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Curbside Service Information

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Alameda - Curbside Service Information

Hauler Contact Information

Alameda County Industries (ACI Alameda)

510-483-1400, info@AlamedaCountyIndustries.com

2307 Blanding Ave, Suite B, Alameda, CA 94501; Office Hours M-F 7am-6pm

What Goes Where

Recycling
  • Aerosol Can - Empty
  • Aluminum Foil & Pans - Clean
  • Aseptic Cartons
  • Cardboard
  • CRV - Glass Beverage Containers
  • Glass Bottles & Jars (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV
  • Milk Carton
  • Newspaper
  • Paper
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  • Aerosol Can - Empty
    Use up before putting in recycling. Aerosols with remaining chemicals, toxics, or paint can be used up or dropped at an HHW Facility.
  • Aluminum Foil & Pans - Clean
    Free of food and grease/oil, or it belongs in the trash.
  • Aseptic Cartons
    Empty and drip-free.
  • Beverage Containers - Mixed
    Empty and drip-free with caps attached. Wipe clean as needed.
  • Bimetal Cans (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV
    Empty, drip-free. Wipe clean as needed.
  • Books - Hard Cover - Non-working
    Only if poor, damaged condition. Remove covers as possible. Otherwise, donate.
  • Books - Soft Cover - Non-working
    Only if poor, damaged condition. Otherwise, donate.
  • Cardboard
    Cut or fold to fit into bin. Offer collapsed moving boxes to community for reuse or sheet mulching. See hauler website for overage options, or store for a future pick-up.
  • CRV - Aluminum Beverage Containers
    Empty and drip-free.
  • CRV - Bimetal Beverage Containers
    Empty and drip-free.
  • CRV - Glass Beverage Containers
    Empty and drip-free.
  • CRV - Plastic Beverage Containers
    Empty and drip-free.
  • Egg Cartons - Paper - Clean
  • Egg Cartons - Plastic
  • Envelopes - Paper
    Clear, plastic windows okay.
  • Frozen Food Boxes
  • Glass Bottles & Jars (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV
    Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed.
  • Greeting Cards - Musical/Electronic Piece
    Remove electronic/musical element for reuse or ewaste. Recycle the paper card when free of plastic and/or metallic decoration (trash).
  • Greeting Cards - Unused
    Donate for reuse as possible.
  • Junk Mail Opt-Out
    Keep or photograph mailing labels to use when following online opt-out instructions from the resource vendors below, before recycling or dropping off desirable magazines (or seed catalogs) for sharing (ex. libaries, salons, waiting rooms, office lunchrooms).
  • Keys
  • Magazines
    Collect good condition magazines to donate to teachers, libaries, salons, waiting rooms, office lunchrooms, friends & family.
  • Metal Cans
    Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed.
  • Metal Jar Lids
    Leave metal lid on glass jar and place in recycling.
  • Milk & Ice Cream Paper Cartons
    Milk cartons are accepted, empty and drip free.
  • Newspaper
  • Packaged Foodgrade Liquids
    Empty contents down drain and place empty drip-free container and lid in recycling.
  • Paint Cans & Buckets - Empty & Dry
    Remove lid, shake paint chunks out into garbage and place empty, dry paint can or bucket into recycling cart. (Lid, too, but separately.)
  • Paper
    Covered in tape and paint? Then put it in the trash.
  • Paperboard Boxes/Tubes
    Consider collecting for reuse art and craft projects.
  • Personal Care & Beauty Product Packaging
    Empty and drip-free rigid plastics over 4" may go in the recycling. Other plastic packaging may go in the trash. Some brands offer take back of packaging for recycling.
  • Phonebooks
  • Pill Bottles
    4 inches or bigger. Reattach plastic lid to plastic bottles.
  • Pizza Box - Non-greasy
  • Plant Pots - Plastic
  • Plastic Bottles & Jugs - Non-CRV
    Empty and drip-free with lids attached.
  • Plastic Bucket
    Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed.
  • Plastic Lids & Caps - Bottles and Jars
    Caps reattached to empty plastic bottles may be recycled. Loose lids under 4" will not be captured for recycling and should be placed in trash.
  • Plastic Wide Mouth Container
    Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed.
  • Pots & Pans - Non-working
    Poor, damaged condition. Consider repairing or refurbishing as possible.
  • Rigid Plastics
    Plastic containers empty and drip-free. Resins #1-7 in the chasing arrows.
  • Scrap Metal
    Small pieces weighing less than 10 lbs and must fit in cart with closed lid.
  • Water Bottles - Reusable
    Poor, damaged condition metal and plastic bottles. Donate clean, dry, good condition bottles.
  • Wrapping Paper - Non-Metallic

Compost
  • Egg Cartons - Paper - Soiled
  • Food Scraps
  • Food Service Ware - Paper Products - Uncoated
  • Paper Towels & Napkins
  • Pizza Box - Greasy
  • Yard Trimmings & Plant Debris
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  • Burlap
    Poor, damaged condition. Collect, save, and offer for reuse in your community.
  • Cardboard - Waxed
  • Cardboard - Wet
    If dried out from rain, may go in recycling. If food-soiled, place in compost.
  • Cooking Oil/Grease/Fats
    Wiped excess fat and grease with a paper towel and place in organics cart. Compost small amounts of solid fats & grease in paper container for compost. For large volumes of used cooking oil, contact ACI for a designated container and set out adjacent to recycling cart.
  • Corks - Natural
    Consider collecting for future reuse craft/art projects or ReCork recycling collection bins.
  • Egg Cartons - Paper - Soiled
    Food or cracked-egg soiled cartons.
  • Food Scraps
    All food scraps OK including meat, condiments, vegetables, and spoiled food. Please separate food from any packaging or plastic wrap.
  • Food Service Ware - Paper Products - Plastic-coated
  • Food Service Ware - Paper Products - Uncoated
    Used/food-soiled.
  • Food Service Ware - Wood/Bamboo Products
    Consider washing for reuse, or collecting enough reusables for events with family and friends.
  • Gift Tissue Paper
    Poor condition. Collect, fold, and save good condition tissue paper for reuse.
  • Grandma's Fruitcake
  • Hair and Fur Trimmings
  • Manure
  • Packaged Food - Expired/Non-working
    Scrape or place food in the compost. Determine and place empty, drip/food free packaging in proper bin.
  • Pallets - Wooden - Broken
    Untreated, clean wood only. Remove nails and break to fit into cart/bin.
  • Paper - Shredded
    Place into a paper bag and fold or staple to keep shreds from blowing away during cart/bin emptying.
  • Paper Bags
    Collect good condition for reuse.
  • Paper Bags - Polycoated
    Empty and free of food and crumbs.
  • Paper Straws
  • Paper Towels & Napkins
  • Pizza Box - Greasy
  • Sawdust - Untreated Wood
    Shavings from clean, unpainted or stained wood only.
  • Sponges - Natural
  • Straw/Hay
    Offer bales to local gardeners, farms, or farmers.
  • Tea Bags
    Staple and string okay to leave. Nylon mesh tea bags, free of tea leaves, belong in the trash.
  • Wax & Parchment Paper
    Wax paper only. Parchment and Freezer Paper are coated in plastic (silicone) and belong in the garbage.
  • Wood - Untreated
    Pieces must fit in cart or bin.
  • Wood Chips
    Consider using as mulch on your houseplants or in your garden. Go to www.lawntogarden.org to learn how to use mulch and compost build healthy soil.
  • Wood Scraps - Untreated
    Clean wood pieces free of paint or chemicals, cut to fit in the cart or bin.
  • Yard Trimmings & Plant Debris
    Contact hauler for extra residential bags/tags for fee. Yard trimmings will decrease in volume if you let them dry out for a few days (more can fit in your cart).

Landfill
  • Berry Baskets - Woven Plastic
  • Compostable Plastic Bags - BPI Certified Products
  • Compostable Plastic Foodware - BPI Certified
  • Food Service Ware - Condiment Packets & Cups
  • Plastic To-Go Containers
  • Food Service Ware - Plastic Utensils
  • Glassware - Decorative & Kitchen - Non-working
  • Light Bulbs - Incandescent/Halogen
  • Multi-layer Plastic Packaging
  • Packing Peanuts - Styrofoam
  • Sponges - Synthetic
  • styrofoam blocks
    Styrofoam Blocks
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  • 6-Pack Rings
    Cut the rings.
  • ABS Plastic
  • Agricultural Plastics & Film
    Farm quantity may have recycling options.
  • Air Mattress
  • Ashes - Grill/Fireplace
    Cold ashes.
  • Auto Glass
    Damaged, broken condition.
  • Balloons
  • Berry Baskets - Woven Plastic
    Damaged, broken condition. Return to local market for reuse.
  • Bicycle - Scrap & Parts
  • Blueprint Paper
  • Bubble Envelopes - Paper or Mylar
  • Bubble Wrap
    Loose bubble wrap jams recycling equipment. Consider collecting for future reuse or donation. If collected as bag-of-bags for grocery store drop-off, must be clean and dry. Loose bubble wrap jams recycling equipment. Consider collecting for future reuse or donation.
  • Camera Film & Slides
  • Cardboard - Foil-lined
  • Cassette & VHS Tapes - Non-working
  • CD/DVD - Non-working/Non-commercial
  • CD/DVD Jewel Cases
  • Christmas Trees - Artificial
    Poor, damaged condition.
  • Cigarette Waste
  • Cleaning Wipes - Used
    Do not flush. Wipes are made from plastic resins, do not degrade in compost, and clog pipes.
  • Clothes Hangers - Broken
  • Clothes Hangers - Metal - Working
    Consider reuse or drop-off at a dry cleaner before landfilling.
  • Clothing - Undergarments - Poor Condition
    Poor, damaged condition beyond repair or recycling.
  • Coffee Pods - Compostable
    Empty coffee or tea grounds in the compost first. Consider investing in reusable pods.
  • Coffee Pods - Metal/Plastic
    Empty coffee or tea grounds in the compost first. Consider investing in reusable pods.
  • Compostable Plastic Bags - BPI Certified Products
  • Corks - Plastic/Synthetic
  • Dead Animals
    Small roadkill or pets may go in the organics cart. Contact your vet for pet cats and dogs.Contact local animal control (e.g. deer, neighbors pet, injured or entrapped/tangled animal) or large livestock.
  • Disposable Diapers & Wipes - Used
  • Dryer & Vacuum Lint
  • Facial Tissues - Used
  • Foam Padding
    Poor, damaged condition. Large, high quality pieces may desired for reuse in local community.
  • Food Service Ware - Compostable Plastic - BPI Certified Products
    Compostable plastics go in the trash.
  • Food Service Ware - Condiment Packets & Cups
  • Food Service Ware - Plastic Clamshells/To-Go Containers/Trays
  • Food Service Ware - Plastic Cups & Plates
    Empty and drip-free. Scrape food into organics container.
  • Food Service Ware - Plastic Utensils
    Consider washing for reuse, or utilizing reusable utensils.
  • Food Service Ware - Styrofoam Products
  • Food Service Ware - To-Go Cup Lids
  • Gel Ice Packs
  • Glassware - Decorative & Kitchen - Non-working
  • Hardware & Fasteners
  • Hoses - Garden/Rubber - Non-working
  • Houseware - Non-working
  • Jewelry - Non-working
  • Knives & Shears
  • Lab Glassware - Poor Condition
  • Lab Plastics - Used
  • Leather Remnants & Scraps
    Reuse or donate as possible.
  • Light Bulbs - Incandescent/Halogen
    These do not contain mercury and are not recyclable.
  • Medals/Trophies/Ribbons
    Broken, damaged, or unable to be donated
  • Metal Bottle Caps
    These lined with plastic and are too small to be captured by recycling equipment. Consider collecting for reuse projects.
  • Microscopes & Accessories - Non-working
  • Mirror
  • Multi-layer Plastic Packaging
    Empty and free of food
  • Musical Instruments & Gear - Non-working
  • Nail polish - Empty
    Use up nail polish, trade with friends, or bring full containers to the HHW facilities as most nail polishes contain toxic chemicals.
  • Packing Peanuts - Starch-based
    Collect for future reuse packaging or art projects. May be dissolved in hot water in the sink.
  • Packing Peanuts - Styrofoam
    Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible.
  • Paper - Carbon
  • Paper - Plastic Laminated
  • Paper Receipts - Thermal
  • Personal Care & Beauty Products - Used
  • Pet Waste
    Even bags of poop in "compostable" bags belong in the trash.
  • Photographs & Photo Paper
    Photographic paper is not recyclable.
  • Pillows - Poor Condition
  • Plant Pots - Broken Ceramic/Terra Cotta
  • Plant Pots - Ceramic
    Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage.
  • Plastic Bags
    Dirty, wet plastic bags belongs in the trash. If collected as bag-of-bags for grocery store drop-off, must be clean and dry. Loose bags jam recycling equipment.
  • Plastic Bubble Envelopes
    Loose plastic jams recycling equipment. Accepted clean and dry in bag-of-bags grocery store drop-off.
  • Plastic Corrugated Signs
  • Plastic Film & Wrap
    Dirty, wet plastic film belongs in the trash. If collected as bag-of-bags to drop at grocery stores, must be clean and dry. Loose film jams recycling equipment.
  • Plastic Packaging - Blisterpak
  • Plastic Shower Curtain Liners
  • Plastic Strapping
  • Plastic Straws
    Single-use, disposable straws or damaged silicone straws.
  • Plastic Tarps
    Poor, damaged condition.
  • Plate Glass
    Broken, damaged.
  • Plexiglass
  • Polyester Batting/Filling
    Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed).
  • Purses & Backpacks - Non-working
  • PVC
    Scrap pieces.
  • Radios - Non-working
  • Rags - Paint/Chemical/Oil Soiled
  • Records
    Broken, damaged condition.
  • Reusable Bags
    Poor, broken condition.
  • Rubber Bands
    Consider collecting, ceaning, and donating to local farms for reuse.
  • Rubber Items
    Poor, damaged condition.
  • Sawdust - Composite Wood/Painted Wood
    Any wood waste from wood with glues and adhesives belongs in the trash.
  • Shoes - Poor Condition
    Unusable condition by others.
  • Single-use Personal Protective Equipment
  • Small Household Appliances - Non-working
    Consider going to iFixit to find repair instructions, bring it with you to a Repair Café or FixIt Clinic. May also be collected during a scheduled bulky waste pickup.
  • Sponges - Synthetic
  • Stuffed Animals
    Poor, damaged condition.
  • Styrofoam Blocks
  • Styrofoam Sheets
  • Tape
  • Tennis Balls
    Teachers often accept balls with no bounce to cut and place on the bottom of their chairs.
  • Tire/Rubber Scraps
  • Tires - Bicycle
    Poor, broken condition.
  • Tools & Accessories - Hand - Non-working
  • Toys & Games - Non-working
    Poor, damaged condition.
  • Toys & Games - Plastic Parts Only
    Consider posting online pieces as replacement parts for others who may be missing pieces or parts you have.
  • Transparency Film Plastic
  • Tyvek
  • Vacuum Cleaner Bags & Filters
    Used condition.
  • Water Filters
    Broken, poor condition.
  • Wigs
    Poor, damaged condition.
  • Window Screens
  • Window Treatments - Non-working
  • Wood - Engineered/Composite
  • Wood - Painted
    Cut to fit in cart or bin such that lid closes.
  • Wrapping Paper - Metallic
    Damaged, torn condition.

Special Items

ACI Alameda

Hazardous Waste and Curbside Set-out Information for batteries and motor oil & filters

ACI Holiday Service and Tree Collection Information

  • Household Batteries
    Household Batteries
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  • Batteries - Household - Rechargeable (up to 5 lbs)
    Residents may drop off rechargeable household batteries (A, AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt) at the ACI Alameda office or package in a sealed, clear plastic bag and place on top of the recyclable materials cart. (No car batteries allowed.)
  • Batteries - Household - Single-Use
    Residents may drop off household batteries (A, AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt) at the ACI Alameda office or package in a sealed, clear plastic bag and place on top of the recyclable materials cart. (No car batteries allowed.)
  • Christmas Trees
    Trees (un-bagged & less than 6ft tall) will be collected curbside on regularly scheduled collection days for 4 weeks starting from Dec 26 - Jan 31. Trees may be cut to fit inside Organics cart/bin; lid must close. Remove all décor, tinsel, stands, and lights or tree will not be able to be composted. Flocked trees will be collected and landfilled. Broken artificial trees belong in the garbage bin and are not collected curbside. (Note: Special trucks will collect trees at times different than regular collection services.)
  • Cooking Oil/Grease/Fats
    In a separate 1-gallon, or smaller, sealed screw-top containers (3 total gallons per week).
  • Light Bulbs - CFLs
    Residents may drop off fluorescent tubes & bulbs at the ACI Alameda office.
  • Light Bulbs - Fluorescent Tubes
    Residents may drop off fluorescent tubes & bulbs at the ACI Alameda office.
  • Motor Oil
    Put used motor oil in a sealed 1 gallon screw-top container. Place them next to the blue recycling cart. Free oil jugs and filter bags may be requested from ACI.
  • Oil Filters
    Place used oil filter in a sealed zipper-locked bag next to the recycling cart. Free filter bags may be requested from ACI.

Bulky Pickup

Alameda County Industries (ACI) provides one, free annual On-Call Clean Up to all single family and all multi-family households. Residents and Property Managers read the Alameda Bulky Pickup Guidelines and call 510-483-1400 or contact ACI Alameda online. New Program Changes: As of Oct. 2022, ACI is now accepting reusable items (that are in working condition and labeled as REUSE) for donation. ACI is now accepting more material per household (up to 3 cubic yards and 3 bulky items) and has expanded the service to multi-family customers. Multi-family customers should contact the Property Manager or Owner first to establish a suitable location accessible to ACI trucks.

  • broken electronics
    Broken Electronics
  • broken furniture
    Broken Furniture
  • Furniture in good condition
    Furniture for Donation
  • broken washing machine
    Large Broken Appliances
  • mattress
    Mattresses & Box Springs
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  • Air Conditioner - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Arts and Crafts Supplies & Materials
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Audio & Visual Equipment - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Audio & Visual Equipment - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Auto Upholstery - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Baby Furniture & Equipment - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Baby Furniture & Equipment - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Barbeque Grill
    Landfill. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Bicycle - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Boat Upholstery - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Books - Hard Cover
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Books - Soft Cover
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Cables & Wires - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Cameras & Camcorders - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Cameras & Camcorders - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. No photo chemicals. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Carpet
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for bulky pick up.
  • Carpet Padding
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for bulky pick up.
  • Cassette & VHS Tapes - Commercially Made - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • CD/DVD - Commercially Made - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Cell Phones - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Child Car Seats - Non-working/Expired/Accident
    Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collected for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Christmas Lights - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Clocks & Watches - Non-working
    Repair and donate as possible. Remove batteries for proper disposal. For large clocks, contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for for a bulky pick-up.
  • Clothing - Children's
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Clothing - Good Condition
    Clean and dry. Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Clothing - Maternity & Nursing
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Clothing - Undergarments - Good condition
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Collectibles
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Compressed Gas Cylinders - Single-use/Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Computer Accessories - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Computer Monitors - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Computers - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Copy Machines - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Dishwasher - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Dishwasher - Working
    Label for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Electronics - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for for a bulky pick-up.
  • Electronics - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Espresso Machines
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Exercise Equipment - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Exercise Equipment - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Freezer - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Furniture - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Furniture - Small - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation if non-upholstered. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Furniture - Working
    Labeled for reuse/donation if non-upholstered. Including patio/outdoor furniture. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Game Cartridges - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Gaming Systems & Accessories - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Glassware - Decorative & Kitchen - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Houseware - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Lawnmower - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Lighting Fixtures - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Linens/Blankets/Towels - Good Condition
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Luggage - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Luggage - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Magazines
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Major Household Appliances - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Mattresses & Box Springs
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for for a bulky pick-up.
  • Medical Equipment & Surplus
    Working wheelchairs and scooters labeled for reuse/donation. Nonworking separated. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Microwave - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Mixed Debris
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for bulky pick up.
  • Musical Instruments & Gear - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Office Chair
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Office Furniture/Equipment - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Oil-filled Heaters - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Plumbing Fixtures & Supplies
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Pool Cover - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Porcelain Toilets & Sinks
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Pots & Pans - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Printers/Faxes - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Purses & Backpacks - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Records
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Refrigerator - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for for a bulky pick-up.
  • Rugs & Mats - Non-working
    Poor, damaged condition. Label good condition for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Satellite Dish - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Sewing Machines - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Shoes - Good Condition
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Small Engines
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Small Household Appliances - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Small Household Appliances - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Solar Panels - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Sporting Goods - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Sporting Goods - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Stove/Oven - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Television - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Tents and Outdoor Gear
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Textiles - Good Condition/Size
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Tires
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Tools & Accessories - Garden - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Tools & Accessories - Power - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Toys & Games - With Electronics - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Toys & Games - Working
    Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Trash Compactor
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Typewriters - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Vacuum Cleaners - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • VCRs/CD/DVD Players - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Video Projectors - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Washer/Dryer - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Water Coolers - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Water Heaters - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
  • Wood - Painted
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.

Debris Box / C&D Service

Contact hauler for details and fees:
Alameda County Industries (ACI Alameda)
510-483-1400

Alameda C&D Requirements

  • Bricks
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  • Asphalt
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Bricks
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Bricks - Broken
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Carpet
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Carpet Padding
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Ceiling Tile
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Cinder Blocks
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Cinder Blocks - Broken
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Concrete
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Concrete With Rebar
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Construction & Demolition Debris
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Doors
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Drywall
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Ferrous Scrap Metal/Steel
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Flooring - Non-working
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Insulation - Used
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Lava Rock
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Metal Pipe
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Mixed Debris
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Non-ferrous Scrap Metal
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Pallets - Wooden - Working
    Contact ACI at 510-483-1400 for details.
  • Rock/Gravel - Clean
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Roofing - Asphalt Composition Shingles
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Roofing - Clay Tile
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Roofing - Concrete Tile
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Roofing - Tar & Gravel
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Roofing - Wood Shingles
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Sand
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Soil - Clean
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Tile
    Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for details.
  • Wood - Treated
    Contact ACI at 510-483-1400 for details.

Additional Details for Residents

City of Alameda

Businesses and Multifamily Properties

Businesses

  • Receive one free 96-gal recycling cart and one free 96-gal compost cart. Additional recycling and compost service is 20% off garbage rates.
  • Business Recycling Guide
  • ACI’s Sustainability Specialist is available to assist with right sizing of containers, training, and education. Contact ACI to set up an appointment.

Multifamily Properties (5+ units)

  • Monthly rate for weekly unlimited recycling collection (per dwelling): $8.26 (2024-25)
  • Monthly rate for weekly unlimited organics collection (per dwelling): $5.94 (2024-25)
  • Multifamily Recycling Guide

Service Rates

Illegal Dumping Information

Report through SeeClickFix in the category of Illegal Dumping of Garbage. Items dumped on public property may also be reported through the Alameda Department of Public Works by calling (510) 747-7900 or (510) 337-8340 after hours.

Report dumping along the freeways and off-ramps to CalTrans noting the Situation Type as Litter - Trash & Debris. For railroad right-of-ways locations, report to Union Pacific online or by phone 1-888-877-7267.

For hazardous materials or chemical spills incidents, call: Alameda County Environmental Health - (510) 567-6700

For illegal/unlawful spraying or dumping of a pesticide, call: Alameda County Agriculture Commissioner's Office - (510) 670-5232

California State Law, SB 1383, aims to keep food and other compostable materials (“organics”) out of landfills to reduce emissions that contribute to climate change. Visit  www.StopWaste.org/Rules-Resources for free resources and assistance to comply.

RE:Source is an online directory for reuse, repair and proper disposal options for the California East Bay area and Palo Alto. Our goal is to connect you with the best options for what you need to get rid of or repair. Please note that we do not accept any items directly.

If you have questions or feedback about this directory, please get in touch, we'd love to hear from you.

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