Castro Valley Sanitary District

Curbside Service Information

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Castro Valley Sanitary District - Curbside Service Information

Hauler Contact Information

Alameda County Industries (ACI) - 510-483-1400

What Goes Where

Recycling
Compost
Landfill
Special Items
Bulky Pickup
Construction Debris

Recycling

Aerosol Can - Empty
Aluminum Foil & Pans - Clean
Aseptic Packs
Cardboard
CRV - Glass Beverage Containers
Plastic To-Go Containers
Glass Bottles & Jars (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV
Newspaper
Paper

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6-Pack Rings

When collected as bag-a-bag for Recycling Cart/Bin or for grocery store drop-off, must be clean and dry. Loose bags jam recycling equipment. Dirty, wet plastic bags belongs in the trash.
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 Packs

Empty and drip-free.
Beverage Containers - Mixed

Empty
Bimetal Cans (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV

Empty. Wipe clean as needed.
Books - Hard Cover - Non-working

Remove covers as possible.
Books - Soft Cover - Non-working

Poor, damaged condition.
Bubble Wrap

When collected as bag-of-bags for Recycling Cart/Bin or for grocery store drop-off, must be clean and dry. Loose bags jam recycling equipment. Dirty, wet plastic bags belongs in the trash.
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. Single-Family and Multi-Family Residents with blue cart service: When your blue recycling cart is full, flattened corrugated cardboard no larger than 4’ tall x 4’ wide may be placed beside the recycling cart for collection.
CRV - Aluminum Beverage Containers

Empty.
CRV - Bimetal Beverage Containers

Empty
CRV - Glass Beverage Containers

Empty
CRV - Plastic Beverage Containers

Empty
Egg Cartons - Paper - Clean
Egg Cartons - Plastic

Empty
Envelopes - Paper

Clear, plastic windows okay.
Food Service Ware - Plastic Clamshells/To-Go Containers/Trays

Empty.
Food Service Ware - Plastic Cups & Plates

Empty/scraped of food. Note to-go cup plastic lids, straws, and stir sticks are not recyclable. Consider washing and reusing stronger plastic cups.
Frozen Food Boxes
Glass Bottles & Jars (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV

Empty
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
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, libraries, salons, waiting rooms, office lunchrooms, friends & family. Or Put out for your Bulky & Reuse collection Pick-Up.
Metal Bottle Caps
Metal Cans

Empty
Metal Jar Lids
Newspaper
Packaged Foodgrade Liquids

Poor liquid down the drain. Determine and place empty, drip free packaging in proper bin.
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

If covered in tape and paint, then put it in the trash.
Paper Bags

Reuse good condition bags.
Paperboard Boxes/Tubes

Consider collecting for reuse art and craft projects.
Personal Care & Beauty Product Packaging

Empty, 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

Must be free of any food or grease residue. Greasy, food-soiled pizza boxes are compost.
Plastic Bags

When collected as bag-of-bags for Recycling Cart/Bin or for grocery store drop-off, must be clean and dry. Loose bags jam recycling equipment. Dirty, wet plastic bags belongs in the trash.
Plastic Bottles & Jugs - Non-CRV

Attach lid. Includes Pill bottles
Plastic Bubble Envelopes

When collected as bag-a-bag for Recycling Cart/Bin or for grocery store drop-off, must be clean and dry. Loose bags jam recycling equipment. Dirty, wet plastic bags belongs in the trash.
Plastic Bucket

Empty
Plastic Film & Wrap

When collected as bag-of-bags for Recycling Cart/Bin or for grocery store drop-off, must be clean and dry. Loose bags jam recycling equipment. Dirty, wet plastic bags belongs in the trash.
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,
Plastic Packaging - Blisterpak

When collected as bag-of-bags for Recycling Cart/Bin or for grocery store drop-off, must be clean and dry. Loose bags jam recycling equipment. Dirty, wet plastic bags belongs in the trash.
Plastic Wide Mouth Container

Empty
Pots & Pans - Non-working

Poor, damaged condition. Consider repairing or refurbishing as possible.
Rigid Plastics

Empty. Resins #1-7 in the chasing arrows.
Scrap Metal

Up to 40 lbs and must fit in cart with closed lid.
Toys & Games - Plastic Parts Only
Wrapping Paper - Non-Metallic

Compost

Bag Tags & Paper Garden Bags Residents can request a kitchen pail for collecting food scraps and food-soiled paper in their kitchens.

Compostable Plastic Bags - BPI Certified Products
Egg Cartons - Paper - Soiled
Food Scraps
Compostable Plastic Foodware - BPI Certified
Food Service Ware - Paper Products - Uncoated
Milk & Ice Cream Cartons
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.
Coffee Pods - Compostable

Compost coffee grounds. Consider investing in a reusable coffee pod.
Compostable Plastic Bags - BPI Certified Products

Note: If it does not have the BPI certified logo, it belongs in the trash.
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
Food Service Ware - Compostable Plastic - BPI Certified Products

Note: If it does not have the BPI certified logo, it belongs in the trash.
Food Service Ware - Paper Products - Poly-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 tissue paper with no glitter or plastic. Collect, fold, and save good condition tissue paper for reuse.
Grandma's Fruitcake

Eat it or donate it to someone in need!
Hair and Fur Trimmings

Untreated and free of chemicals.
Manure

Compost vegetarian animal (bird, rabbit) feces and paper or grass bedding in your green organics cart. Non-vegetarian (cat, dog) animal feces and litter must go in the garbage cart.
Milk & Ice Cream Paper Cartons

Empty and drip free.
Packaged Food - Expired/Non-working

Scrape or place food in the compost. Determine and place empty, drip/food free packaging in proper bin.
Packing Peanuts - Starch-based

Collect for future reuse packaging or art projects. May be dissolved in hot water in the sink.
Pallets - Wooden - Broken

Untreated wood only. Remove nails and fit into cart or bin.
Paper - Shredded

Bag shreds in paper bag.
Paper Bags

Reuse good condition bags. Compost food soiled paper bags.
Paper Bags - Polycoated
Paper Straws
Paper Towels & Napkins
Pizza Box - Greasy
Sawdust - Untreated Wood

Shavings from clean, unpainted or stained wood.
Sponges - Natural
Straw/Hay

Offer portions or bales to local gardeners or farms.
Tea Bags

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 - Logs
Wood - Untreated

Pieces must fit in cart or bin.
Wood Chips
Wood Scraps - Untreated

Clean wood pieces free of paint or chemicals, cut to fit in the cart or bin.
Yard Trimmings & Plant Debris

If your trimmings are too much for your bin, let them dry out a few days or wait until next pick up as the volume decreases over time.

Landfill

Berry Baskets - Woven Plastic
Food Service Ware - Condiment Packets & Cups
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

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ABS Plastic
Agricultural Plastics & Film

Farm quantity may have recycling options.
Air Mattress
Ashes - Grill/Fireplace

Cold ashes.
Auto Glass

Damaged, broken condition.
Auto Upholstery - Non-working
Balloons
Berry Baskets - Woven Plastic

Damaged, broken condition. Return to local market for reuse.
Blueprint Paper
Boat Upholstery - Non-working
Bubble Envelopes - Paper or Mylar
Cables & Wires - Non-working
Camera Film & Slides
Cardboard - Foil-lined
Cassette & VHS Tapes - Non-working
CD/DVD - Non-working/Non-commercial
CD/DVD Jewel Cases
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 collectd for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up.
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.
Clocks & Watches - Non-working
Clothes Hangers - Broken

Consider reuse or drop-off at a dry cleaner before landfilling.
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 - Metal/Plastic

Empty coffee or tea grounds in the compost first. Consider investing in reusable pods.
Corks - Plastic/Synthetic
Dead Animals

Found dead animals or roadkill may go in garbage.Call your vet for pets, cats and dogs. Contact local animal control (e.g. deer, neighbors pet, injured or entrapped/tangled animal) or large livestock.
Disposable Diapers & Wipes - Used

Wipes clog pipes!
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 - Condiment Packets & Cups
Food Service Ware - Plastic Utensils

Consider washing for reuse, or collecting enough reusables for events with family and friends.
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
Jewelry - Non-working
Knives & Shears
Lab Glassware - Poor Condition
Lab Plastics - Used
Leather Remnants & Scraps
Light Bulbs - Incandescent/Halogen

These do not contain mercury and are not recyclable.
Luggage - Non-working

Poor, broken condition. May also be set out during Bulky Pick-up.
Medals/Trophies/Ribbons

Broken, damaged, or unable to be donated
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.
Office Chair
Packing Peanuts - Styrofoam

Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. Consider local shipping stores.
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. Vegetarian pet waste and plant-based bedding (e.g. rodent, bunny, bird) may go into the Compost bin.
Photographs & Photo Paper

Photographic paper is not recyclable.
Pillows - Bed
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.
Plant Pots - Plastic

Free of dirt. Offer good condition for reuse to local community.
Plastic Corrugated Signs
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).
Pool Cover - Non-working
Purses & Backpacks - Non-working
PVC

Scrap pieces.
Rags - Paint/Chemical/Oil Soiled
Records

Broken, damaged condition.
Rubber Bands

Consider collecting for reuse.
Rubber Items

Poor, damaged condition.
Rugs & Mats - Non-working

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
Sporting Goods - Non-working
Styrofoam Blocks
Styrofoam Sheets
Tape
Tennis Balls

Teachers often accept balls with no bounce to cut and place on the bottom of their chairs.
Tents and Outdoor Gear
Tire/Rubber Scraps
Tools & Accessories - Hand - Non-working
Toys & Games - Non-working

Poor, damaged condition.
Transparency Film Plastic
Tyvek
Vacuum Cleaner Bags & Filters

Used condition.
Water Filters
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 Customer Service (510) 483-1400 or info@alamedacountyindustries.com

Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) Main Office
21040 Marshall Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Hours: M-F 7-11am and 12- 4:00pm

Used Motor Oil & Filter Recycling Program and Hazardous Waste Information

Residents can drop off mercury thermostats (including switch & cover) at CVSan office. Ask to complete the Thermostat Care rebate form.

Textile Pick-ups are held twice a year (the first full week of June and Oct). Please set bags or boxes of clean and dry textiles - free of chemical and bodily fluid stains - by the blue cart for pick up (reuse and recycling).

CVSan's Recycles Day is held in Spring and Summer by appointment and allows for various drop-off of items, including bagged textiles.

Household Batteries
Clothing - Poor Condition

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Batteries - Household - Rechargeable (up to 5 lbs)

Single-family and multi-family residents with blue recycling cart service may participate in CVSan’s curbside battery recycling program by placing used dry cell batteries (household batteries such as AAA, AA, B, C, D, 9V, and small “button” batteries) in a sealed clear plastic bag on top of your blue recycling cart on your service day. No automotive, lithium-ion or liquid batteries are accepted. Please tape terminals on 9-volt batteries.
Batteries - Household - Single-Use

Single-family and multi-family residents with blue recycling cart service may participate in CVSan’s curbside battery recycling program by placing used dry cell batteries (household batteries such as AAA, AA, B, C, D, 9V, and small “button” batteries) in a sealed clear plastic bag on top of your blue recycling cart on your service day. No automotive, lithium-ion or liquid batteries are accepted. Please tape terminals on 9-volt batteries.
Christmas Trees

Trees are collected curbside for the first 2 weeks of January (starting the first Monday) on regular pickup day for composting. Trees may be cut to fit in Compost cart or bin. Remove all décor, tinsel, stands, and lights. Flocked trees belong in the garbage.
Clothing - Children's

Clean and dry. See Textile Collection Program details.Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for reuse or recycling twice a year (first full wk of June/Oct). Set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart.
Clothing - Good Condition

Clean and dry. See Textile Collection Program details.Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for reuse or recycling twice a year (first full wk of June/Oct). Set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart.
Clothing - Maternity & Nursing

Clean and dry. See Textile Collection Program details.Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for reuse or recycling twice a year (first full wk of June/Oct). Set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart.
Clothing - Poor Condition

Clean and dry. See Textile Collection Program details.Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for reuse or recycling twice a year (first full wk of June/Oct). Set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart.
Clothing - Undergarments - Good condition

Clean and dry. See Textile Collection Program details.Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for reuse or recycling twice a year (first full wk of June/Oct). Set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart.
Clothing - Undergarments - Poor Condition

Clean and dry. See Textile Collection Program details.Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for reuse or recycling twice a year (first full wk of June/Oct). Set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart.
Cooking Oil/Grease/Fats

Used cooking oil must be collected in screw-top plastic containers that are no taller than 12 inches in height. Label container "Cooking Oil" and set out on the curb next to carts and visible to the driver.
Light Bulbs - CFLs

Bring to CVSan Recycles Day in April or August, or bring boxed to Pete's Ace Hardware at 2569 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546.
Light Bulbs - Fluorescent Tubes

Bring to CVSan Recycles Day in April or August, or bring boxed to Pete's Ace Hardware at 2569 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546.
Linens/Blankets/Towels - Good Condition

Clean and dry. See Textile Reuse & Recycling Program details.
Linens/Blankets/Towels - Poor Condition

Clean and dry. See Textile Reuse & Recycling Program details.
Motor Oil

Single-Family residents may place up to 3 1- gallon jugs per week next to the blue recycling cart. Used motor oil must be set out in a screw-top gallon container provided by ACI. Contact ACI at 510-483-1400 to request a Used Oil Recycling Kit. Acceptable motor fluids: used motor oil, transmission fluid, gear lube and other lubricant oils commonly used in cars and light trucks, crankcase fluid, differential fluid, hydraulic fluid and transmission fluid. Anti-freeze and brake fluid are not accepted. Acceptable motor fluids can be combined in the collection container provided with the Used Oil Recycling Kit (call ACI to order)
Oil Filters

Oil filters must be placed in a zipper-lock style bag on the curb next to your Blue Recycling Cart for collection. Do not place bags on top of the cart. Contact ACI at 510-483-1400 to request a Used Oil Recycling Kit. Up to three (3) 1-gallon filter bags per week.
Rugs & Mats - Non-working

No larger than 9' by 12'. Clean and dry. See Textile Reuse & Recycling Program details.
Rugs & Mats - Working

No larger than 9' by 12'. Clean and dry. See Textile Reuse & Recycling Program details.
Shoes - Good Condition

Clean and dry. See Textile Reuse & Recycling Program details.
Textiles - Good Condition/Size

Clean and dry. See Textile Reuse & Recycling Program details. Quarterly curbside pick ups stated on the website. Single-family set out will be on your regular collection day. Multi-family residents ask your Property Manager for collection location. Accepted items are made of natural or artificial fibers and fabrics, such as clothing, towels, linens, bathmats, curtains, etc. Textiles that have human biowaste, blood, toxic chemicals, or motor oil on them, or which are wet and moldy. Textiles will be collected with a special vehicle that may service your block earlier or later than regular vehicles. Do not place bags behind or on top of carts.

Bulky Pickup

Single-family (4 units or less) and multi-family complexes (5 units or more) are eligible for one on-call Bulky & Reuse Pick-Up per year.

Schedule a Bulky & Reuse Pick-Up, by calling Alameda County Industries (CVSAN) at (510) 483-1400. Appointments are not available the first two full weeks in January or the first full week of June and October of each year. Requests made at the end of the calendar year cannot be guaranteed for that calendar year. Please schedule appointments in advance.

Books - Textbooks
Clothing - Poor Condition
Old Working Computers
Broken Electronics
Broken Furniture
Furniture for Donation
Large Broken Appliances
Mattresses & Box Springs

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Air Conditioner - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Arts and Crafts Supplies & Materials

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Audio & Visual Equipment - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky Pick-up set out.
Audio & Visual Equipment - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Auto Parts & Scrap

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky Pick-up set out.
Baby Furniture & Equipment - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky Pick-up set out.
Baby Furniture & Equipment - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Barbeque Grill

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky Pick-up set out.
Bicycle - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky Pick-up set out.
Bicycle - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Books - Children's

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Books - Hard Cover

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Books - Soft Cover

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Books - Textbooks

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Cabinets

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Cables & Wires - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Cameras & Camcorders - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Cameras & Camcorders - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Cassette & VHS Tapes - Commercially Made - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
CD/DVD - Commercially Made - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Cell Phones - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Cell Phones - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Ceramics & Pottery - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Child Car Seats - Working/Non-Expired/Accident Free

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Christmas Lights - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Christmas Lights - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Clocks & Watches - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Clothing - Children's

Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for recycling for Bulky Pick-up and Textile Pick-ups, which are held 2x/yr (first full wk of June/Oct). set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart.
Clothing - Good Condition

Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for recycling for Bulky Pick-up and Textile Pick-ups, which are held 2x/yr (first full wk of June/Oct). set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart.
Clothing - Maternity & Nursing

Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for recycling for Bulky Pick-up and Textile Pick-ups, which are held 2x/yr (first full wk of June/Oct). set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart.
Clothing - Poor Condition

Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for recycling for Bulky Pick-up and Textile Pick-ups, which are held 2x/yr (first full wk of June/Oct). set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart.
Clothing - Undergarments - Good condition

2x/yr (first full wk of June/Oct) set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles for recycling by the blue cart. Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for recycling.
Computer Accessories - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Computer Accessories - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Computer Monitors - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Computer Monitors - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Computers - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Computers - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Copy Machines - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Dishwasher - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Dishwasher - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Electronics - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Electronics - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Espresso Machines

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Exercise Equipment - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Exercise Equipment - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Freezer - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Freezer - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Furniture - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Furniture - Small - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Furniture - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Game Cartridges - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Game Cartridges -Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Gaming Systems & Accessories - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Gaming Systems & Accessories - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Glassware - Decorative & Kitchen - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Hearing Aids

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Holiday & Seasonal Items

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Houseware - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Houseware - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Lawnmower - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Lawnmower - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Lighting Fixtures - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Lighting Fixtures - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Linens/Blankets/Towels - Good Condition

Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for recycling for Bulky Pick-up and Textile Pick-ups, which are held 2x/yr (first full wk of June/Oct). Set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart.
Linens/Blankets/Towels - Poor Condition

Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for recycling for Bulky Pick-up and Textile Pick-ups, which are held 2x/yr (first full wk of June/Oct). Set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart.
Luggage - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Major Household Appliances - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Major Household Appliances - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Mattresses & Box Springs

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Microwave - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Microwave - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Musical Instruments & Gear - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Office Furniture/Equipment - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Oil-filled Heaters - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Pet Supplies - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Pillows - Decorative

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Pots & Pans - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Printers/Faxes - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Printers/Faxes - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Purses & Backpacks - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Radios - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Refrigerator - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Refrigerator - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Reusable Bags

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Rugs & Mats - Working

Clean and dry. See Textile Collection Program details. Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for Textile Pick-ups, which are held 2x/yr (first full wk of June/Oct). Set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart.
Satellite Dish - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
School/Office Supplies - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Sewing Machine - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Sewing Machines - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Shoes - Good Condition

Clean and dry. See Textile Collection Program details. Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for Textile Pick-ups, which are held 2x/yr (first full wk of June/Oct). Set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart.
Small Engines

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Small Household Appliances - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Solar Panels - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Sporting Goods - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Stove/Oven - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Stove/Oven - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Stuffed Animals

Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for recycling for Bulky Pick-up and Textile Pick-ups, which are held 2x/yr (first full wk of June/Oct). set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart.
Telephones

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Television - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Television - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Textiles - Good Condition/Size

Collect clean and dry materials in a large plastic bag to keep it clean during collection for recycling for Bulky Pick-up and Textile Pick-ups, which are held 2x/yr (first full wk of June/Oct). set bags or boxes of dry (no biowaste) textiles by blue cart.
Tires

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Tools & Accessories - Garden - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Tools & Accessories - Garden - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Tools & Accessories - Hand - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Tools & Accessories - Power - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Tools & Accessories - Power - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Toys & Games - With Electronics

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Toys & Games - With Electronics - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Toys & Games - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Typewriters - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Typewriters - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Vacuum Cleaners - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Vacuum Cleaners - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
VCRs/CD/DVD Players - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
VCRs/CD/DVD Players - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Video Projectors - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Washer/Dryer - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Washer/Dryer - Working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Water Bottles - Reusable

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Water Coolers - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
Water Heaters - Non-working

Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.

Debris Box / C&D Service

Contact hauler for details and fees: C&D Requirements.

Bricks

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Asphalt

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Bath Tub

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Bathroom Fixtures

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Bricks

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Bricks - Broken

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Carpet

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Carpet Padding

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Ceiling Tile

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Cinder Blocks

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Cinder Blocks - Broken

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Concrete

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Concrete With Rebar

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Construction & Demolition Debris

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Drywall

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Ferrous Scrap Metal/Steel

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Flooring - Non-working

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Insulation - Used

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Kitchen Fixtures

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Lava Rock

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Metal Pipe

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Mixed Debris

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Non-ferrous Scrap Metal

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Pallets - Wooden - Working

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Rock/Gravel - Clean

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Roofing - Asphalt Composition Shingles

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Roofing - Clay Tile

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Roofing - Concrete Tile

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Roofing - Tar & Gravel

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Roofing - Wood Shingles

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Sand

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Soil - Clean

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Tile

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.
Wood - Treated

Contact ACI, 510-483-1400, for details.

Additional Details for Residents

CVSAN Resources; Rates

Alameda County Unincorporated Residents Information

Businesses and Multifamily Properties

Businesses

Custom bundle options are available to increase compost and recycling and reduce costs. Call Alameda County Industries for details.
Business Recycling Guide (English, Chinese)
Business Recognition Program
Business Service Rates

Multifamily Properties

Custom bundle options are available to increase compost and recycling and reduce costs. Call Alameda County Industries for details.
Multifamily Recycling Guide
Multifamily Service Rates

Illegal Dumping Information

Report trash and debris in unincorporated Alameda County - including creeks and waterways - to the Alameda County Public Works Maintenance Dispatch using Mobile Citizen or by calling (510) 670-5500.

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

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Curbside Service Information