925-449-9328 F P International Fee/Buyback/Pickup: large quantities 1050 Broadway, Redwood City 800-866-9946 Larson Pallet www.fpintl.com Milpitas Drop-off: EPS polystyrene blocks, 408-946-4971 packing peanuts Fee/Pickup PAPER Fee/Pickup: large quantities If all morning newspapers read Mail-in Program: small quantities Mission Pallet Oakland around the country were recy- SCA Northern American 510-261-0994 cled, over 41,000 trees would Packaging Buyback/Drop-off be saved daily. 3466 Enterprise Ave., Hayward Pick-up: large quantities 510-785-0220 Americans throw away enough www.tuscarora.com Oakland Pallet wood and paper every year to 2500 Grant Ave., San Lorenzo Drop-off: #6 block polystyrene; small heat 5 million homes for two quantities 510-278-1291 www.oaklandpallet.com hundred years. Drop-off PAINT - REUSE Buyback/Fee/Pickup: large quantities Alameda County Paint Give-A-Way Program Pleasanton Transfer Station 2100 E. 7th St., Oakland 3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton 510-567-6750 925-846-2042 www.household-hazwaste.org www.pleasantongarbageservice.com Free exterior paint available for pick- Fee/Drop-off: broken pallets up R.H. Wood Products ReStore Newark 9235 San Leandro St., Oakland 510-794-6676 510-777-1447 Fee/Pickup: large quantities www.restorecommunity.com Drop-off/Pickup: new, unopened Recycle Trucking Fremont 510-226-9375 PALLETS - REUSE & SCRAP Fee/Buyback/Pickup: large quantities A & M Pallets Vasco Road Landfill & Recycling Hayward Drop-off 510-785-5814 4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore Drop-off 925-447-0491 Fee/Buyback/Pickup: large quantities Fee/Drop-off: broken pallets

Berkeley Transfer Station / Oil Zanker Road Resource Recycling Depot Management 1201- 2nd St., Berkeley 705 Los Esteros Rd., San Jose 510-981-7270 408-263-2384 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us www.z-best.com/zankerrd Fee/Drop-off: broken pallets Fee/Drop-off: broken pallets

Commercial Pallet Oakland 510-632-8519 PAPER & CARDBOARD - Buyback/Drop-off RECYCLE Fee/Pickup: large quantities All residential recycling programs in Davis St. Transfer Station / Alameda County collect cardboard, Recycling Park newspaper, magazines, telephone 2615 Davis St., San Leandro directories, cracker boxes and mixed 510-638-2303 paper. www.wm.com Fee/Drop-off: broken pallets www.StopWaste.Org853 Alameda County Industries (ACI) East Bay Conservation Corps Northern California Paper San Leandro Oakland Recyclers 510-357-7282 510-992-7800 1609 Whipple Rd., Hayward www.alamedacountyindustries.com www.ebcc-school.org 510-476-1620 Fee/Pickup: all grades; large quantities Fee/Pickup: all grades, hard/soft www.ncpr-inc.com cover books; large quantities Drop-off: all grades, hard/soft cover Alliance Metals books 3426 Peralta St., Oakland East Bay Resources Fee/Pickup: large quantities 510-547-2408 2430 Willow St., Oakland Buyback/Drop-off 510-419-0294 Oakland Small Business Pickup: all grades; large quantities Drop-off: all grades, hard/soft cover Recycling Program books Pay as you throw collection program Altamont Landfill Fee/Pickup: large quantities 510-238-7283 10840 Altamont Pass Rd., Livermore www.oaklandpw.com 800-449-6349 El Cerrito Recycling Center Fee/Pickup: all grades; curbside

RECYCLING A-Z www.wm.com 7501 Schmidt Ln., El Cerrito collection Drop-off: cardboard 510-215-4350 www.ecrecycling.org Recycle Trucking BFI Drop-off site only: all grades, soft Fremont Fremont cover books 510-226-9375 510-657-3500 Fee/Pickup: large quantities www.bfifremont.com Golden Gate Disposal & Fee/Pickup: all grades; large quantities Recycling Recycling & Resource San Francisco Recovery Systems California Waste Solutions 415-626-4000 3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton 1820 - 10th St., Oakland www.norcalwaste.com 925-846-4062 510-836-6200 Fee/Pickup: all grades; large quantities Drop-off: all grades www.californiawastesolutions.com Fee/Pickup: large quantities Drop-off: all grades, hard/soft cover H. Mack Jr. books Oakland San Ramon Recycling Center Fee/Pickup: large quantities 510-635-1079 2231 Omega Rd., San Ramon Fee/Pick-up: cardboard; large quantities 925-743-0903 Citywide Fibers Drop-off site only: all grades, San Francisco KMC hard/soft cover books 415-550-7500 2505 Poplar St., Oakland Fee/Pickup: all grades; large quantities 510-835-3537 SBC Drop-off: all grades, hard/soft cover Bay Area Community Conservation books 800-953-4400 Centers Fee/Pickup: large quantities Drop-off: information on recycling 2nd & Gilman St. or M.L.K. Jr. Way & telephone directories Dwight Way, Berkeley Multi-Material Management & 510-524-0113 Marketing Secondary Fibre Buyback: 2nd St. site only Oakland Union City Drop-off: all grades, soft cover books 510-763-0101 510-487-4995 Buyback/Pickup: all grades; call for Drop-off: all grades, hard/soft cover DataShred and Papercycle acceptance books Hayward Fee/Pickup: large quantities 888-767-7761 National Recycling Corp. www.shredncycle.com 1312 Kirkham St., Oakland Shred Works Fee/Pickup: all grades; large quantities 510-268-1022 Oakland Drop-off: all grades, soft cover books 510-729-7110 Davis Street Recycling Center Fee/Pickup: large quantities www.shredworks.com 2615 Davis St., San Leandro Fee/Pickup: all grades; large quantities 510-638-2303 National Waste Prevention www.wm.com Coalition Smurfit - Stone Recycling Drop-off: all grades, hard/soft cover National Program 800 - 77th Ave., Oakland books www.metrokc.gov 510-635-9383 Website information on reducing www.smurfit-stone.net Dorn Recyclers unwanted mail Drop-off: all grades, hard/soft cover Livermore books 925-449-9328 Fee/Pickup: large quantities Fee/Pickup: all grades; large quantities Specialty Fibres Walnut Creek 925-934-8700 Buyback/Pickup: all grades, hard/soft 54 cover books; large quantities The Sutta Co. CA Dept of Conservation Oakland Call for CRV buyback locations 510-873-8777 800-732-9253 www.sutta.com www.conservation.ca.gov Fee/Pickup: all grades, hard/soft Buyback: CRV cover books; large quantities 3M Recycling Program Tri-CED Community Recycling National Program 33377 Western Ave., Union City 800-328-1371 510-471-3850 www.3m.com/meetings Drop-off: all grades Mail-in program for transparencies

Tri-Cities Waste Management Alameda County Industries (ACI) 7010 Auto Mall Pkwy., Fremont San Leandro 510-624-5910 510-357-7282 Drop-off: all grades www.alamedacountyindustries.com Fee/Pickup: large quantities Fee/Pickup: large quantities PLASTIC

Vasco Road Landfill & Recycling Alliance Metals If you lined up all the poly- Drop-off 3426 Peralta St., Oakland styrene (Styrofoam) cups made 4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore 510-547-2408 in just one day, they would 925-447-0491 Buyback/Drop-off: CRV more than circle the entire Drop-off: all grades Fee/Pickup: large quantities planet. Try using a reusable cup whenever possible. Waste Management of Alameda Bay Polymer County Fremont Oakland 510-490-1791 Plastic in our oceans kills 510-613-8700 Pickup: most types; large quantities around 1 million seabirds and www.wm.com over 100,000 marine mammals Fee/Pickup: all grades, hard/soft BFI each year. cover books; large quantities Fremont 510-657-3500 The plastic from 5 soda bottles Western Pacific Pulp & Paper www.bfifremont.com can completely insulate a ski Newark Fee/Pickup: large quantities jacket. 510-494-2060 www.wppp.com California Waste Solutions Fee/Pickup: all grades, hard/soft 1820 - 10th St., Oakland Plastic bags and plastic wrap cover books; large quantities 510-836-6200 account for approximately 40% www.californiawastesolutions.com of our plastic garbage. Weyerhaeuser Paper Buyback: CRV Fremont Drop-off: #1, #2 510-490-5887 Fee/Pickup: large quantities www.weyerhaeuser.com Fee/Pickup: large quantities Caplasticsmarkets.com Online Locator Service PESTICIDES & FERTILIZERS www.caplasticsmarkets.com All types; web-based networking See Hazardous Waste & Materials, service for commercial/industrial pages 18 and 48. generators and processors

Community Conservation PHOTO CHEMICALS Centers See Hazardous Waste & Materials, 2nd & Gilman St. or M.L.K. Jr. Way & pages 18 and 48. Dwight Way, Berkeley 510-524-0113 Buyback: 2nd St. site only PLASTIC - RECYCLE Drop-off: CRV, #1, #2 All residential recycling programs in DataShred and Papercycle Alameda County collect PET (#1) & Hayward HDPE (#2) bottles. Most also collect 888-767-7761 narrow-neck bottles (#1-#7). See the www.shredncycle.com Curbside Recycling Services Directory, Fee/Pickup: large quantities pages 62 and 63. www.StopWaste.Org855 Davis Street Recycling Center Kingman Products Refund Recycling 2615 Davis St., San Leandro Moraga 2680 Old First St., Livermore 510-638-2303 925-377-1800 925-606-1435 www.wm.com Buyback/Pickup: most types; large Buyback: CRV Buyback: CRV quantities Pickup: large quantities Drop-off: #1-#7 narrow-neck bottles, wide-mouth #2, #4, #5 cups/tubs Materials Reuse San Ramon Recycling Center Oakland 2231 Omega Rd., San Ramon Dotson’s Mobile Recycling 510-435-8988 925-743-0903 Hayward Buyback/Pickup: most types; large Drop-off site only: #1-#7 narrow- 415-971-6226 quantities neck bottles Pickup: CRV, non-CRV; large quantities MBA Polymers Smurfit - Stone Recycling DuPont Richmond 800 - 77th Ave., Oakland National Program 510-231-9031 510-635-9383

RECYCLING A-Z 866-33-TYVEK (89835) www.mbapolymers.com www.smurfit-stone.net www.envelopes.tyvek.com Fee/Pickup: ABS, PC, HIPS; large Fee/Pickup: #1 bottles, #2, #4 bottles Mail-in program: Tyvek, HDPE #2 quantities & film; large quantities envelopes MRC Polymers Super Link Plastic East Bay Conservation Corps National Program 888 - 92nd Ave., Oakland Oakland 773-890-9000 510-568-1086 510-992-7800 www.mrcpolymers.com www.superlinkusa.com www.ebcc-school.org Mail-in program: CD/Jewel cases, CDs Buyback/Pickup: most types; large Fee/Pickup: CRV, non-CRV; large & laser disks quantities quantities National Recycling Corp. The Sutta Co. El Cerrito Recycling Center 1312 Kirkham St., Oakland Oakland 7501 Schmidt Ln., El Cerrito 510-268-1022 510-873-8777 510-215-4350 Buyback: CRV www.sutta.com www.ecrecycling.org Pickup: PET #1, HDPE #2; large Buyback/Fee/Pickup: #1, #2, #4 & #5; Drop-off site only: #1, #2 quantities large quantities

Epic Plastics Nexcycle Recycling Centers Tomra Pacific Lodi Call for CRV buyback locations Call for CRV buyback locations 209-333-6161 800-883-2274 510-651-6204 www.epicplastics.com Buyback: CRV Buyback/Drop-off: CRV Buyback/Pickup: #2, #4, #5 bottles; Drop-off: Non-CRV large quantities Tri-CED Community Recycling Oakland Small Business 33377 Western Ave., Union City G.B. Industrial Recycling Program 510-471-3850 Union City Pay as you throw collection program Buyback: CRV 510-489-0881 510-238-7283 Drop-off: #1-#7 narrow-neck bottles Fee/Pickup: most types; large quantities www.oaklandpw.com Fee/Pickup: #1 - #7 narrow-neck Vasco Road Landfill & Recycling Garment Recovery Systems bottles; curbside collection Drop-off National Program 4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore 800-440-4130 Plastic Loose Fill Council 925-447-0491 www.garmentrecoverysystems.com Call for locations Drop-off site: #1 & #2 bottles Buyback: Tyvek, HDPE #2 garments 800-828-2214 www.loosefillpackaging.com WeisCo Recycling Golden Gate Disposal & Drop-off: packing peanuts Danville Recycling 925-743-8193 San Francisco Polymer Recovery Services www.weiscorecycling.com 415-626-4000 Santa Clara Buyback/Pickup: most types; large www.norcalwaste.com 408-748-9715 quantities Fee/Pickup: most types; large quantities Fee/Pickup: most types; large quanti- ties Goodwill Donation Stations PLASTIC FILM & BAGS - Call for CRV buyback locations Recycling & Resource 510-534-6666 Recovery Systems RECYCLE www.goodwill.org 3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton Plastic grocery bags (#2) and plastic Buyback: CRV 925-846-4062 produce bags (#4) can be recycled at Buyback: CRV most large grocery stores.

56 Amigo Environmental Wilderness Exchange 740 Market Ave., Richmond 1407 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley 800-995-7714 510-525-1255 www.amigoenvironmental.com www.wildgeardeals.com Buyback/Drop-off: #5 bulk bags, Drop-off: single-use Propane & super sacks Butane canisters Pickup: large quantities Bay Polymer SCRAP METAL - RECYCLE Fremont 510-490-1791 All recycling programs in Alameda Buyback/Pickup/Drop-off: #2, #4, #5 County collect metal food containers film/bags; large quantities ( cans).

G.B. Industrial Aaron Metals Union City 750 - 105th Ave., Oakland 510-489-0881 510-569-6767 Buyback/Drop-off/Pickup: #2, #4, #5 www.aaronmetals.com / SCRAP METAL film/bags; large quantities Buyback/Drop-off Pickup: large quantities It takes 74% less energy Kingman Products to make new steel from Moraga Alameda County Industries (ACI) recycled steel. 925-377-1800 San Leandro Buyback/Pickup: #2, #4, #5 film/bags; 510-357-7282 Tin cans are actually 99% steel large quantities www.alamedacountyindustries.com Fee/Pickup: large quantities with a thin layer of tin added to prevent rusting. If tin cans Materials Reuse were made solely of tin, you Oakland Alco Iron & Metal 510-435-8988 2350 Davis St., San Leandro could crush them with your Buyback/Pickup: #2, #4, #5 film/bags; 510-562-1107 hand. large quantities www.alcometals.com Buyback/Drop-off Every second about 630 steel PlasticBagRecycling.org Pickup: large quantities cans are recycled. Online Locator Service 888-753-7485 Alliance Metals www.plasticbagrecycling.org 3426 Peralta St., Oakland Drop-off: #2 & #4 film & grocery, 510-547-2408 produce, newspaper, dry cleaning Buyback/Drop-off bags Fee/Pickup: large quantities

Super Link Plastic Altamont Landfill 888 - 92nd Ave., Oakland 10840 Altamont Pass Rd., Livermore 510-568-1086 800-449-6349 www.superlinkusa.com www.wm.com Buyback/Pickup: #2, #4, #5 film/bags; Fee/Drop-off large quantities American Metals & Iron 11665 Berryessa Rd., San Jose 408-452-0777 PROPANE TANKS - REUSE & Buyback/Drop-off RECYCLE Fee/Pickup: large quantities Alameda County Household Berkeley Transfer Station / Oil Hazardous Waste Program Recycling Depot Locations in Hayward, Livermore, 1201- 2nd St., Berkeley Oakland 510-981-7270 800-606-6606 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us www.household-hazwaste.org Fee/Drop-off: large quantities Free drop-off: single use & refillable Community Conservation Blue Rhino Centers National Program 2nd & Gilman St. or M.L.K. Jr. Way & 800-258-7466 Dwight Way, Berkeley www.bluerhino.com 510-524-0113 Fee/Drop-off: refillable tanks Drop-off www.StopWaste.Org857 Custom Alloy Scrap Nica Metals Tri-CED Community Recycling 2730 Peralta St., Oakland 101 N. Greenville Rd., Livermore 33377 Western Ave., Union City 510-893-6476 925-443-6422 510-471-3850 www.customalloy.com www.nicametals.com Drop-off Buyback/Drop-off Buyback/Drop-off Pickup: large quantities Pickup: large quantities Tri-Cities Waste Management 7010 Auto Mall Pkwy., Fremont D C Metals / W C Rose Pick-N-Pull 510-624-5910 2399 Davis St., San Leandro 8451 San Leandro St., Oakland Fee/Drop-off 510-569-2255 510-729-7010 Pickup: large quantities Buyback/Drop-off www.picknpull.com Fee/Pickup: large quantities Drop-off: reusable auto parts Vasco Road Landfill & Recycling Drop-off Davis St. Transfer Station / Pleasanton Transfer Station 4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore Recycling Park 3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton 925-447-0491

RECYCLING A-Z 2615 Davis St., San Leandro 925-846-2042 Fee/Drop-off 510-638-2303 www.pleasantongarbageservice.com www.wm.com Fee/Drop-off WeisCo Recycling Fee/Drop-off Danville Recycle Trucking 925-743-8193 Dorn Recyclers Fremont www.weiscorecycling.com Livermore 510-226-9375 Buyback/Pickup: large quantities 925-449-9328 Fee/Pickup: large quantities Fee/Pickup: large quantities Zanker Road Resource Refund Recycling Management El Cerrito Recycling Center 2680 Old First St., Livermore 705 Los Esteros Rd., San Jose 7501 Schmidt Ln., El Cerrito 925-606-1435 408-263-2384 510-215-4350 Buyback/Drop-off www.z-best.com/zankerrd www.ecrecycling.org Pickup: large quantities Fee/Drop-off Drop-off site only San Ramon Recycling Center Freon Free 2231 Omega Rd., San Ramon SHOES - REUSE & RECYCLE Serves all of Alameda County 925-743-0903 707-429-9013 Drop-off site only Davis Street Family Resource www.freonfree.netfirms.com Center Fee/Pickup: large quantities Schnitzer Steel 3081 Teagarden St., San Leandro 1101 Embarcadero W., Oakland 510-347-4620 Fry’s Machinery & Metals 510-444-3919 www.davisstreet.org 1845 W. Winton Ave., Hayward www.schnitzersteel.com Drop-off: clean, wearable shoes 510-276-4344 Buyback/Drop-off: steel only Buyback/Drop-off Fee/Pickup: large quantities Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe Program - Pickup: large quantities Transports Sims Metal 6022 College Ave., Oakland Golden Gate Disposal & 30104 Industrial Pkwy. S.W., Hayward 510-655-4809 Recycling 510-471-6600 www.nike.com San Francisco www.sims-group.com Drop-off: athletic shoes for recycling; 415-626-4000 Buyback/Drop-off any brand www.norcalwaste.com Pickup: large quantities Fee/Pickup: large quantities One World Running Standard Iron & Metal National Program Have Truck Will Haul 4525 San Leandro St., Oakland 303-444-7223 Fremont 510-535-0222 www.bolderboulder.com/shoes- 510-797-0977 www.standardiron.net forafrica.cfm Fee/Pickup Buyback/Drop-off Mail-in program: running shoes & Pickup: large quantities apparel Hillman Metals 1273 W. Industrial Pkwy., Hayward The Sutta Co. Square Meals Project 510-889-8222 Oakland 2607 Ellsworth St., Berkeley Buyback/Drop-off/Pickup: large quantities 510-873-8777 510-649-8154 www.sutta.com Drop-off/Pickup: clean, wearable shoes Lakeside Non-Ferrous Metals Buyback/Fee/Pickup: large quantities 412 Madison St., Oakland 510-444-5466 Tomra Pacific Buyback/Drop-off Call for CRV buyback locations Pickup: large quantities 510-651-6204 Buyback/Drop-off: CRV 58 SINKS & TOILETS - REUSE Full Gospel Mission Ministry Thrift Shop Building Resources 20812 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward 701 Amador St., San Francisco 510-537-7338 415-285-7814 Drop-off www.buildingresources.org Buyback/Drop-off Oakland Museum - White Elephant Sale C & K Salvage 333 Lancaster St., Oakland 718 Douglas Ave., Oakland 510-536-6800 510-569-2070 www.museumca.org Buyback/Drop-off Drop-off/Pickup TIRES Half a barrel of crude oil is used Ohmega Salvage One World Running to produce one tire. Conserve 2407 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley National Program 510-843-7368 303-444-7223 resources by maintaining prop- www.ohmegasalvage.com www.bolderboulder.com/shoes- er tire inflation. Buyback/Drop-off: vintage sinks/toi- forafrica.cfm lets Mail-in program: running shoes & New uses are being constantly apparel found for recycled scrap tire ReStore material. Products include 9235 San Leandro St., Oakland Play It Again Sports 510-777-1447 “loose crumb” for playgrounds, See phone book for locations patio pavers, tiles, and asphalt www.restorecommunity.com in Alameda, Fremont, residential shingles. Drop-off/Pickup: sinks, tile, bathtubs, Buyback/Drop-off low-flow toilets, bathroom fixtures Recycles Bike Shop The ReUse People 3120 Sacramento St., Berkeley Alameda 510-665-1889 888-588-9490 Buyback/Drop-off: outdoor gear www.thereusepeople.org Pickup Sports4Kids Swap Shop 2095 Rose St., Berkeley This & That Used Building 510-868-1591 Materials www.sports4kids.org/support.html 1701 Rumrill Blvd., San Pablo Pickup/Drop-off 510-232-1273 Buyback/Drop-off Thrift Town See phone book for locations Urban Ore in Fremont, San Leandro 7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley Drop-off 510-841-SAVE (7283) www.urbanore.citysearch.com Tinker’s Workshop Buyback/Drop-off 1336 Channing Way, Berkeley 510-644-2577 www.tinkersworkshop.org SPORTING GOODS - REUSE Drop-off/Pickup Agape Villages 3160 Crow Canyon Pl., San Ramon Wilderness Exchange 925-866-3020 1407 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley www.agapevillages.org 510-525-1255 Drop-off www.wildgeardeals.com Buyback/Drop-off: camping gear Books for the Barrios 2350 - D Whitman Rd., Concord World Vision - Get a Kick 925-687-7701 Out of Sharing www.booksforthebarrios.com National Program Drop-off 800-642-1616 www.worldvision.org/soccerballs Buenas Vidas Youth Ranch Thrift Mail-in program: soccer balls Store 116 North L St., Livermore 925-449-7702 STEREOS & VCRs Drop-off See Computers & Electronics - Reuse & Recycling, page 42. www.StopWaste.Org859 STYROFOAM PACKING Rock & Roll Auto Recycling Laser Link 3908 Old Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton Berkeley “PEANUTS” / POLYSTYRENE 925-224-9944 510-649-8000 See Packing Materials - Reuse, www.rockandrollautoparts.com www.laserlinkintl.com page 52. Fee/Drop-off: small quantities Buyback/Pickup

RyNck Tire & Auto Lasertron Recycled Toner See phone book for locations Cartridges TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES Fee/Drop-off Oakland See Paper & Cardboard - Recycle, 510-535-1400 page 53. Sears Automotive Drop-off/Pickup See phone book for locations Fee/Drop-off Recycle for Breast Cancer TELEVISIONS National Program Tri-Cities Waste Management 925-735-7203

RECYCLING A-Z See Computers & Electronics - Reuse 7010 Auto Mall Pkwy., Fremont www.recycleforbreastcancer.org & Recycle, page 42. 510-624-5910 Mail-in program Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: large quantities Xerox TIRES - RECYCLE / DISPOSAL Vasco Road Landfill & Recycling National Program Most tire shops will accept small Drop-off 800-835-6100 quantities of tires for a nominal fee. 4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore www.officeprinting.xerox.com 925-447-0491 Mail-in program Altamont Landfill Fee/Drop-off 10840 Altamont Pass Rd., Livermore 800-449-6349 West Coast Rubber Recycling TOOLS - REUSE Gilroy www.wm.com Berkeley Tool Lending Library Fee/Drop-off 408-842-2401 www.groundrubber.com 1901 Russell St., Berkeley Fee/Pickup: tires, scrap rubber; 510-981-6101 Berkeley Transfer Station / Drop-off Oil Recycling Depot large quantities 1201- 2nd St., Berkeley Buenas Vidas Youth Ranch 510-981-7270 Thrift Store www.ci.berkeley.ca.us TOILETS 116 North L St., Livermore Fee/Drop-off: large quantities See Sinks & Toilets - Reuse, page 59 925-449-7702 or Asphalt, Brick, Concrete, Gravel, Drop-off Bruce’s Tires Porcelain - Recycle, page 34. 240 Hegenberger Rd., Oakland East Bay Depot for Creative 510-568-2120 Reuse Fee/Drop-off TONER & LASER CARTRIDGES 6713 San Pablo Ave., Oakland 510-547-6470 Davis St. Transfer Station / - REUSE & RECYCLING www.eastbaydepot.org Recycling Park Drop-off 2615 Davis St., San Leandro Canon 510-638-2303 National Program 800-OK-CANON Oakland Museum - White www.wm.com Elephant Sale Fee/Drop-off www.usa.canon.com Mail-in program 333 Lancaster St., Oakland 510-536-6800 Firestone Clark Business Machines www.museumca.org See phone book for locations Drop-off/Pickup Fee/Drop-off Berkeley 510-843-2326 Drop-off Oakland Tool Lending Library Mark Morris Tires 5205 Telegraph Ave., Oakland 2850 Broadway, Oakland Give Something Back Foundation 510-597-5089 510-451-0355 www.oaklandlibrary.org Fee/Drop-off Oakland 510-635-5500 Drop-off Pleasanton Transfer Station www.givesomethingback.com Pickup ReStore 3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton 9235 San Leandro St., Oakland 925-846-2042 GreenDisk 510-777-1447 www.pleasantongarbageservice.com www.restorecommunity.com Fee/Drop-off National Program 800-305-3475 Drop-off/Pickup www.greendisk.com Fee/Mail-in program 60 Tinker’s Workshop Newby Island Landfill 1336 Channing Way, Berkeley 1601 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas 510-644-2577 408-262-1401 www.tinkersworkshop.org Fee/Drop-off: clean wood, yard Drop-off/Pickup: hand & power tools trimmings

Pleasanton Transfer Station WOOD & YARD TRIMMINGS 3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton 925-846-2042 All curbside recycling programs in www.pleasantongarbageservice.com Alameda County collect yard trim- Fee/Drop-off: clean wood, yard mings. trimmings

AJ Hauling San Ramon Recycling Center Berkeley 2231 Omega Rd., San Ramon 510-665-4329 925-743-0903 Fee/Pickup Drop-off site only: clean wood, yard trimmings Altamont Landfill 10840 Altamont Pass Rd., Livermore Tri-Cities Waste Management 800-449-6349 7010 Auto Mall Pkwy., Fremont YARD TRIMMINGS www.wm.com 510-624-5910 Fee/Drop-off: clean wood, yard Fee/Drop-off: clean wood, yard Every year, Americans harvest trimmings trimmings as much grass from lawns as Fee/Pickup: large quantities Berkeley Transfer Station / the Japanese harvest rice. Oil Recycling Depot Vasco Road Landfill & Recycling Composting (page 24) is an 1201- 2nd St., Berkeley Drop-off 510-981-7270 4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore effective way to conserve natu- www.ci.berkeley.ca.us 925-447-0491 ral resources by recycling grass Fee/Drop-off: clean wood, yard Fee/Drop-off: clean wood, yard clippings, yard trimmings, and trimmings trimmings food scraps.

Biofuel Systems Waste Management 30 Greenville Rd., Livermore of Alameda County 925-455-5908 Oakland Fee/Drop-off: clean wood 510-613-8700 Fee/Pickup: large quantities www.wm.com Fee/Pickup: clean wood, yard Davis St. Transfer Station / trimmings; large quantities Recycling Park 2615 Davis St., San Leandro Zanker Road Resource 510-638-2303 Management www.wm.com 705 Los Esteros Rd., San Jose Fee/Drop-off: clean wood, yard 408-263-2384 trimmings www.z-best.com/zankerrd Fee/Drop-off: clean wood, yard trimmings Dorn Recyclers Livermore 925-449-9328 Fee/Pickup: large quantities

East Bay Conservation Corps Urban Tree Mill 2201 Wake Ave., Oakland 510-992-8018 www.urbantreemill.org Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: trees/logs for milling

H. Mack Jr. Oakland 510-635-1079 Fee/Pick-up: wood debris; large quantities www.StopWaste.Org861 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

Use this chart to determine your recycling service provider and the materials they collect from single- family homes. Contact your service provider for more information. MIXED PAPER, CARDBOARD, MIXED PAPER, NEWSPAPERS GLASS BOTTLES & JARS ALUM., STEEL & TIN CANS ALUM. FOIL & PANS AEROSOL CANS - EMPTY CHEMICALS, ETC.) (NO PAINT, SCRAP METAL PLASTIC #1 PET & #2 HDPE* PLASTIC #3 - #7* TRIMMINGS YARD (FOOD SCRAPS) MOTOR OIL (CALL FOR CONTAINERS) PAINT LATEX (CALL FOR INFO) & MILK CARTONS JUICE CARTONS

Curbside Recycling Jurisdiction Service Provider

Alameda County Industries: Alameda ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-483-1400 F O

Waste Management: Albany ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-613-8710 F O

Ecology Center: Berkeley ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-527-5555

Waste Management: Castro Valley ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-537-5500 F O

Waste Management: Dublin ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 925-447-1300 W W

Waste Management: Emeryville ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ CURBSIDE RECYCLING SERVICES 510-613-8710 F O

Fremont BFI: 510-657-3500 ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ W W F O ✘

Hayward Curbcycle: 510-537-9963 ✘ ✘ ✘ W WS ✘ O ✘

Waste Management: Livermore ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 925-447-1300 W W F

Waste Management: Newark ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-624-5900

For service provider call: Oakland ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-238-SAVE (7283) F O D

Waste Management: Oro Loma ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-613-8710

Republic Services: Piedmont ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 800-320-8077

Pleasanton Garbage Co.: Pleasanton ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 925-846-2042 F

Alameda County Industries: San Leandro ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-357-7282 F O

Tri-CED Community Recycling: Union City ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-429-8030

Unincorporated Waste Management: ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ Areas 510-613-8710 W W

* Narrow-neck container with neck smaller than its base. No wide-mouth containers (like yogurt or margarine tubs), lids or plates F = Includes food scraps W = Wide-mouth container D = Dry, empty cans only 62 S = #6 Clean Stryrofoam O = Oil filters MULTI-FAMILY HOMES (apartments, townhouses, condominiums, etc.)

Use this chart to determine your recycling service provider and the materials they collect from multi- family homes. Contact your service provider for more information. MIXED PAPER, CARDBOARD, MIXED PAPER, NEWSPAPERS GLASS BOTTLES & JARS ALUM., STEEL & TIN CANS ALUM. FOIL & PANS AEROSOL CANS - EMPTY CHEMICALS, ETC.) (NO PAINT, SCRAP METAL PLASTIC #1 PET & #2 HDPE* PLASTIC #3 - #7* TRIMMINGS YARD (FOOD SCRAPS) MOTOR OIL (CALL FOR CONTAINERS) PAINT LATEX (CALL FOR INFO) & MILK CARTONS JUICE CARTONS

Curbside Recycling Jurisdiction Service Provider

Alameda County Industries: Alameda ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-483-1400 F

Waste Management: Albany ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-613-8710 F

Ecology Center: Berkeley ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-527-5555

Waste Management: Castro Valley ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-537-5500 F

Waste Management: Dublin ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 925-447-1300 W W

Waste Management: Emeryville ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-613-8710

Fremont BFI: 510-657-3500 ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ W W ✘

Hayward Curbcycle: 510-537-9963 ✘ ✘ ✘ W WS ✘

Waste Management: Livermore ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 925-447-1300 W W

Waste Management: Newark ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-624-5900

For service provider call: Oakland ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-238-SAVE (7283) F2-4

Waste Management: Oro Loma ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-613-8710

Republic Services: Piedmont ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 800-320-8077

Pleasanton Garbage Co.: Pleasanton ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 925-846-2042

Alameda County Industries: San Leandro ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-357-7282

Tri-CED Community Recycling: Union City ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ 510-429-8030

Unincorporated Waste Management: ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ Areas 510-613-8710 W W

* Narrow-neck container with neck smaller than its base. No wide-mouth containers (like yogurt or margarine tubs), lids or plates F = Includes food scraps W = Wide-mouth container D = Dry, empty cans only S = #6 Clean Stryrofoam O = Oil filters 2-4 = Available to complexes with 2-4 units ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Alameda County Source Reduction and Recycling Board Alameda County Waste Management Authority Recycling Hotline ...... 877-STOPWASTE Composting Information Hotline ...... 510-444-SOIL Email...... [email protected] Website...... www.StopWaste.Org

Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Hotline...... 800-606-6606 Clean Water Program Hotline...... 510-670-5543 Department of Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials ...... 510-567-6700

State of California California Integrated Waste Management Board ...... 916-341-6000 California Materials Exchange (CALMAX) ...... 877-520-9703 Dept. of Conservation Beverage Container Recycling Hotline...... 800-RECYCLE Cal-EPA Environmental Hotline ...... 800-CLEANUP

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES City Recycling Information Alameda...... 510-749-5840 Albany...... 510-528-5766 Berkeley • commercial and yard waste...... 510-981-7270 • curbside recycling ...... 510-527-5555 Castro Valley ...... 510-537-0757 Dublin ...... 925-833-6600 Emeryville...... 510-596-3728 Fremont...... 510-494-4740 Hayward...... 510-583-4700 Livermore...... 925-960-8004 Newark...... 510-793-1400 Oakland...... 510-238-7283 Oro Loma ...... 510-276-4700 Piedmont...... 510-420-3050 Pleasanton ...... 925-931-5002 San Leandro...... 510-577-6026 Union City ...... 510-675-5466

Transfer Station Recycling Services Berkeley Transfer Station...... 510-981-7270 Pleasanton Transfer Station...... 925-846-2042 San Leandro Transfer Station ...... 510-638-2303

Bay Area County Recycling Hotlines Contra Costa ...... 800-750-4096 Marin...... 415-499-6647 Napa...... 707-257-9292 San Francisco ...... 415-554-7329 San Mateo...... 888-442-2666 Santa Clara...... 800-533-8414 Solano ...... 707-421-6765 Sonoma ...... 707-565-3375

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www.StopWaste.Org Alameda County Recycling Hotline: 877-STOPWASTE (786-7927) The Compost Information Hotline: 510-444-SOIL (444-7645)

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