Recycling Guide

Alameda County

What do I do with my old TV and VCR? Where can I take my hazardous waste? How can I recycle my batteries and fluorescent bulbs? Why does recycling make a difference?

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Reduce, Reuse, RECYCLE, Rot.Use this guide to find recycling solutions

for your home, school, and business;

from appliances, batteries, bikes,

bottles, building materials, cans, cell

phones, electronics, fluorescent

bulbs, food scraps, microwaves,

paint, paper, tires, toner

cartridges, TVs, to old zippers!

For the most up-to-date information, visit our website at www.StopWaste.Org.

1 IntroductIon

2 You Are Making a Difference

ServIceS and InformatIon

4 Bay-Friendly Landscaping and Gardening

5 Green Building / Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Recycling

6 Business Waste Reduction Assistance

7 Schools Resources and Services

8 Food Scrap Recycling

9 Recycle All Your Paper. All The Time.

10 Stop Junk Mail / Bring Your Own Bag

11 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

12 Electronic Waste and TV Recycling

13 Universal Waste Batteries and Bulbs

14 Plastic Demystified

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15 Reuse and Recycling Services Directory

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48 Phone Numbers and Websites

Inside this Guide Recycling from A Z17 Aluminum18 Appliances19 Art and Educational Materials20 Asphalt, Brick, Concrete20 Audio and Videotapes, CDs, Books22 Batteries 23 Bicycles24 Building Materials25 Cardboard25 Carpet and Carpet Padding26 Cellular Phones26 Clothing and Textiles27 Computers and Electronics29 Construction Debris29 Couches30 Dirt and Clean Fill30 Drywall and Sheetrock30 Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids30 Fluorescent Lamps and Ballasts30 Food Donations 32 Food Scrap Recycling32 Furniture32 Glass33 Grease and Cooking Oil34 Hazardous Waste and Materials34 Materials Exchange34 Mattresses and Box Springs35 Medical Supplies and Surplus35 Medications and Prescription Drugs35 Metal Scrap 36 Microwaves 37 Motor Oil, Filters, and Antifreeze38 Needles and Sharps38 Packaging Materials39 Paint39 Pallets40 Paper and Cardboard40 Pesticides and Fertilizers40 Plastic43 Propane Tanks43 Shoes43 Sporting Goods44 Tires44 Toilets and Sinks44 Toner and Laser Cartridges 44 Tools45 Wood and Yard Trimmings45 Zippers

This is a partial list; see complete A Z listing starting on page 17.

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Thanks to your commitment to the 4Rs, every year the amount we recycle continues to increase. With your help, we are diverting more waste from

our landfills: from a mere 12 percent diverted in 1990,

to 54 percent in 2004 to a whopping 61 percent in 2006. Together we can reach our goal of 75 percent by 2010.

That 61 percent waste diversion translates into more than 2,300,000 tons of garbage that didnt go to the landfill, which means water and energy saved, reduced greenhouse gases, and an improved environment in the Bay Area. But we can still do more!

Every ton that we put in the landfill represents a missed opportunity to recycle and prevent tons of greenhouse gas emissions that come from recycling the material. For example:

Reduce & Reuse By not producing new products, we reduce waste, energy use, transportation needs, and deforestation. This translates into a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Recycling By recycling, we conserve natural resources. This simple action decreases green-house gas emissions from mining, transportation, processing, and manufacturing.

Composting Food waste is the most prevalent item in our waste stream and generates more methane in the landfill than any other material. Methane is a very potent greenhouse gas more than twenty times more potent than carbon dioxide!

You are making a diffeRence

everyone agrees that it is good to recycle. But did you know that practicing the 4Rs reduce, reuse, recycle, and rot (compost) is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

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Your recycling efforts are paying offRecycling your paper, bottles, cans, yard waste, and food scraps makes a huge difference to our local economy and conserves natural resources.

In 2006, heres what alameda county recycling efforts have done*:

TREES SAVED 1,390,690 It takes 17 trees to make a ton of paper.

ENERGY SAVED 6960,041 Btus This is the equivalent to the amount of energy used by 68,911 homes in one year

GREENHOuSE GASES REDuCED 160,522 mtceThis is the equivalent of removing 122,620 passenger cars from the road in a year.

*Derived from National Recycling Coalitions environmental benefits calculator.

There are lots of things we can do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Practicing the 4Rs is one of the lowest-cost alternatives. Its easy to do because recycling programs are in place at home, work, and school.

This guide offers resources and information on waste reduction and prevention, reuse, recycling, and composting. Whether its at home, work, or school, Alameda County residents are recycling paper, bottles, and cans; composting their yard waste and food scraps; and reusing materials instead of throwing them away.

You are already doing it, but you can still do more! Here are few simple things you can do to put the 4Rs into action:

Reduce your waste and your ecological footprint. The United States goes through 100 billion plastic shopping bags annually. Bring your own bag every time you shop!

Reuse products instead of throwing them away. Donate items to thrift or charity stores. Find new items on Craigslist.org and Freecycle.org or at neighborhood garage sales.

Recycle in every room in the house! Dont forget to recycle your newspaper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, and even your cereal and tissue boxes!

Each household in Alameda County generates 12 pounds of food scraps each week thats 624 pounds a year! Almost all Alameda County residents can now recycle food scraps in their green waste cart. Food scraps get turned into

compost, a valuable resource for landscapers and farmers. You can also make compost in your own backyard using a compost bin purchased at a discount price from StopWaste.Org.

With our continued efforts using the 4Rs, we can all make a difference to reduce the waste that goes into our landfills, conserve natural resources, reduce air and water pollution, protect habitat, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. If you would like more information, please visit www.StopWaste.Org.

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Want to create a sustainable, beautiful and drought-tolerant garden that conserves resources and minimizes greenhouse gas emissions? Consider the Bay-Friendly approach. With Bay-Friendly design and maintenance practices, you can create a beautiful garden that is unique in style be it a native plant/wildlife habitat, urban Mediterranean retreat, or edible garden while simultaneously reducing waste, conserving resources and preventing pollution of the San Francisco Bay watershed.

The Bay-Friendly Landscaping and Gardening program can help you get started with these tools and resources. For more details, visit www.BayFriendly.org.

510-444-SOIL (7645)

Landscape Professionals

Become a Bay-friendly Qualified Landscaper Professional landscapers can apply to participate in the Bay-Friendly Landscape Maintenance Training & Qualifications Program by visiting www.BayFriendly.org/bf-qualified.

Bay-Friendly Landscape Guidelines and Training for Professionals This comprehensive guide provides an overview of Bay-Friendly principles and practices and is geared toward design, construction, and maintenance landscape professionals. Developed with extensive input by Bay Area landscape professionals, you can order a copy at www.BayFriendly.org.

You can also order a copy of the Bay-Friendly Landscaping Guide to Mulch and A Bay-Friendly Guide to Grassscyling at www.BayFriendly.org.

Bay-friendly Landscaping and Gardening

Residents

Bay-friendly Gardening Workshop Series Attend a hands-on workshop on Bay-Friendly design and prac-tices, and cultivate your knowledge.

Bay-friendly Garden tour Visit local residential gardens for ideas and inspiration. This free self-guided tour is held annually in the spring and features home gardens throughout Alameda County.

master composter training Participate in this in-depth annual training and certification program and educate your community.

Hire a Qualified Bay-friendly Landscaper If you need garden maintenance, check out the trained and qualified Bay-Friendly Land-scapers. To see the entire list, visit www.BayFriendly.org/bf-qualified.

discount compost Bins Buy a bin and make homemade compost. Alameda County residents can purchase high-quality compost bins at discount prices. Please visit www.BayFriendly.org or call the Compost Information Hotline at (510) 444-SOIL (7645).

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Green building is an increasingly important global concern and a critical way to conserve natural resources and reduce the amount of materials going to our landfills. In addition to reducing waste disposal costs through recycling and waste prevention, owners and occupants of green buildings enjoy a wide variety of other benefits, including reduction in energy and water costs and reduced exposure to toxic substances found in certain building materials. An important part of building green is recycling and reusing C&D materials not only are you reducing disposal costs and waste sent to the landfill, but you are also reducing methane and greenhouse gas emissions because landfills are the leading source of methane generation.

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Build It GreenBuild It Green is a nonprofit organiza-tion with a mission to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient build-ings in California. For the resources listed below that help homeowners and building professionals green any project, visit www.BuildItGreen.org.

certified Green Building ProfessionalsLocate building professionals who have taken intensive green building coursework and are qualified to provide green building services.

ask an expert 510-845-0472 x2This free service provides customized responses to a variety of green building questions submitted by phone or online form.

Green Product directory Product and Supplier Directory

This online directory provides a reliable tool for building professionals and the general public to conveniently locate suppliers and service providers of green building products in the Bay Area. http://accessgreen.builditgreen.org

GreenPoint rated HomesWhether youre building a new house or doing a small remodel, make sure that your home is healthy, energy- and resource-efficient, and environmentally friendly. GreenPoint Rated offers an objective rating system for both new and existing homes. For more infor-mation, visit www.GreenPointRated.org.

Green Building construction and demolition (c&d) debris Recycling

free Resources from Build it Green

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Green Building GuidelinesComprehensive guidelines for building and remodeling in an environmentally sound manner are available to you. Learn more about how to:

Use healthier and durable building materials Reduce home maintenance Lower your utility bills Minimize construction waste

Builders Guide to reuse and recycling A Directory for Construction and Demolition Materials

Find out where to recycle C&D debris, including wood, drywall, metals, concrete, dirt, and cardboard.

Visit www.BuildGreenNow.org, and select Publications to download or order a copy of these guides.

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If you dont have a recycling program, get one, and start saving money. If you dont have time, empower someone within your organization to take on the task. If you dont have the resources, call StopWaste.

Anne Sparks Pleasanton Corporate Commons Managed by Hines Interest, L.P.

Business Resources

funding Grants and low-interest loans can help you implement waste prevention, reuse, and recycling projects at work.

technical assistanceWaste reduction site assessments, employee training, and project- specific cost-benefit analysis can improve environmental performance and reduce operating costs.

free resource materialsRecycling starter kits, local success stories, waste reduction guides, and a best practices database are examples of StopWastes rich collection of resource materials.

environmentally Preferable PurchasingFree guides and fact sheets can help businesses look for environmental attributes in the everyday products they purchase and complete the recycling loop by buying recycled-content products. For more informa-tion, see www.StopWaste.Org/EPP.

reusable transport PackagingReusable shipping containers reduce waste and can cut company costs while conserving energy and natural resources. The StopWaste Partnership partners with the Reusable Packaging Association to provide businesses the information and resources they need to switch to reusables. For more information, see www.UseReusables.com.

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The StopWaste Partnership has everything you need to start or improve environmental programs for your business. Your company can significantly reduce operating costs and increase efficiency while working to eliminate waste, conserve nature resources, and reduce its carbon footprint. The StopWaste Partnerships waste reduction assessments, financial assistance, and other resources can bring your vision to life. All of these services are provided at no cost, so it pays to get started right away.

If your business or public agency has 50 employees or more and is located in Alameda County, join the StopWaste Partnership today.

Your company can:ReduceoperatingcostsPreventwastebeforeitstartsReceivegrantsandfreewastereductionauditsIncreaserecognitionandimprovepublicimage

Business Waste Reduction Assistance

Ghirardelli Chocolate saves $400,000 a year by replacing cardboard boxes with reusable plastic totes for internal product handling and storage.

www.StopWastePartnership.Org

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School Resources

Schoolsirecycle@school creates sustainable waste reduction programs by sup-porting school districts in their imple-mentation of district-wide recycling programs, with 4Rs assemblies and relevant 4Rs classroom curriculum.

teachers irecycle@school offers hands-on teacher workshops based on our acclaimed Doing the 4Rs Classroom Activity Guide. Other professional development opportunities include school garden workshops, Master Composter training, and service learning programs.

classroomsThe 4Rs are brought to the classroom through worm composting activities, curriculum, pre- and post-field trip activities, videos, posters, and other teaching resources.

Partnershipsirecycle@school works actively with school districts to support their efforts to achieve sustainable waste reduction; provides funding and guidance for organizations that bring 4Rs programs to schools; partners with university classes to provide teacher trainings; and collaborates with regional environ-mental education network groups.

field tripsThe irecycle@school education center offers free bus transportation for 4th and 5th grade classrooms from partner districts to tour the Davis Street Transfer Station in San Leandro throughout the school year.

The irecycle@school program provides innovative 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot/Composting) education programs for Alameda County K-12 public schools along with technical assistance for school districts that enable students and teachers to engage in waste reduction activities at school, home, and, the community. Schools that participate in the FREE irecycle@school program experience visible improvements in waste reduction while providing students with important life lessons through engaging 4Rs activities that promote responsible and sustainable environmental behaviors. Education programs are grade specific, teacher tested, culturally adapted, and connected to California State Content Standards.

For more information on free resources and services for schools provided by the irecycle@school, visit www.StopWaste.Org.

Schools Resources and Services

The field trip was a wonderful experience, and I cant wait to bring my class again

next year. It was great for my students to see first hand where all the trash they throw away

goes and just how many things that can be 4R-ed ends up in the landfill.

4th grade teacher

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Food scrap recycling is easy and a simple way to conserve valuable resources. Food scraps and food-soiled paper make up more than one-third of the garbage households produce. Instead of sending your food scraps to the landfill where they create methane, a potent greenhouse gas, turn your food scraps into compost! Compost is a valuable resource used by farmers, landscapers, and home gardeners to enrich the soil, reduce the use of chemical fertilizers, and grow more food. Food scrap recycling creates a healthier environment for the future. Whats not to love?

aLL food ProductS, including fruit, vegetables, cereal, dairy, and meat (including bones); coffee grounds and filters, and tea bags; and food-soiled paper, towels, plates, napkins, pizza boxes. no PLaStIc, GLaSS, metaL, or LIQuIdS.

Be sure to include: plate scrapings and leftovers pizza boxes and crust paper towels and napkins paper cups and plates

For more information on Food Donation, see page 31.

For more information on Commercial Food Scrap Collection, see page 32.

food Scrap Recycling

1) collect food scraps and food-soiled paper in your kitchen pail or another container.

2) empty your food scraps into your green waste cart.

3) Set out your cart by the curb for the weekly pick-up.

ice cream carton milk carton paper bag newspaper

cities with food Scrap recycling: Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, Union City.

Keep things tidy by collecting food scraps in a paper container.

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You recycle all that you can bottles, cans, and newspaper too. Paper makes up 10 percent of materials that households throw away. Dont forget that all of your paper catalogs, magazines, junk mail, cereal boxes, even your childrens almost-masterpieces are valuable resources that can be recycled. Recycling is one small step we can all take for the future of our planet.

Recycle All Your Paper. all the time.

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Its good to recycle your junk mail. Its even better to stop getting it. Junk mail is a waste of time and resources. The average American household receives junk mail equivalent to 1.5 trees every year. That adds up to more than 100 million trees each year. Junk mail represents 3 percent of what Alameda County residents send to the landfill annually. Here are a few smart steps you can take to minimize unwanted mail and continue to receive the mail you really want.

Start a habit youll be proud to flaunt: bring reusuable bags every time you go to the store. Its one simple way to go green in your daily life.

Why bringing your own bag makes a difference: Each year the United States uses 30

billion plastic and 10 billion paper grocery bags, requiring 14 million trees and 12 million barrels of oil.

The pulp and paper industry is the second largest industrial user of energy in the United States.

Only 1 percent of plastic bags are recycled annually.

More than 46,000 pieces of plastic contaminate each square mile of our oceans.

tips to remember your bags Keep bags in car, office, or

backpack.

Hang bags on front doorknob. Make it item #1 on the shopping list. For more ideas, links, and information, visit www.Igotmybag.org.

Reducing your junk mail is as easy as 1-2-3

1 call, write, or go online to the companies listed to the right and request your name be taken off their list.

2 contact catalogs and tell them you want your name taken off their list; or remove your name from specific catalogs for free by visiting CatalogChoice.org.

3 When you buy from catalogs over the phone or online, make sure to let the company know that you do not want them to sell, share, or trade your name or send you promotional materials.

visit www.StopJunkmail.org for more information on reducing your junk mail, including prewritten template letters and links to companies listed at right.

remember to recycle your mail, catalogs, and magazines when you are done with them.

Bring Your Own Bag

Stop Junk Mail

direct Mail: The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) is the single largest provider of direct mail lists. They charge $1 to file the form online or by mail.

DMA Mail Preference ServiceP O Box 282Carmel, NY 10512

credit card offers: Remove your name from the lists of major credit card companies:

Equifax / Trans union / Novus / Experian1-888-567-8688 (1-888-5-OPTOUT)www.OptOutPrescreen.com

Sweepstakes:Publishers Clearinghouse 1-800-645-9242

Shopping flyers: ValPak Coupons 1-800-237-6266

Advo/Valassis 1-888-241-6760 www.advo.com/consumersupport.html

Harte Hanks Direct Marketing 1-800-422-4116 www.pennysaverusa.com/contactus

Junk faxes: Stop junk faxes by contacting the sender of the faxes. If you are unsuccessful, file a complaint with the Consumer Information Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission: 1-888-225-5322www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/ unwantedfaxes.html

catalogs:Remove your name from specific catalog lists for free by visiting www.CatalogChoice.org.

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HHW Program Information

Dispose of household hazardous waste safely, conveniently, and for free! Use one of the four Alameda County facilities to dispose of used motor oil, leftover paint, pesticides, and fertilizer products. Many common household products are considered hazardous waste because they contain chemicals that are poisonous, toxic, corrosive, or flammable. These products will contaminate the ground, water, and/or air when poured on the soil, poured down the drain, or dumped in the trash. Alameda County residents can dispose of them for free at any of the Household Hazardous Waste Facilities.

Hours of OperationThere are household hazardous waste facilities located in Hayward, Oakland, Livermore, and Fremont. Facilities operate on rotating sched-ules. For specific days and times, call 1-800-606-6606 or check the web-site: www.household-hazwaste.org.

How much can I put in my car?State transportation law limits the amount you may transport in one vehicle to 125 pounds or 15 gallons, in containers no larger than 5 gallons. Waste must be transported by a resident of the household that has generated the waste.

How to transport HHW safely Placethematerialsuprightinthe

trunk of your car, packed safely in boxes.

Ifyouhavealeakingcontainer,place it in a larger, nonleaking container, such as a plastic bucket.

Dontmixdifferentwastesinthesame container.

Dontsmokeorhaveopenflamearound any of the containers.

Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program 1-800-606-6606 www.household-hazwaste.org

What is household hazardous waste?Hazardous household items include pesticides, drain cleaners, used motor oil and filters, transmission fluid, paint, fertilizers, alkaline and rechargeable batteries, and fluorescent bulbs and tubes.

Are you a small business? Small businesses that qualify as Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators may schedule an appointment to use the Household Hazardous Waste Facilities for a low administrative and processing fee.

Household HazardousWaste (HHW)

Needles/Sharps Alert: State law now prohibits disposal of home-generated medical needles/sharps in the trash. All needles/sharps must be transported in an approved sharps container. For other disposal options, see page 38.

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electronic Waste and TV RecyclingWhat to do with outdated tvs and other electronics, commonly called e-waste Electronic waste, or E-waste, is a name for electronic products at or near the end of their useful life. Electronic waste is hazardous waste from a variety of products such as computers, TVs, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines. Electronic waste is generated by a wide variety of people every day and is one of the fastest-growing segments of our nations waste stream.

As of February 2006, it is illegal to put electronics, such as TVs, VCRs, and microwaves into the garbage can. If thrown into the trash and landfill, they can potentially leak toxic substances; contaminate the land and water; pollute the air, and cause harm. Many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled. Working TVs, monitors, computers and other consumer electronics can be sold or donated, thereby prolonging their useful life. Alameda County residents have several convenient locations to recycle old, unwanted computers and electronics. For additional locations, see page 27.

ACCRC 1501 Eastshore Highway, Berkeley 510-528-4052 www.accrc.org

Universal Waste Management 721 37th Avenue, Oakland 888-832-9839 www.unwaste.com

television update: On February 17, 2009, all television broadcast stations will stop broadcasting in analog format and switch to digital broadcasting. If you already have cable or satellite service, you do not need to take any action.

If you have an analog TV, you can purchase a digital-converter box to attach to your TV set. You can request up to two $40 coupons to be used toward the purchase of eligible digital-to-analog converter boxes until March 31, 2009. Visit www.fcc.gov for additional information.

To donate your old TV and learn more about recycling, visit one of these sites:

www.ciwmb.ca.gov/electronics/collection www.StopWaste.org/recycle

These sites provide databases of businesses that accept electronic equipment; information regarding fees, if any; and pickup and drop-off options.

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Household batteries such as flashlight, button and alkaline batteries, called Universal waste or U-waste, are a threat to the environment if thrown in the garbage or landfill.

Universal waste contains harmful, corrosive chemicals, metals, mercury and lead. Just as with electronic waste (E-waste), it is against the law to dispose of universal waste in the trash. This includes batteries, microwaves, thermostats, thermometers, and any other mercury-containing devices.

There are several drop-off locations in Alameda County to dispose of your batteries. For additional locations, see page 22.

IKEA, Emeryville (batteries and CFLs)Orchard Supply Hardware Stores (batteries only)Berkeley Recycling Center, 2nd and Gilman (batteries and CFLs)

All four Household Hazardous Waste facilities accept fluorescent bulbs on a drop off basis. For additional information, see page 11.

Many residential curbside programs have added batteries to their collection pickup. Check with your local hauler for details. See Recycling Collection, pages 46 47.

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Rechargeable batteries are a popular and eco-friendly choice, but they also need to be disposed of in the proper way. The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) lists drop-off locations for rechargeable batteries. You can visit their website at www.rbrc.org or call toll-free 1-800-8Battery (822-8837).

You can also learn more about universal waste and other hazardous waste by visiting the websites listed below.

www.dtsc.ca.govwww.StopWaste.Org/recycle

These sites provide important information on businesses that accept universal waste, including fees, if any, and pickup and drop-off options.

For microwave recycling options, see page 36.

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Plastic #1: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PeT or PeTe) Common uses: 2-liter soda bottles, water bottles, cooking oil bottles, peanut butter jars. All residential recycling programs accept narrow-neck PET containers.

Plastic #2: High-density Polyethylene (HdPe) Common uses: detergent bottles, milk and water jugs, grocery bags, yogurt cups. All residential recycling programs accept narrow-neck HDPE containers. #2 bags can be recycled at large grocery stores.

Plastic #3: Polyvinyl chloride (PVc or V) Common uses: plastic pipes, outdoor furniture, shrink-wrap, water bottles, liquid detergent containers. #3 PVC plastic is not readily recyclable.*

Plastic #4: Low-density Polyethylene (LdPe) Common uses: food storage containers, dry cleaning bags, produce bags, trash can liners. Many residential recycling programs accept narrow-neck LDPE containers. #4 produce

bags can be recycled at large grocery stores.

Plastic #5: Polypropylene (PP) Common uses: ketchup bottles, aerosol caps, drinking straws, yogurt containers. #5 PP plastic is not readily recyclable.*

Plastic #6: Polystyrene (PS)

Common uses: packaging pellets or Styrofoam peanuts, cups, plastic tableware, meat trays, to-go clamshell containers, egg cartons, shipping blocks. Many shipping/packaging stores will accept

polystyrene peanuts and other packaging materials for reuse. Cups, meat trays, and other containers that have come in contact with food are rarely accepted for recycling.*

Plastic #7: Other Common uses: 3- and 5-gallon reusable water bottles, Tupperware, biodegradable and compost-able plastics. This plastic category, as its name of other implies, is any plastic other than the

named #1 #6 plastic types. These containers can be several different types of plastic polymers. Biodegradable and compostable plastics are also labeled #7. Most recycling centers do not take plastic #7.*

*Look for alternatives whenever possible.

the Plastic Bag ProblemThe EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) states that every year between 500 billion and a trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide. In California, we are using 600 bags per second. These bags are destined for the landfill or our marine environment. And the unfortunate part is we recycle only about 1 percent of them. For plastic bag recycling options, see page 42.

tYPeS of PLaStIc Sometimes plastic is the best or only choice for a product. Look for plastics that can be recycled in your residential recycling program and reuse if possible.

Is plastic still confusing you?

Plastics are typically classified by one of seven numbers found inside the chasing arrows,commonly called the recycling symbol.

The recycling symbol number is used to identify the type of plastic used to manufacture the item. However, just because it has the recycling symbol does not mean it can be put in your recycling bin for pickup.

Togetinformationaboutwhattypeofplastic your recycling service provider picks up every week, see Recycling Collection, pages 46 47.

Tofindwheretorecycleothertypesofplastic NOT accepted at the curb, see page 41.

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Reuse & Recycling ser vices Directory

The following terms are found throughout the Reuse and Recycling services Directory:

california Refund Value (cRV) In California, beverages packaged in aluminum, glass, plastic, and bimetal require a deposit paid at the time of purchase. The CRV deposit amount is 5 or 10, depending on containers size and can be redeemed at a certified redemption center.

Redemption center State-certified centers are where CRV deposits can be redeemed, often located in the parking lots of large grocery stores. To locate the nearest redemption center, go to www.bottlesandcans.com or call the California Department of Conservation Recycling Hotline at 1-800-Recycle (732-9253).

Buyback Recycling facilities pay cash for recyclable materials, CRV containers, cardboard, and scrap metal.

Drop-off Recycling facilities accept certain recyclable materials. Call to confirm operating hours and material preparation requirements.

Pickup Many recycling companies provide pickup service on a one-time or regular basis. Some companies may charge a fee for pickup services.

Fees Companies may charge a pick-up or drop-off fee for handling certain materials such as appliances, concrete, tires, mattresses, or some hazardous materials for special handling. Some companies collect only large quantities.

Residential Recycling Program (also called curbside recycling). Residential recycling program service providers collect newspapers, cardboard, mixed paper, cans, bottles, and more from your home. See Recycling Collection, pages 46 47.

Transfer stations Transfer stations receive garbage for consolidation prior to hauling to landfills. Transfer stations may also accept and process materials for recycling such as cans, bottles, paper, cardboard, plastic, used motor oil, appliances, electronics, tires, couches, mattresses, untreated wood, and yard trimmings. See page 48.

Weve all heard the term green or eco. If you are already recycling or composting, you have a head start on going green! Practicing the 4Rs and reducing what goes to the landfill are important steps in saving our natural resources.

This informative directory lists where you can recycle, donate for reuse, or properly dispose of a wide variety of items, working or non-working. Some categories are separated into two: REUSE, for items in good working condition that can be used again; and RECYCLE, for items that are valuable and can be made into something new or need to be disposed or properly.

For the most up-to-date reuse and recycling information, go to our searchable database at www.stopWaste.Org/recycle.

Listings in this guide should not 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. To have your business listed, please contact us at info@stopwaste.org or call us at 1-877-STOPWASTE (1-877-786-7927).

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The following facilities take a wide variety of materials for recycling. If you are cleaning out the garage or getting ready to move, load up your car and head to one of these recycling locations with cardboard, magazines, bottles and cans, scrap metal, and more. Call the facility to confirm the materials they accept for recycling.

NORTH COUNTY

Berkeley Transfer station / Oil Recycling Depot1201- 2nd St., Berkeley510-981-7270www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/pw/swm.html

Berkeley Recycling center2nd & Gilman St., Berkeley510-524-0113 www.berkeleyrecycling.org

Davis street Recycling center2615 Davis St., San Leandro510-638-2303www.wm.com

EAST COUNTY

Altamont landfill10840 Altamont Pass Rd., Livermore800-449-6349

Pleasanton Transfer stationRecycling & Resource Recovery systems3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton925-846-4062 / 925-846-2042www.pleasantongarbageservice.com

Vasco Road landfill & Recycling Drop-off4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore925-447-0491

SOUTH COUNTY

Tri-ceD community Recycling33377 Western Ave., Union City510-471-3850

Fremont Recycling & Transfer station41149 Boyce Rd., Fremont510-252-0500

ITEmS FOR DONATINg & REUSEClothing, books, household items, furniture, sporting equipment, and art and educational supplies in good condition can find a second home if you donate them. The following is a list of organizations that take materials for reuse.

Buenas Vidas youth Ranch Thrift store116 North L St., Livermore925-449-7702Drop-offwww.bvyr.org

east Bay Depot for creative Reuse4695 Telegraph Ave., Oakland510-547-6470Drop-off/Pickup: school/art supplies, toys, games, softwarewww.creativereuse.org

goodwill storesCall for locations510-534-6666Drop-offwww.goodwill.org

st. Vincent de PaulCall for locations800-607-4357Drop-off/Pickupwww.svdp.org

The salvation ArmyCall for locations800-958-7825Drop-off/Pickupwww.satruck.com

RAFT - Resource Area for Teachers1355 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose408-451-1420Drop-off/Pickup: school/art supplies, toys, games, softwarewww.raft.net

Habitat for Humanity east Bay-Restore9235 San Leandro St., Oakland510-777-1447Drop-off/Pickup: building materials, paint, tools www.habitateb.org/restore

Recycling for BusinessesIf you are a company or business that wishes to start or enhance your recycling program, start by contacting your city garbage and recycling service provider. Contact information for most service providers can be found on pages 46 47.

Dont throw it away.Find a second home for your clothing, books, and other household items by donating them. Reusing items con-serves energy and natural resources and gives them a new life.

Reusing is a great way to get items for free or at a small cost. Check the sites listed below or any charity thrift organization such as those listed on this page.

www.freecycle.orgwww.craigslist.orgwww.calmax.org

A one-stop reference for your reuse & recycling needs

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AEROSOl CANSMany residential recycling programs in Alameda County accept empty aerosol can. See Recycling Collection, pages 46 47. Also see Hazardous Waste & Materials, page 34.

AlUmINUm - RECYClEAll residential recycling programs in Alameda County collect aluminum cans. Several also collect aluminum foil and pans.

Aaron Metals750 - 105th Ave., Oakland510-569-6767Buyback: CRV, scrapPickup: large quantities onlywww.aaronmetals.com

Alameda county industries (Aci)San Leandro510-357-7282Fee/Pickup: large quantitieswww.alamedacountyindustries.com

Alco iron & Metal2366 Davis St., San Leandro510-562-1107Buyback: CRV, scrapPickup: large quantitieswww.alcometals.com

Alliance Metals3426 Peralta St., Oakland510-547-2408Buyback/Drop-off: CRV, scrapFee/Pickup: large quantities

Allied WasteFremont510-657-3500Fee/Pickup: large quantitieswww.alliedwasteac.com

Berkeley Recycling center2nd & Gilman St., Berkeley510-524-0113Buyback/Drop-off: CRV, foil/pans, scrapwww.berkeleyrecycling.org

cA Dept of conservationCall for CRV buyback locations800-732-9253Buyback: CRVwww.conservation.ca.gov

california Waste solutions3300 Wood St., Oakland510-772-0514Drop-off: CRV, foil/pansFee/Pickup: large quantitieswww.californiawastesolutions.com

custom Alloy scrap2730 Peralta St., Oakland510-893-6476Buyback: CRV, scrapPickup: large quantitieswww.customalloy.com

D c Metals / W c Rose2399 Davis St., San Leandro510-569-2255Buyback: CRV, scrapPickup: large quantitieswww.dcmetals.com

Davis street Recycling center2615 Davis St., San Leandro510-638-2303Buyback: CRVDrop-off: foil/pans, scrapwww.wm.com east Bay conservation corps2014 Market St., Oakland510-992-7800Fee/Pickup: CRV, non-CRV; large quantitieswww.ebcc-school.org el cerrito Recycling center7501 Schmidt Ln., El Cerrito510-215-4350Drop-off site onlywww.ecrecycling.org

Frys Machinery & Metals1845 W. Winton Ave., Hayward510-276-4344Buyback/Drop-off: CRV, scrapPickup: large quantities golden gate Disposal & RecyclingOakland/San Francisco415-626-4000Fee/Pickup: CRV, non-CRV, scrap; large quantitieswww.sfrecycling.com

goodwill Donation stationsCall for CRV buyback locations510-534-6666Buyback: CRVwww.goodwill.org lakeside non-Ferrous Metals412 Madison St., Oakland510-444-5466Buyback/Drop-offPickup: large quantities

livermore glass2136 Railroad Ave., Livermore925-447-6411Drop-off: scrapwww.livermoreglass.com

How does recycling aluminum make a difference?Recycling aluminum cans saves 95% of the energy required to make cans from scratch. Talk about lowering your carbon footprint!

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national Recycling corp.1312 Kirkham St., Oakland510-268-1022Buyback: CRVPickup: large quantitieswww.nationalrecycle.com

nexcycle Recycling centersCall for CRV buyback locations800-883-2274Buyback: CRVwww.nexcyclecalifornia.com

norcal Waste services of Alameda county520 Third St., Ste. 208, Oakland510-267-0852Fee/Pickup: CRV and non-CRV, scrap; large quantities onlywww.norcalwasteservicesofalameda county.com

Oakland small Business Recycling ProgramPay as you throw collection program510-238-7283Fee/Pickup: beverage containers; curbside collectionwww.oaklandpw.com/oakrecycles/at_work/smallbusiness/

Recycling & Resource Recovery systems3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton925-846-4062Buyback: CRV Drop-off: scrap, foil/pans

Refund Recycling2680 Old First St., Livermore925-606-1435Buyback/Drop-off: CRVPickup: large quantities

sims Metal30104 Industrial Pkwy. S.W., Hayward510-471-6600Buyback: CRV, scrapwww.sims-group.com

smurfit - stone Recycling800 - 77th Ave., Oakland510-635-9383Drop-off: CRV, scrapPickup: large quantitieswww.smurfit-stone.net

standard iron & Metal4525 San Leandro St, Oakland510-535-0222Buyback/Drop-off: CRV, scrapPickup: large quantitieswww.standardiron.net

Tomra PacificCall for CRV buyback locations800-266-2453Buyback: CRV

Tri-ceD community Recycling33377 Western Ave., Union City510-471-3850Buyback: CRV, foil/pans

Vasco Road landfill & Recycling Drop-off4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore925-447-0491Drop-off site only

Weisco RecyclingDanville925-743-8193Buyback/Pickup: large quantitieswww.weiscorecycling.com

ANTIFREEzE See Motor Oil & Oil Filters, Antifreeze, Auto Batteries, page 37.

ApplIANCES - WORkINgReusing appliances conserves valuable nonrenewable resources by avoiding the use of new materials that are used in producing new appliances.

Bay Area Rescue Mission123 MacDonald Ave., Richmond510-215-4887Drop-off: small, workingPickup: large quantitieswww.bayarearescue.org

Full gospel Mission Ministry Thrift shop27955 Mission Blvd., Hayward510-537-7338Drop-off: small appliances

goodwill storesCall for locations510-534-6666Drop-off: small appliances onlywww.goodwill.org

Habitat for Humanity east Bay Restore9235 San Leandro St., Oakland510-777-1447Drop-off/Pickup: must be under 5 years oldwww.habitateb.org/restore

J. caseber Washers & Dryers1908 - 10th St., Berkeley510-548-4419Drop-off/Pickup

Jebs Appliance847 E. Lewelling Blvd., Hayward510-278-3511Drop-off/Pickup

low cost Appliances6451 San Pablo Ave., Oakland510-658-4404Fee/Drop-off/Pickup

PARcABay Area Service877-997-2722Pickup: small applianceswww.parca.org/pickups.htm

st. Vincent de PaulCall for locations800-607-4357Drop-off/Pickupwww.svdp.org

The salvation ArmyCall for locations800-958-7825Drop-off/Pickupwww.satruck.com

Thrift TownSee phone book for locations inFremont, San LeandroDrop-off: small appliances

urban Ore7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley510-841-7283(SAVE)Drop-off: small applianceswww.urbanore.citysearch.com

ApplIANCES - NOT WORkINgBy law, appliances must have hazardous materials removed prior to recycling. Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and water coolers contain ozone-depleting refrigerants (CFCs/Freon) that must be removed by a professional. Do not attempt to do this yourself. In most cases an additional fee is charged for these appliances.

Berkeley Recycling center2nd & Gilman St., Berkeley510-524-0113Drop-off: no CFCswww.berkeleyrecycling.org

Berkeley Transfer station /Oil Recycling Depot1201- 2nd St., Berkeley510-981-7270Fee/Drop-off: all applianceswww.ci.berkeley.ca.us/pw

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custom Alloy scrap2730 Peralta St., Oakland510-893-6476Fee/Drop-off: no Freonwww.customalloy.com

D c Metals / W c Rose2399 Davis St., San Leandro510-569-2255Fee/Drop-off: all appliancesPickup: large quantitieswww.dcmetals.com

Davis st. Transfer station / Recycling Park2615 Davis St., San Leandro510-638-2303Fee/Drop-off: all applianceswww.wm.com

Dull OneHayward510-377-4667Fee/Pickup: large quantities

Frys Machinery & Metals1845 W. Winton Ave., Hayward510-276-4344Fee/Drop-off

J. caseber Washers & Dryers1908 - 10th St., Berkeley510-548-4419Drop-off/Pickup

JAcO environmentalServes all of Alameda County800-741-0172Fee/Pickup: small quantitieswww.appliancerecycling.com

Jebs Appliance847 E. Lewelling Blvd., Hayward510-278-3511Drop-off/Pickup

Pleasanton Transfer station3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton925-846-2042Fee/Drop-offwww.pleasantongarbageservice.com

sims Metal30104 Industrial Pkwy. S.W., Hayward510-471-6600Drop-off/Pickup: large quantitieswww.sims-group.com

Vasco Road landfill & Recycling Drop-off4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore925-447-0491Fee/Drop-off: non-working appliances

ART & EDUCATIONAl mATERIAlS - REUSEBay Area Rescue Mission123 MacDonald Ave., Richmond510-215-4887Drop-off: books, toys, games;Pickup: large quantitieswww.bayarearescue.org

Books for the Barrios2350 - D Whitman Rd., Concord925-687-7701Drop-off: school/art supplies, toys, games, books, softwarewww.booksforthebarrios.com

Buenas Vidas youth Ranch Thrift store116 North L St., Livermore925-449-7702Drop-off: school/art supplies, toys, gameswww.bvyr.org

childrens Hospital747 - 52nd St., Oakland510-428-3471Drop-off: new toys, games, art supplieswww.childrenshospitaloakland.org

DR31960 Williams St., San Leandro510-351-0520Pickup: large quantities audio/videotapes, maps, magazines, musical instruments, manual typewriters, sewing machines, buttonswww.svdp.us/mainsite/recycling/dr3.html

east Bay Depot for creative Reuse4695 Telegraph Ave., Oakland510-547-6470Drop-off/Pickup: school/art supplies, toys, games, softwarewww.creativereuse.org

goodwill storesCall for locations510-534-6666Drop-off: school/art supplies, toys, gameswww.goodwill.org

Mannequin Madness2020 Dennison St., Suite 15, Oakland510-444-0650Buyback/Pickup: mannequinswww.mannequinmadness.com

Why is there a fee to take away my old fridge?Most older refrigerators, freezers, and air-conditioners contain ozone-depleting refrigerants (CFCs/Freon) that must be removed by a professional. Each molecule of a CFC can destroy more than 100,000 molecules of the earths protective ozone layer. Appliance recyclers capture CFCs and avoid releasing them into the air. Do not attempt to do this yourself.

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Oakland Public schools - Music Dept.314 E. 10th St., Oakland510-879-8116Drop-off/Pickup: musical instruments

RAFT - Resource Area for Teaching1355 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose408-451-1420Drop-off/Pickup: school/art supplies, toys, games, softwarewww.raft.net

scRAP801 Toland St., San Francisco415-647-1746Drop-off/Pickup: school/art supplies, toys, games, softwarewww.scrap-sf.org

st. Vincent de PaulCall for locations800-607-4357Drop-off: school/art supplies, toys, gameswww.svdp.org

st. Vincent de Paul Free Dining Room675 - 23rd St., Oakland510-451-7676Drop-off: childrens toys, books

The salvation ArmyCall for locations800-958-7825Drop-off: school/art supplies, toys, gameswww.satruck.com

Tinkers Workshop84 Bolivar Dr., Berkeley510-644-2577Drop-off: chemistry equipmentwww.tinkersworkshop.org

urban Ore7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley510-841-7283(SAVE)Drop-off: school/art supplies, fabric, buttons, beadswww.urbanore.citysearch.com

Western service Workers unionCall for locationOakland510-832-2111Drop-off: school supplies, toys, games

ASpHAlT, BRICk, CONCRETE, gRAvEl, pORCElAIN - RECYClEAJ HaulingBerkeley510-665-4329Fee/Pickup: concrete

Altamont landfill10840 Altamont Pass Rd., Livermore800-449-6349Fee/Drop-offwww.wm.com

Aman environmental construction8300 Baldwin St., Oakland510-553-0110Fee/Drop-off: asphalt (grindings), concretewww.amanenvironmental.com

Berkeley Transfer station / Oil Recycling Depot1201- 2nd St., Berkeley510-981-7270Fee/Drop-off: concrete Pickup: large quantitieswww.ci.berkeley.ca.us/pw

Davis st. Transfer station / Recycling Park2615 Davis St., San Leandro510-638-2303Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, concrete, gravel, porcelainwww.wm.com

Dutra Materials961 Western Dr., Richmond510-970-7710Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, concrete, concrete with rebarwww.dutragroup.com

east Bay RockOakland510-986-0964Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, concretewww.eastbayrock.com

granite Rock Recycling100 Granite Rock Way, San Jose408-574-3000Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, concretewww.graniterock.com

landfill Management4001 W. Winton Ave., Hayward510-784-0825Fee/Drop-off

Pleasanton Transfer station3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton925-846-2042Fee/Drop-off: broken porcelain toilets, sinkswww.pleasantongarbageservice.com

Raisch ProductsFremont, San Jose, Sunnyvale408-227-9222Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, concrete, broken brick, porcelain, roofing tilewww.raischproducts.com

Vasco Road landfill & Recycling Drop-off4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore925-447-0491Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, concrete

Vulcan Materials501 El Charro Rd., Pleasanton925-485-1279Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, concrete, gravelwww.vulcanmaterials.com

Zanker Road Resource Management705 Los Esteros Rd., San Jose408-263-2384Fee/Drop-off: asphalt, bricks, concrete with rebar, porcelainwww.z-best.com

AUDIO & vIDEOTApES, BOOkS, CDs, DvDs, RECORDS - REUSEAgape VillagesSan Ramon925-866-3020Drop-off: childrens audio/videotapes, books, software, CDswww.agapevillages.org

AuralTech cD RefinishingMail-in program888-454-3223Fee/Mail-in Program: repairs damaged CDs, CD-ROMs, DVDswww.auraltech.com

Berkeley Public library2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley510-981-6100Drop-off: audio/videotapes, bookswww.berkeleypubliclibrary.org

Blue Rectangle1355 Park St., Alameda510-337-0750Drop-off: books, DVDs, CDs, audiotapes, and LPsPickup: large quantitieswww.bluerectangle.com

Books for the Barrios2350 - D Whitman Rd., Concord925-687-7701Drop-off: books, current magazineswww.booksforthebarrios.com

21A Z DirectoryBuenas Vidas youth Ranch Thrift store116 North L St., Livermore925-449-7702Drop-off: books, audio/videotapes, records, CDs, softwarewww.bvyr.org

childrens Book Project530 Lake Park Ave., Oakland510-238-2301Drop-off: childrens books (no textbooks)www.childrensbookproject.org

childrens Hospital747 - 52nd St., Oakland510-428-3471Drop-off: gently used childrens bookswww.childrenshospitaloakland.org

DR31960 Williams St., San Leandro510-351-0520Pickup: audio/videotapes, books, records; large quantitieswww.svdp.us/mainsite/recycling/dr3.html

east Bay Depot for creative Reuse4695 Telegraph Ave., Oakland510-547-6470Drop-off: audio/videotapes, bookswww.creativereuse.org

Friends of the Albany library1247 Marin Ave., Albany510-526-3720Drop-off: books, audio/videotapes, magazineswww.aclibrary.org

Friends of the Berkeley library2433 Channing Way, Berkeley510-841-5604Drop-off: books, audio/videotapes, records, CDswww.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/support/friends.html

Friends of the Oakland library721 Washington St., Oakland510-444-0473Drop-off: books, audio/videotapes, records, CDswww.fopl.org

Friends of the san leandro library300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro510-577-3986Drop-off: books, audio books, CDs, DVDswww.sanleandrolibrary.org

Full gospel Mission Ministry Thrift shop27955 Mission Blvd., Hayward510-537-7338Drop-off: audio/videotapes, books, CDs

goodwill storesCall for locations510-534-6666Drop-off: books, CDs, records, audio/videotapeswww.goodwill.org

Kaiser Permanente Medical center901 Nevin Ave., Richmond510-307-2539Drop-off: adult and childrens books

Oakland Technology exchange West1680 - 14th St., Oakland510-893-4822Drop-off/Pickup: software applicationswww.otxwest.org

RAFT - Resource Area for Teaching1355 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose408-451-1420Drop-off/Pickup: audio/videotapes, CDs, jewel cases, diskettes, softwarewww.raft.net

scRAP801 Toland St., San Francisco415-647-1746Drop-off/Pickup: audio/videotapes, books, CDs, recordswww.scrap-sf.org

st. Vincent de PaulCall for locations800-607-4357Drop-off: books, CDs, records, audio/videotapeswww.svdp.org

st. Vincent de Paul Free Dining Room675 - 23rd St., Oakland510-451-7676Drop-off: childrens books

The salvation ArmyCall for locations800-958-7825Drop-off: books, CDs, records, audio/videotapeswww.satruck.com

Thrift TownSee phone book for locations inFremont, San LeandroDrop-off: books, audio/videotapes, records, CDs

Tinkers Workshop84 Bolivar Dr., Berkeley510-644-2577Drop-off: technical how-to bookswww.tinkersworkshop.org

Every year, Americans throw away 3 to 4 million CDs. Instead of adding to the landfill, you can find options for reusing and recycling CDs and other media. See options listed on pages 20 21.

What do I do with my old CDs?

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Toms computer WarehouseEmeryville510-654-1080Drop-off: diskettes, CDswww.tomscomputerwarehouse.net

Toy-go-Round1361 Solano Ave., Albany510-527-1363Buyback/Drop-off: toys, games, childrens bookswww.etoygoround.com

urban Ore7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley510-841-7283(SAVE)Buyback/Drop-off: audio/video tapes, books, records, CDswww.urbanore.citysearch.com

VA Outpatient clinic4951 Arroyo Rd., Livermore925-373-4700Drop-off: books, current magazines

AUDIO & vIDEOTApES, DISkETTES, CDs, DvDs - RECYClEAlameda county computer Resource center1501 Eastshore Hwy., Berkeley510-528-4052Fee/Drop-off: diskettes, CDswww.accrc.org

BarterBee.com, inc.Fee/Mail-in Program: CDs, DVDs, and video gameswww.BarterBee.com

computer Recycling center370 W. Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale888-887-3372Fee/Drop-off: disketteswww.crc.org

ecodiskNational Program888-797-7638Fee/Mail-in service/Pickup: disks, CDs, tapeswww.ecodisk.com

e-cycle electronic Waste Recycling2442 Research Dr., Livermore925-371-1050Fee/Drop-off: videotapes, CDs, diskettes, jewel cases, computer books Fee/Pickup: large quantitieswww.ecycle.info

Friends of the Albany library1247 Marin Avenue, Albany510-526-3720www.aclibrary.org

g.B. industrial1528 Atlantic Street, Union City510-489-0881Pickup: CDs/laser disks; large quantitieswww.gbimcorp.com

greenDiskNational Program800-305-3475Fee/Mail-in program: disks, tapes, CDs, CD/jewel cases, videotapes, ink cartridges, disketteswww.greendisk.com

Hackett electronics1260 N. 13th St., San Jose408-283-9000Drop-off: CDs/laser diskswww.hackettelec.com

MBA PolymersRichmond510-231-9031Fee/Pickup: CDs; large quantitieswww.mbapolymers.com

MRc PolymersNational Program773-890-9000Mail-in program: CD/Jewel cases, CDs, laser diskswww.mrcpolymers.com

Polymer Recovery servicesSanta Clara408-748-9715Pickup: CDs; large quantities

super link Plastic888 - 92nd Ave., Oakland510-568-1086Buyback/Pickup/Drop-off: CDs, jewel cases; large quantitieswww.superlinkusa.com

Toms computer WarehouseEmeryville510-654-1080Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: disketteswww.tomscomputerwarehouse.net

Weird stuff Warehouse384 W. Caribbean Dr., Sunnyvale408-743-5650Buyback/Drop-off: softwarewww.weirdstuff.com

BATTERIES - AUTOmOTIvESee Motor Oil & Oil Filters, Antifreeze, Auto Batteries, page 37.

BATTERIES - HOUSEHOlD & RECHARgEABlEBy law, all household and rechargeable batteries cannot be thrown into the trash and must be recycled. Batteries of all types contain harmful and caustic materials. Household or disposable batteries can be properly disposed of at one of the Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste facilities. For more information, see page 13.

Alameda county Household Hazardous Waste ProgramLocations in Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Oakland800-606-6606Free drop-off: all types of batterieswww.household-hazwaste.org

AeRc Recycling solutions30677 Huntwood Ave., Hayward510-429-1129Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: all types; large quantitieswww.aercrecycling.com

Alameda county computer Resource center1501 Eastshore Hwy., Berkeley510-528-4052Drop-offwww.accrc.org

Arts Automotive2871 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley510-540-7093Fee/Drop-off: household onlywww.artsautomotive.com

AT&T WirelessSee phone book for locationsDrop-off: rechargeable batteries onlywww.cingular.com

Berkeley Recycling center2nd & Gilman St., Berkeley510-524-0113Drop-off: household only; small quantitieswww.berkeleyrecycling.org

circuit citySee phone book for locationsDrop-off: rechargeable batteries onlywww.circuitcity.com/ccd/locator.do

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iKeA4400 Shellmound St., Emeryville510-420-4532Drop-off: residential quantitieswww.ikea.com

Petes Ace Hardware2569 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley510-581-7633Drop-off: small quantitieswww.peteshardware.com

Philip servicesBenicia877-748-3040Fee/Pickup: all types; large quantitieswww.philipnow.com

Radio shackBay Area Service800-843-7422Drop-off: rechargeable, household, and buttonwww.radioshack.com

Rechargeable Battery Recycling corp.Call for information on dozens of outletsNational Program800-822-8837Drop-off: rechargeable batterieswww.rbrc.org

RecyclightsSan Leandro800-884-8982Drop-off: rechargeable batteriesFee/Pickup: large quantitieswww.recyclights.com

safety KleenOakland510-832-7942Fee/Pickup: large quantitieswww.safety-kleen.com

staplesSee phone book for locationsDrop-off: rechargeable batterieswww.staples.com

TargetSee phone book for store locations800-440-0680Drop-off: rechargeable batterieswww.target.com

BICYClES - REUSEAgape VillagesSan Ramon925-866-3020Drop-offwww.agapevillages.org

Buenas Vidas youth Ranch Thrift store116 North L St., Livermore925-449-7702Drop-offwww.bvyr.org

cyclepath22510 Foothill Blvd., Hayward510-881-5177Drop-offwww.cyclepathhayward.com

cycles of change510- 595-4625Drop-off: call for locationswww.cyclesofchange.org

Full gospel Mission Ministry Thrift shop27955 Mission Blvd., Hayward510-537-7338Drop-off

goodwill storesCall for locations510-534-6666Drop-offwww.goodwill.org

Karim cycle2800 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley510-841-2181Drop-off: also accepts bike parts, and accessorieswww.teamkarim.com

Missing link1961 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley510-843-4763Buyback/Drop-off: bicycles, bike parts and accessorieswww.missinglink.org

PARcABay Area Service877-997-2722Pickupwww.parca.org/pickups.htm

Play it Again sports5548 Springdale Ave., Pleasanton925-734-6750Buyback/Drop-offwww.playitagainsports.com

Recycles Bike shop3120 Sacramento St., Berkeley510-665-1889Buyback/Drop-off

st. Vincent de PaulCall for locations800-607-4357Drop-offwww.svdp.org

State law requires that all types of household and rechargeable batteries be recycled. Batteries can be recycled at:

AllAlamedaCountyHousehold Hazardous Waste (HHW) facilities; see page 11 for information.

Manyresidentialcurbsiderecycling programs now accept household batteries. See Recycling Collection, pages 46 47 for more infor-mation.

Manyretailersnowcollectbatteries; see listings on pages 22 23.

More information on recycling batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and other universal waste can be found on page 13.

Why cant I toss my old batteries in the trash?

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The salvation ArmyCall for locations800-958-7825Drop-offwww.satruck.com

Thrift TownSee phone book for locations inFremont, San LeandroDrop-off

Trips for Kids / The Recyclery610 - 4th St., San Rafael415-458-2986Drop-off: bicycles, bike parts, accessorieswww.tripsforkids.org

urban Ore7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley510-841-7283(SAVE)Buyback/Drop-offwww.urbanore.citysearch.com

BOOkS - REUSESee Audio & Videotapes, Books, CDs, DVDs, Records - Reuse, page 20.

BOOkS - RECYClESee Paper & Cardboard - Recycle, page 40.

BUCkETS & DRUmS - RECYClEMost plastic buckets and drums are made for HDPE #2 plastic.

Amigo environmental760 Market Ave., Richmond800-995-7714Buyback/Drop-off: HDPE #2 plastic drums, buckets, toters Fee/Pickup: large quantitieswww.amigoenvironmental.com

containers unlimited10901 Russet St., Oakland510-430-0513Drop-off: buckets, metal/plastic drums Fee/Pickup: large quantitiescontainersunlimited.com

g.B. industrial1528 Atlantic Street, Union City510-489-0881Fee/Pickup: plastic drums/buckets; large quantitieswww.gbimcorp.com

Materials ReuseOakland510-435-8988Fee/Pickup: plastic drums/buckets; large quantities

Myers container Management services21301 Cloud Way, Hayward800-272-6202Drop-off: buckets, all types of drums Fee/Pickup: large quantitieswww.myerscontainer.com

QuestarHayward510-324-1333Drop-off: metal, plastic drumsFee/Pickup: large quantitieswww.questarusa.com

super link Plastic888 - 92nd Ave., Oakland510-568-1086Buyback/Pickup: buckets; large quantitieswww.superlinkusa.com

BUIlDINg mATERIAlS - REUSEDonating and/or buying used and reusable building materials is an important way to help keep valuable resources out of landfills. Patronage of these businesses and services conserves resources and sustains job trades and skills. To learn about Green Building, see page 5.

Building ResourcesSan Francisco415-285-7814Buyback/Drop-off: bathroom fixtures, doors, windows, hardware, brick, toilets, tile/masonry, toilets, sinks, wire, lighting, lumber, ironwork, cabinetswww.buildingresources.org

c & K salvage718 Douglas Ave., Oakland510-569-2070Drop-off: bathroom fixtures, doors, sinks, hardware, brick, tile/masonry, lumber

Habitat for Humanity east Bay Restore9235 San Leandro St., Oakland510-777-1447Drop-off/Pickup: bathroom fixtures, doors, windows, hardware, toilets, sinks, wire, lighting, lumber, ironwork, cabinets, tools, insulationwww.habitateb.org/restore

Ohmega salvage2407 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley510-843-7368Buyback/Drop-off: pre-1940s sinks, toilets, hardware, doors, windows, bathtubs, brickswww.ohmegasalvage.com

Reusable lumber companyP.O. Box 620327, Woodside650-529-9122 Pickup: doors, lumber, windowswww.reusablelumber.com

The sink Factory2140 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley510-540-8193Buyback/Drop-off/Pickup: sinks, tile, bathtubs, toilets, bathroom fixtureswww.sinkfactory.com

This & That used Building Materials1701 Rumrill Blvd., San Pablo510-232-1273Buyback/Drop-off/Pickup: bathroom fixtures, doors, windows, hardware, tools, brick, tile/masonry, toilets, sinks, wire, lighting, lumber, ironwork, tools, cabinets

urban Ore7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley510-841-7283(SAVE)Buyback/Drop-off: bathroom fixtures, doors, windows, hardware, brick, tile/masonry, toilets, sinks, wire, lighting, lumber, ironwork, cabinetswww.urbanore.citysearch.com

Whole House Building supply & salvage1955 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto650-856-0634Drop-off: bathroom fixtures, doors, windows, hardware, tile/masonry, toilets, sinks, wire, lighting, brick, lumber, ironwork, cabinetswww.driftwoodsalvage.com

CAR & vEHIClE DONATIONSThere are several organizations that will accept cars, trucks, motorcycles, and boats for donation, in working or non-working condition. Below are a few list-ings and websites where you can select to which nonprofit organization youd like to donate your vehicle.www.cars4charities.org 1-866-448-3487www.onlinecardonation.org 1-888-228-7320www.cars4causes.net 1-800-242-7489

Bay Area Rescue Mission123 MacDonald Ave., Richmond510-215-4887Drop-off/Pickupwww.bayarearescue.org

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east Bay sPcA8323 Baldwin St., Oakland510-569-0702Drop-off/Pickupwww.eastbayspca.org

goodwill510-698-7208Pickupwww.eastbaygoodwill.org

PARcABay Area Service877-997-2722Pickupwww.parca.org/pickups.htm

save The BayOakland510-452-9261Pickupwww.savesfbay.org/support/cardonation.cfm

st. Vincent de PaulCall for locations510-636-4245Pickup

The salvation ArmyCall for locations800-958-7825Pickupwww.satruck.com

Volunteers of America Auto DonationsOakland800-559-5458Pickupwww.voaba.org

CARDBOARDSee Paper & Cardboard - Recycle, page 40.

CARpET & pADDINg - REUSEPhilanthropy By Design1355 Market St., San Francisco415-380-9568Drop-off: usable carpet/paddingwww.pbd.org

RAFT - Resource Area for Teaching1355 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose408-451-1420Drop-off/Pickup: sampleswww.raft.net

Reusable lumber companyP.O. Box 620327, Woodside650-529-9122Drop-off: usable carpet/paddingwww.reusablelumber.com

scRAP801 Toland St., San Francisco415-647-1746Drop-off/Pickup: usable carpet samples and padding, min. 18"x18"www.scrap-sf.org

The Reuse People9235 San Leandro St., Oakland888-588-9490Drop-off/Pickup: usable carpet/paddingwww.thereusepeople.org

urban Ore7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley510-841-7283(SAVE)Drop-off: usable carpet/paddingwww.urbanore.citysearch.com

Whole House Building supply & salvage1955 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto650-856-0634Drop-off: usable carpet/paddingwww.driftwoodsalvage.com

CARpET, CARpET pADDINg & pOlYURETHANE FOAm - RECYClEBobs Foam Factory4055 Pestana Pl., Fremont510-657-2420Drop-off: polyurethane foamPickup: large quantitieswww.bobsfoam.com

chamlian enterprises, inc.2360 South Orange Ave., Fresno800-399-8597Fee/Pickup: large quantitiesNo fee/drop-offwww.chamlian.com

Dannys Padding & Foam Recycling1745 Walsh Ave., Santa Clara408-492-9033Drop-off: carpet padding, polyurethane foamPickup: large quantities

Davis st. Transfer station / Recycling Park2615 Davis St., San Leandro510-638-2303Fee/Drop-off: carpet paddingwww.wm.com

sF carpet Recycling1588 Carroll Ave., San Francisco415-671-2921Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: large quantities

When you buy recycled items, you save resources and complete the recycling loop. Look for the Post-consumer Content on the label that tells you the materials have been recovered after use by consumers.

Whats so important about buying recycled stuff?

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sunrise Pad & Foam2781 Teagarden St., San Leandro510-352-9185Buyback/Drop-off: carpet padding, polyurethane foamPickup: large quantities

CEllUlAR TElEpHONES & HANDHElD DEvICESSee also Computers & Electronics - Reuse & Recycle, page 27.

A.s.i. cyber e-Waste Recycling33367 Croation Way, Union City510-468-2642Drop-offwww.recycle1234.com

AT&T WirelessSee phone book for locationsDrop-off: cellular telephoneswww.cingular.com

Best BuySee phone book for locationsDrop-off: cellular phoneswww.bestbuy.com

call to ProtectNational Program888-901-SAFEMail-in program: cellular telephones for domestic abuse victimswww.donateaphone.com

cellforcash.comNational Program800-503-8026Buyback/Mail-in Program: cellular telephoneswww.cellforcash.com

circuit citySee phone book for locationsDrop-off: cellular telephoneswww.circuitcity.com/ccd/locator.do

ewaste solutionsBay Area925-437-9558www.ewastesolutions.org

staplesSee phone book for locationsDrop-off: cellular phoneswww.staples.com

universal Waste Management, inc.721 37th Ave., Oakland888-832-9839www.unwaste.com

Verizon WirelessSee phone book for locations800-256-4646Drop-off: cellular phoneswww.verizonwireless.com/b2c/storelocator/index.jsp

CHRISTmAS TREESAll cities in Alameda County provide recycling of yard trimmings year-round. Call your garbage service provider for information on tree recycling during the holiday season. See Recycling Collection, pages 46 47.

ClOTHINg, REmNANTS & TExTIlE - REUSE & RECYClEMost thrift shops accept used clothing for resale.

Agape VillagesSan Ramon925-866-3020Drop-off: childrens clothes, jacketswww.agapevillages.org

Bay Area Rescue Mission123 MacDonald Ave., Richmond510-215-4887Drop-off: clean, wearable garmentsPickup: large quantitieswww.bayarearescue.org

Books for the Barrios2350 - D Whitman Rd., Concord925-687-7701Drop-off: clean, wearable garmentswww.booksforthebarrios.com

Buenas Vidas youth Ranch Thrift store116 North L St., Livermore925-449-7702Drop-off: clean, wearable garmentswww.bvyr.org

crisis Pregnancy center33523 Western Ave., Union City510-487-4357Drop-off: maternity/baby clothes

Davis street Family Resource center3081 Teagarden St., San Leandro510-347-4620Drop-off: clean, wearable clothing, jacketswww.davisstreet.org

east Bay sPcA8323 Baldwin St., Oakland510-569-0702Drop-off: towels, blankets, pillowcases, comforters, small rugswww.eastbayspca.org

emergency shelter ProgramHayward510-786-1181Drop-off: womens professional apparel

Fashion After Passion1205 Lincoln Ave., Alameda510-769-6667Buyback/Drop-off: maternity/baby clothing

Full gospel Mission Ministry Thrift shop27955 Mission Blvd., Hayward510-537-7338Drop-off: clean, wearable garments

goodwill storesCall for locations510-534-6666Drop-off: clean, wearable garments, clothing scrapswww.goodwill.org

One World RunningNational Program303-473-1314Mail-in program: running shoes and apparelwww.boulder-running.com/oneworldrunning/ shoedrop.php

PARcABay Area Service877-997-2722Pickup: clean, wearable garments, fabricwww.parca.org/pickups.htm

Philanthropy By Design1355 Market St., San Francisco415-380-9568Drop-off: fabricwww.pbd.org

RAFT - Resource Area for Teaching1355 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose408-451-1420Drop-off/Pickup: clean fabric, remnants, yarnwww.raft.net

scRAP801 Toland St., San Francisco415-647-1746Drop-off/Pickup: fabric, remnants, yarnswww.scrap-sf.org

square Meals Project2607 Ellsworth St., Berkeley510-649-8154Pickup: clean, wearable garments, blankets, towels and toiletries

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st. Vincent de PaulCall for locations800-607-4357Drop-off: clean, wearable garmentswww.svdp.org

st. Vincent de Paul Free Dining Room675 - 23rd St., Oakland510-451-7676Drop-off: clean, wearable garments

The salvation ArmyCall for locations800-958-7825Drop-off: clean, wearable garmentswww.satruck.com

Thrift TownSee phone book for locations inFremont, San LeandroDrop-off: clean, wearable garments

united TextileSan Leandro510-276-2288Pickup: fabric, textile; large quantitieswww.unitedtextileinc.com

urban Ore7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley510-841-7283(SAVE)Drop-off: clean, wearable garmentswww.urbanore.citysearch.com

VA Outpatient clinic4951 Arroyo Rd., Livermore925-373-4700Drop-off: clean, wearable garments

Wardrobe for Opportunity570 14th St., 5, Oakland510-463-4100Drop-off: womens and mens professional apparel, accessorieswww.wardrobe.org

Western service Workers unionCall for locationOakland510-832-2111Drop-off: clean/wearable professional apparel

COmpUTERS & ElECTRONICS - REUSE & RECYClE A.s.i. cyber e-Waste Recycling33367 Croation Way, Union City510-468-2642Drop-off/Pickupwww.recycle1234.com

A to Z RecyclingOakland510-943-2161Free Pick-up: TVs, computers, monitors, VCRs, cellular phones

Aaron Metals750 - 105th Ave., Oakland510-569-6767Buyback/Drop-off: non-working computers Pickup: large quantities onlywww.aaronmetals.com

Access 2 TechnologyOakland510-393-6242Drop-off: working Macintosh computers, monitors, peripheralswww.a2t.org

AcQ Office/electronic Waste Management27607 Industrial Blvd., Hayward866-335-3373No-fee/Drop-off: computers, monitors, peripherals, home/office electronics, handhelds, TVs Pickup: large quantitieswww.noewaste.com

AeR Worldwide42744 Boscell Rd., Fremont510-300-0500Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: computers, monitors, cellular telephonesPickup: large quantitieswww.aerworldwide.com

AeRc Recycling solutions30677 Huntwood Ave., Hayward510-429-1129Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: computers, monitors, office electronics; large quantitieswww.aercrecycling.com

Alameda county computer Resource center1501 Eastshore Hwy., Berkeley510-528-4052No Fee/Drop-off: computers, monitors, TVs, peripherals, handhelds, home/office electronics Pickup: large quantitieswww.accrc.org

Allied Waste/e-cycling center42600 Boyce Rd., Fremont510-657-3500Fremont residents only Drop-off: TVs, monitors, peripherals, computers, home/office electronicswww.ci.fremont.ca.us/Environment/default.htm

Electronic waste accounts for 70 percent of the overall toxic waste that you currently find in landfills. In addition to valuable metals like aluminum, electronics often contain hazardous materials like lead and mercury. When placed in a landfill, these materials can contaminate soil as well as drinking water.

Donate or recycle your TV at one of the locations listed on this page. For more information about recycling electronic waste, see page 12.

I just got a new flat-screen TV.

What do I do with my old TV?

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ARc international2227 Commerce Pl., Hayward510-887-7876Drop-off: computers, monitors, home/ office electronics, TVs, cellular phones Fee/Pickup: large quantities onlywww.arcic.com

Berkeley Transfer station / Oil Recycling Depot1201- 2nd St., Berkeley510-981-7270Fee/Drop-off: computers, monitors, TVs, peripherals, home/office electronicswww.ci.berkeley.ca.us/pw

Books for the Barrios2350 - D Whitman Rd., Concord925-687-7701Drop-off: working computerswww.booksforthebarrios.com

Bse RecyclingFremont800-839-5762Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: TVs, computers, monitors, office electronics, peripheralswww.bse-recycling.com

Buenas Vidas youth Ranch Thrift store116 North L St., Livermore925-449-7702Drop-off: working computers, typewriterswww.bvyr.org

clark Business MachinesBerkeley510-843-2326Drop-off: office electronics

clean computer campaignOnline ServiceBay Area referral service for electronics recyclingwww.svtc.igc.org/cleancc/e_platform.htm

D c Metals / W c Rose2399 Davis St., San Leandro510-569-2255Fee/Drop-off: non-working computers. No monitorswww.dcmetals.com

Davis st. Transfer station / Recycling Park2615 Davis St., San Leandro510-638-2303Drop-off: non-working monitors, TVs, computers, home/office electronics, handhelds, cellular telephones, stereoswww.wm.com

east Bay conservation corps2014 Market St., Oakland510-992-7800Drop-off: computers, monitors, TVs Pickup: large quantitieswww.ebcc-school.org

east Bay Recycling1221 B 3rd St., Oakland510-281-8234Drop-off: computers, TVs, monitors, VCRs, cellular telephones Fee/Pickup: large quantities

e-cycle electronic Waste Recycling2442 Research Dr., Livermore925-371-1050Fee/Drop-off: working/non-working computers, peripherals, monitors, TVs, home electronics, cellular telephones, handhelds, softwareFee/Pickup: large quantitieswww.ecycle.info

e-Recycle On us1271 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek925-934-1515Drop-off: computers, monitors, TVs, home/office electronics Pickup: large quantities onlywww.erecycleonus.com

ewaste solutionsBay Area925-437-9558Free Drop-off/Pickupwww.ewastesolutions.org

Full gospel Mission Ministry Thrift shop27955 Mission Blvd., Hayward510-537-7338Drop-off: working home electronics, computers, monitors, peripherals, TVs

goodwill storesCall for locations510-534-6666Drop-off: working home electronicswww.goodwill.org

greenDiskNational Program800-305-3475Fee/Mail-in program: cellular telephones, pagers, handheldswww.greendisk.com

HMR usA, inc.435 - 23rd St., San Francisco415-647-6071Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: monitors, home/office electronics, computers, TVs; large quantitieswww.hmrusa.com

iBM Pc Recycling serviceNational ProgramFee/Mail-in program: monitors, computers, printers, peripheralswww-1.ibm.com/financing/dispose/ buyback.html

Oakland Technology exchange West1680 - 14th St., Oakland510-893-4822Drop-off/Pickup: monitors, computers, peripheralswww.otxwest.org

Pleasanton Transfer station3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton925-846-2042Fee/Drop-off: non-working computers, monitors, household electronics, TVswww.pleasantongarbageservice.com

RAFT - Resource Area for Teaching1355 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose408-451-1420Drop-off/Pickup: working VCRs, monitors, computers, peripheralswww.raft.net

Recycle for Breast cancer31 Beta Ct. Suite C, San Ramon800-315-9580Drop-off/Mail-in: cellular telephones, TVs, computers, monitors, home electronics Pickup: large quantitieswww.recycleforbreastcancer.org

sims Metal30104 Industrial Pkwy. S.W., Hayward510-471-6600Buyback/Drop-off: computers, TVs Pickup: large quantitieswww.sims-group.com

st. Vincent de PaulCall for locations800-607-4357Drop-off: working home electronicswww.svdp.org

standard iron & Metal4525 San Leandro St, Oakland510-535-0222Buyback/Drop-off: non-working electronics Pickup: large quantitieswww.standardiron.net

staplesSee phone book for locationsDrop-off: computers, monitors, laptops, printers, faxeswww.staples.com

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The salvation ArmyCall for locations800-958-7825Drop-off: working home electronicswww.satruck.com

Thrift TownSee phone book for locations inFremont, San LeandroDrop-off: working home electronics

Tinkers Workshop84 Bolivar Dr., Berkeley510-644-2577Drop-off/Pickup: camera/video equipment, sewing machineswww.tinkersworkshop.org

Toms computer WarehouseEmeryville510-654-1080Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: computers, VCRs, peripherals, monitors, printers, faxes, disketteswww.tomscomputerwarehouse.net

Tri-ceD community Recycling33377 Western Ave., Union City510-471-3850Drop-off: monitors, computers, TVs, home/office electronics, handhelds, cellular telephones, stereos

united Datatech Distributors/ ecs Refining705 Reed St., Santa Clara408-998-0700Fee/Drop-off: computers, monitors, TVs, peripherals, office/home electronics, handhelds Pickup: large quantitieswww.uniteddatatech.com

universal Waste Management, inc.721 37th Ave., Oakland888-832-9839Drop-off/Pickup: computers, monitors, home/office electronics, TVs, cellular telephoneswww.unwaste.com

urban Ore7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley510-841-7283(SAVE)Buyback/Drop-off: working VCRs, TVs, handhelds, stereoswww.urbanore.citysearch.com

Valley electronics1550 Las Plumas Ave, San Jose408-926-4600Drop-off/Pickup: computers, monitors, office electronics, VCRs; large quantities

Weird stuff Warehouse384 W. Caribbean Dr., Sunnyvale408-743-5650Buyback/Drop-off: monitors, peripherals, software, working and non-working computers, www.weirdstuff.com

CONCRETESee Asphalt, Bricks, Concrete, Gravel, Porcelain - Recycle, page 20.

CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS - mIxEDDavis st. Transfer station / Recycling Park2615 Davis St., San Leandro510-638-2303Fee/Drop-offwww.wm.com

Zanker Road Resource Management705 Los Esteros Rd., San Jose408-263-2384Fee/Drop-offwww.z-best.com

COUCHES - REUSEIn most cases, couches and mattresses must be in very good condition to be accepted for reuse/resale.

Bay Area Rescue Mission123 MacDonald Ave., Richmond510-215-4887Drop-off: reusable conditionPickup: large quantitieswww.bayarearescue.org

estates Mattress1266 - 28th St., Oakland510-625-1200Drop-off: mattresses, reusable conditionPickup: large quantities

Full gospel Mission Ministry Thrift shop27955 Mission Blvd., Hayward510-537-7338Drop-off: reusable condition

goodwill storesCall for locations510-534-6666Drop-off: reusable conditionwww.goodwill.org

st. Vincent de PaulCall for locations800-607-4357Drop-off: reusable conditionwww.svdp.org

Construction and demolition debris make up 21 percent of waste or 355,000 tons going to the landfill in Alameda County every year.

Consider using deconstruction services to salvage building materials for reuse on your project, see page 30.

To purchase salvaged and reused building materials, see page 24.

Thats heavy!

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The salvation ArmyCall for locations800-958-7825Drop-off: reusable conditionwww.satruck.com

Thrift TownSee phone book for locations inFremont, San LeandroDrop-off: reusable condition

COUCHES - RECYClINgAt the time this guide was printed, there were no recycling options for couches.

DIRT / ClEAN FIllAltamont landfill10840 Altamont Pass Rd., Livermore800-449-6349Fee/Drop-offwww.wm.com Davis st. Transfer station / Recycling Park2615 Davis St., San Leandro510-638-2303Fee/Drop-offwww.wm.com

landfill Management4001 W. Winton Ave., Hayward510-784-0825Fee/Drop-off

Pleasanton Transfer station3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton925-846-2042Fee/Drop-offwww.pleasantongarbageservice.com

Raisch ProductsFremont, San Jose, Sunnyvale408-227-9222Fee/Drop-off: Milpitas, San Jose sites onlywww.raischproducts.com

Vasco Road landfill & Recycling Drop-off4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore925-447-0491Fee/Drop-off

Vulcan Materials501 El Charro Rd., Pleasanton925-485-1279Fee/Drop-offwww.vulcanmaterials.com

DISmANTlINg & DECONSTRUCTIONAlco iron & Metal2366 Davis St., San Leandro510-562-1107www.alcometals.com

B & B Demolition120 Broadway #1, Richmond510-231-0208

Building ResourcesSan Francisco415-285-7814www.buildingresources.org

Reusable lumber companyP.O. Box 620327, Woodside650-529-9122www.reusablelumber.com

The Reuse People9235 San Leandro St., Oakland888-588-9490www.thereusepeople.org

DRYWAll / SHEETROCk - REUSE & RECYClEAltamont landfill10840 Altamont Pass Rd., Livermore800-449-6349Fee/Drop-off: trim/scrap recyclingwww.wm.com

Berkeley Transfer station / Oil Recycling Depot1201- 2nd St., Berkeley510-981-7270Fee/Drop-off: clean trim debrisPickup: large quantitieswww.ci.berkeley.ca.us/pw

Vasco Road landfill & Recycling Drop-off4001 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore925-447-0491Fee/Drop-off: trim/scrap recycling

Zanker Road Resource Management705 Los Esteros Rd., San Jose408-263-2384Fee/Drop-off: trim/scrap recyclingwww.z-best.com

EYEglASSES & HEARINg AIDS - REUSEBuenas Vidas youth Ranch Thrift store116 North L St., Livermore925-449-7702Drop-off: eyeglasseswww.bvyr.org

John Tracy clinicNational Program800-522-4582Mail-in program: hearing aidswww.jtc.org/h4h/

lions center for the Blind3834 Opal St., Oakland510-450-1580Drop-off: eyeglasses, hearing aidswww.lbcenter.org

lions club of livermore1347 Hillview Dr., Livermore925-443-4414Drop-off: eyeglasses, hearing aidswww.LivermoreLions.org

new eyes For The needyNational Program973-376-4903Mail-in program: eyeglasses, hearing aidswww.neweyesfortheneedy.org

urban Ore7th St. & Ashby Ave., Berkeley510-841-7283(SAVE)Buyback/Drop-off: eyeglasseswww.urbanore.citysearch.com

FlUORESCENT lAmpS & BAllASTSIt is against the law to put mercury containing fluorescent lamps and bulbs into the garbage. Mercury is harmful to humans and the environment. Below are locations where you can properly and safely dispose of these materials.

Alameda county Household Hazardous Waste ProgramLocations in Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Oakland800-606-6606Free drop-offwww.household-hazwaste.org

AeRc Recycling solutions30677 Huntwood Ave., Hayward510-429-1129Fee/Drop-off/Pickup: large quantitieswww.aercrecycling.com

31A Z DirectoryHome DepotNational ProgramDrop-off: residential quantitieswww.homedepot.com

iKeA4400 Shellmound St., Emeryville510-420-4532Drop-off: fluorescent bulbs and tubes; residential quantitieswww.ikea.com

Philip servicesBenicia877-748-3040Fee/Pickup: large quantitieswww.philipnow.com

RecyclightsSan Leandro800-884-8982Drop-off/Fee/Pickup: large quantitieswww.recyclights.com

safety KleenOakland510-832-7942Fee/Pickup: large quantitieswww.safety-kleen.com

World environmentalOakland800-428-5232Fee/Pickup: large quantities

FOOD DONATIONS - EDIBlEThe organizations listed below will get food to people who need it. Food donors are protected from liability under the Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.

Alameda county community Food BankOakland510-635-3663Drop-off/Pickup: food donations from local food manufacturers, brokers, producers, growers, and retailers; products include frozen, canned, fresh, and packaged goods; large quantitieswww.accfb.org

Alameda Food Bank1900 Thau Way, Alameda510-523-5850Drop-off/Pickup: food donations from individuals, local food manufacturers, brokers, producers, growers, and retailers; products include frozen, canned, fresh, and packaged goods; large quantitieswww.alamedafoodbank.org

Bay Area Rescue Mission123 MacDonald Ave., Richmond510-215-4887Drop-off: nonperishable foodwww.bayarearescue.org

city of Oakland Hunger Program150 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Ste. 4340, Oakland510-238-7754Referral service for food donation programs

Daily Bread ProjectOakland510-526-3123Pickup: all edible foodOakland/Berkeley area

Davis street Family Resource center3081 Teagarden St., San Leandro510-347-4620Drop-off: all edible foodwww.davisstreet.org

emergency shelter ProgramHayward510-786-1181Drop-off: all edible food

Oakland PotluckOakland510-272-0414Drop-off/Pickup: all edible food

Open Heart KitchenLivermore925-580-1616Drop-off/Pickup: all edible foodwww.openheartkitchen.org

square Meals Project2607 Ellsworth St., Berkeley510-649-8154Pickup: nonperishable food

st. Vincent de Paul Free Dining Room675 - 23rd St., Oakland510-451-7676Drop-off/Pickup: all edible food

Tri-city Volunteers37350 Joseph St., Fremont510-793-4583Drop-off/Pickup: all edible foodwww.tri-cityvolunteers.org

Western service Workers unionCall for locationOakland510-832-2111Drop-off/Pickup: all edible food

Just like household batteries, fluorescent bulbs and tubes cant be thrown away in the trash. You can recycle them at the four Alameda Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facilities; see page 11 for more information.

Additional information on recycling fluorescent bulbs can be found on page 30.

Information on universal waste can be found on page 13.

What should I do with my old fluorescent lightbulbs and tubes?

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FOOD SCRAp RECYClINg - COllECTIONMost cities in Alameda County collect food scraps along with yard trimmings. See Recycling Collection, pages 46 47. Backyard composting is an easy way to recycle food scraps. For discount compost bins, see Bay-Friendly Gardening, page 4.

golden gate Disposal & RecyclingOakland/San Francisco415-626-4000Fee/Pickup: large quantitieswww.sfrecycling.com

norcal Waste services of Alameda county520 Third St., Ste. 208, Oakland510-267-0852Fee/Pickup: large quantities onlywww.norcalwasteservicesofalameda county.com

Recycle to conserveStockton209-982-5085Fee/Pickup: dry food products; large quantities

Waste Management of Alameda countyOakland510-613-8700Fee/Pickup: large quantitieswww.wm.com

FURNITURE - REUSEAcQ/electronic Waste Management27607 Industrial Blvd., Hayward866-335-3373Buyback/Drop-off/Fee/Pickup: office furniturewww.acqoffice.com

Bay Area Rescue Mission123 MacDonald Ave., Richmond510-215-4887Drop-off: chairs, tables, lamps, bookshelves Pickup: large quantitieswww.bayarearescue.org

Buenas Vidas youth Ranch Thrift store116 North L St., Livermore925-449-7702Drop-off: chairs, tables, lamps, bookshelveswww.bvyr.org

east Bay Depot for creative Reuse4695 Telegraph Ave., Oakland510-547-6470Drop-off/Pickup: chairs, tables, lamps, bookshelveswww.creativereuse.org

Full gospel Mission Ministry Thrift shop27955 Mission Blvd., Hayward510-537-7338Drop-off: chairs, tables, lamps, bookshelves

goodwill storesCall for locations510-534-6666Drop-off: chairs, tables, lamps, bookshelveswww.goodwill.org

Philanthropy By Design1355 Market St., San Francisco415-380-9568Drop-off: usable conditionwww.pbd.org

st. Vincent de PaulCall for locations800-607-4357Drop-off: chairs, tables, lamps, bookshelveswww.svdp.org

The salvation ArmyCall for locations800-958-7825Drop-off: chairs, tables, lamps, bookshelveswww.satruck.com

Thrift TownSee phone book for locations