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Curbside Service Information

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Castro Valley Sanitary District - Curbside Service Information

Hauler Contact Information

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

Castro Valley Sanitation District (CVSAN) - 510-537-1400

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. Castro Valley Sanitation District

  • 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

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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.

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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

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.

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