Emeryville

Curbside Service Information

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Emeryville - Curbside Service Information

Hauler Contact Information

Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC Emeryville)
- Residential: 510-613-8710
- Commercial: 510-613-8700
- csnorthbay@wm.com

City of Emeryville Waste Reduction

Recycling

Free Recycling Tote Program for Residents

Aerosol Can - Empty
Aluminum Foil & Pans - Clean
Cardboard
CRV - Glass Beverage Containers
Glass Bottles & Jars (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV
Refrigerated Carton
Newspaper
Paper

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Aerosol Can - Empty

Use up before putting in recycling.
Aluminum Foil & Pans - Clean

Free of food and grease/oil, otherwise the foil and pans belongs in the trash.
Beverage Containers - Mixed

Clean, dry, and empty. Glass, metal, and #1 and #2 plastic bottles go in recycling. Other types of beverage containers belong in the trash.
Bimetal Cans (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV

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

The paper pages are acceptable, remove cover. Covers go in the trash.
Books - Soft Cover - Non-working

Poor, damaged condition.
Cardboard

Cardboard should be clean and dry. Flatten, cut or fold to fit into cart or bin. If your recycling cart is full and you have extra cardboard, flattened corrugated carboard not exceeding 4’ x 4’ may be leaned against your recycling cart for collection. Other option: Offer collapsed moving boxes to community for reuse or sheet mulching.
CRV - Aluminum Beverage Containers

Empty and drip-free.
CRV - Bimetal Beverage Containers

Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed.
CRV - Glass Beverage Containers

Empty and drip-free.
CRV - Plastic Beverage Containers

Empty and drip-free.
Egg Cartons - Paper - Clean

Clean paper or cardboard egg cartons accepted; polystyrene cartons go in the trash.
Envelopes - Paper

Clear, plastic windows okay.
Ferrous Scrap Metal/Steel

Emeryville accepts this item in construction and demolition, or can place small scrap in recycling container if less than 10 lbs and no more than 2 ft in any dimension.
Frozen Food Boxes

Clean and dry.
Glass Bottles & Jars (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV

Empty and drip-free. Wipe clean as needed. Broken okay.
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).
Junk Mail Opt-Out

Clean and dry for recycling. 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).
Magazines

Clean and dry. 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.
Milk & Ice Cream Paper Cartons

Milk cartons are accepted, empty and drip free.
Newspaper
Non-ferrous Scrap Metal

Emeryville accepts this item in construction and demolition, or can place small scrap in recycling container if less than 10 lbs and no more than 2 ft in any dimension.
Packaged Foodgrade Liquids

Empty contents down the drain and recycle drip-free container with reattached lid (if applicable).
Paint Cans & Buckets - Empty & Dry

Only empty and dry paint cans are accepted. Remove lid, shake paint chunks out into garbage and place empty, dry paint can into recycling cart, do not attach lid. Containers with wet paint should be dropped off at www.PaintCare.org locations.
Paper

Clean and dry. Covered in tape and paint? Then put it in the trash.
Paper Bags

Clean and dry. Compost wet or food-soiled paper bags.
Paperboard Boxes/Tubes

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

Empty, clean, and dry rigid plastic bottles or jars, or glass containers, over 4" may go in the recycling. Some brands offer take back of packaging or refillable packaging.
Phonebooks

Clean and dry.
Pill Bottles

4 inches or bigger. Reattach plastic lid to plastic bottles.
Pizza Box - Non-greasy

Clean and dry cardboard pizza boxes can be recycled. If greasy or food-soiled, put in compost. Remove plastic "pizza table" and seasoning packets and place those in the trash.
Plastic Bottles & Jugs - Non-CRV

Clean, dry, and empty. Lids should be reattached or placed in 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 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 are accepted, however, anything with a cord such as an electric skillet is not acceptable in recycling. For pots and pans, consider repairing or refurbishing if possible.
Rigid Plastics

Empty, clean, and dry plastic bottles, tubs, jugs, and food containers.
Scrap Metal

Scrap metal not exceeding ten (10) pounds in weight nor two (2) feet in any dimension for any single item - acceptable. Must fit in container with lid closed.
Water Bottles - Reusable

Plastic #1 & #2 or metal bottles go in recycling, all others in the trash. Donate good condition reusable water bottles.
Wrapping Paper - Non-Metallic

Paper gift wrap that is not shiny, laminated, textured, or contains glitter is acceptable. Paper should be clean and dry.

Compost

Free Kitchen Pail Program for Residential food scrap collection

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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Cardboard - Wet

If food-soiled or wet, cardboard may go in the organics container. If clean and dry, place in recycling.
Cooking Oil/Grease/Fats

Fats and grease wiped with a paper towel can go in the organics container. Small amounts of solid fats & grease in a paper container may also go in the organics container. For large volumes of used cooking oil, put in a container with a re-sealable cap and transport for drop-off at a collection facility.
Corks - Natural

Consider collecting for future reuse craft/art projects or ReCork recycling collection bins.
Egg Cartons - Paper - Soiled

Food soiled paper egg cartons go in the organics container. Clean and dry paper egg cartons go in Recycling. Egg cartons made of polystyrene go in the trash.
Facial Tissues - Used
Food Scraps

Clean out the fridge. 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 - Uncoated

Uncoated food soiled paper products are acceptable. Check for coating by looking for a surface sheen that indicates coating. Coating may be found on items such as cups, plates, or food take-out boxes.
Food Service Ware - Wood/Bamboo Products

Accepted in Organics, but consider washing for reuse, or collecting enough reusables for events with family and friends.
Gift Tissue Paper

Acceptable in organics, but consider saving tissue paper that's in good condition for reuse.
Packaged Food - Expired/Non-working

For expired foods, the food may go in the organics container, but not the packaging.
Pallets - Wooden - Broken

Untreated wood pallets can be broken down and removed of their nails before placing in the organics container if they can fit with the lid closed. Otherwise, they can be placed in the landfill container with lid closed or saved for bulky pickup.
Pallets - Wooden - Working

Reuse is best before composting. However, untreated wood pallets can be broken down and removed of their nails before placing in the organics container if they can fit with the lid closed. Otherwise, they can be placed in the landfill container with lid closed or saved for bulky pickup.
Paper - Shredded

To prevent shredded paper from flying, they may be mixed with food scraps or moist yard waste. Shreds can also go in a paper bag. Fold or staple to keep shredded paper from flying out.
Paper Straws
Paper Towels & Napkins
Pizza Box - Greasy

Please remove the plastic "pizza saver/table" and seasoning packets and put those in in the garbage.
Sawdust - Untreated Wood

Shavings from clean, unpainted, unstained wood. Not from composite/engineered wood like plywood or particle board, and blue pallet wood.
Sponges - Natural

Natural sponges should be free of any detergents, solvents and chemicals.
Straw/Hay
Tea Bags

Paper tea bags are acceptable, tea leaves are acceptable.
Wood - Untreated

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

Clean wood pieces free of paint and chemicals, cut to fit in the cart or bin are acceptable. However, composite, engineered, or bonded wood like plywood, particle wood, and blue pallet wood belong in the garbage.
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

Aseptic Cartons
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

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6-Pack Rings
ABS Plastic
Agricultural Plastics & Film

Farm quantity may have recycling options.
Air Mattress
Aseptic Cartons

Empty and drip-free.
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
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.
Burlap

Not accepted in organics cart/bin. Collect, save, and/or offer for reuse in your community.
Camera Film & Slides
Cardboard - Foil-lined
Cardboard - Waxed
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.
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

Compost coffee grounds. Consider investing in a reusable coffee pod.
Coffee Pods - Metal/Plastic

Empty coffee or tea grounds in the compost first. Consider investing in reusable pods.
Compostable Plastic Bags - BPI Certified Products

Businesses and institutions are allowed to use BPI Certified compostable plastic bags to line indoor compost/organics collection bins. For questions, please contact your service provider.
Corks - Plastic/Synthetic
Dead Animals

Not accepted in organics cart/bin. Contact vet for pets. Contact local animal control (e.g. deer, neighbors pet, injured or entrapped/tangled animal) or large livestock.
Disposable Diapers & Wipes - Used
Dryer & Vacuum Lint
Egg Cartons - Plastic

Compost egg shells.
Fire Hoses
Foam Padding

Poor, damaged condition. Large, high quality pieces may desired for reuse in local community.
Food Service Ware - Compostable Plastic - BPI Certified Products

Compost food scraps. No "compostable" plastics in the compost.
Food Service Ware - Condiment Packets & Cups
Food Service Ware - Paper Products - Plastic-coated

Compost food scraps. Empty and drip-free. Consider using reusables.
Food Service Ware - Plastic Clamshells/To-Go Containers/Trays

Compost food scraps. Empty and drip-free.
Food Service Ware - Plastic Cups & Plates

Empty and drip-free. Compost food scraps. Consider using reusables.
Food Service Ware - Plastic Utensils

Consider washing for reuse, or using reusables.
Food Service Ware - Styrofoam Products
Food Service Ware - To-Go Cup Lids
Gel Ice Packs
Glassware - Decorative & Kitchen - Non-working
Hair and Fur Trimmings
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
Light Bulbs - Incandescent/Halogen

These do not contain mercury and are not recyclable.
Linens/Blankets/Towels - Poor Condition

Soiled condition. Donate clean textiles for reuse (ex. animal shelters) or recycling.
Luggage - Non-working
Manure
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.
Metal Jar Lids
Microscopes & Accessories - Non-working
Mirror
Multi-layer Plastic Packaging

Empty and free of food
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

Not accepted in organics cart/bin. 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 Bags - Polycoated

Empty and free of food and crumbs.
Paper Receipts - Thermal
Personal Care & Beauty Products - Used
Pet Waste

Even bags of poop in "compostable" bags belong in the trash. Pet waste from vegetarian pets (i.e. rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, birds) and bedding may go in the compost.
Photographs & Photo Paper

Photographic paper is not recyclable.
Pillows - Poor Condition
Plant Pots - Broken Ceramic/Terra Cotta

Free of dirt.
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 Bags

Emeryville does not accept plastic bags for recycling.
Plastic Bubble Envelopes

Loose plastic jams recycling equipment. Accepted clean and dry in bag-of-bags grocery store drop-off.
Plastic Bucket

Not accepted for recycling. Consider offering for reuse.
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/Thermoforms
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.
Radios - Non-working

If it has electronics, consider it e-waste. If it just has a plug, it is electric an may go in the trash. Consider repair. May also go out with household Bulky Pick-up.
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.
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. If it has electronics, consider it e-waste. If it just has a plug, it is electric an may go in the trash.
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.
Tents and Outdoor Gear
Tire/Rubber Scraps
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.
Wax & Parchment Paper
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

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

Household Batteries

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Batteries - Household - Rechargeable (up to 5 lbs)

Emeryville accepts this item for curbside pickup, but don't put them in your carts or bins. Cart customers: place in sealed, zip bag taped to lid of recycling cart. Emeryville bin customers call to order mail-back collection container: 510-613-8710.
Batteries - Household - Single-Use

Emeryville accepts this item for curbside pickup, but don't put them in your carts or bins. Cart customers: place in sealed, zip bag taped to lid of recycling cart. Emeryville bin customers call to order mail-back collection container: 510-613-8710.
Christmas Trees

Set your tree on your day of collection during the month of January. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut into lengths of 6 feet or smaller. Remove all décor, tinsel, stands, and lights. Flocked trees belong in the garbage.
Light Bulbs - CFLs

Single family and multifamily accounts can order mail-back collection container at no charge. All Emeryville customers call to order container: 510-613-8710. Not collected curbside.
Light Bulbs - Fluorescent Tubes

Single family and multifamily accounts can order mail-back collection container at no charge. All Emeryville customers call to order container: 510-613-8710. Not collected curbside.
Motor Oil

Contact hauler for collection container. Place next to cart. Do not place inside cart. The Emeryville Marina has a used motor oil collection depot near the fuel dock that is free to the public.
Oil Filters

Residential cart customers: place in sealed zip bag next to cart. Do not place inside cart.

Bulky Pickup

Residents and Property Managers contact WM Emeryville at 510-613-8710 to schedule an Emeryville Bulky Pick-up.

Single Family is 1x in April AND 1x/yr at your convenience. All Multi-Family properties are eligible; service is dependent on the size and location of the property.

Neighborhood Bulky Pickups take place in April annually. Mailers early in the year give dates and details.

Broken Electronics
Broken Furniture
Large Broken Appliances
Mattresses & Box Springs

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Air Conditioner - Non-working
Audio & Visual Equipment - Non-working
Baby Furniture & Equipment - Non-working
Barbeque Grill
Bicycle - Non-working
Cables & Wires - Non-working
Cameras & Camcorders - Non-working
Cell Phones - Non-working
Christmas Lights - Non-working
Clocks & Watches - Non-working
Computer Accessories - Non-working
Computer Monitors - Non-working
Computers - Non-working
Dishwasher - Non-working
Electronics - Non-working
Espresso Machines
Exercise Equipment - Non-working
Freezer - Non-working
Furniture - Non-working
Game Cartridges - Non-working
Gaming Systems & Accessories - Non-working
Lawnmower - Non-working
Lighting Fixtures - Non-working
Luggage - Non-working
Major Household Appliances - Non-working
Mattresses & Box Springs
Microwave - Non-working
Musical Instruments & Gear - Non-working
Office Chair
Oil-filled Heaters - Non-working
Porcelain Toilets & Sinks
Printers/Faxes - Non-working
Refrigerator - Non-working
Satellite Dish - Non-working
Sewing Machines - Non-working
Small Engines
Solar Panels - Non-working
Sporting Goods - Non-working
Stove/Oven - Non-working
Television - Non-working
Tires
Tools & Accessories - Garden - Non-working
Tools & Accessories - Power - Non-working
Toys & Games - With Electronics - Non-working
Typewriters - Non-working
Vacuum Cleaners - Non-working
VCRs/CD/DVD Players - Non-working
Video Projectors - Non-working
Washer/Dryer - Non-working
Water Coolers - Non-working
Water Heaters - Non-working

Debris Box / C&D Service

Contact hauler for details and fees. Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC Emeryville)

Residential: 510-613-8710, Commercial: 510-613-8700

C&D Requirements

Bricks

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Asphalt
Bricks
Bricks - Broken
Carpet
Carpet Padding
Ceiling Tile
Cinder Blocks
Cinder Blocks - Broken
Concrete
Concrete With Rebar
Construction & Demolition Debris
Doors
Drywall
Ferrous Scrap Metal/Steel
Flooring - Non-working
Insulation - Used
Lava Rock
Metal Pipe
Mixed Debris
Non-ferrous Scrap Metal

Emeryville accepts this item in construction and demolition, or can place small scrap in recycling container if less than 10 lbs and no more than 2 ft in any dimension.
Rock/Gravel - Clean
Roofing - Asphalt Composition Shingles
Roofing - Clay Tile
Roofing - Concrete Tile
Roofing - Tar & Gravel
Roofing - Wood Shingles
Sand
Soil - Clean
Tile

Additional Details for Residents

Resources

Service Rates

Businesses and Multifamily Properties

Businesses

Recycling service is provided at no additional charge.
Compost service is 50% off garbage rates.
Business Recycling Guide

Multifamily Properties

With garbage BINS: Compost and recycling services are 50% off garbage rates.
With garbage CARTS: Compost and recycling services are provided at no additional cost.
Multifamily Recycling Guide

Service Rates

Illegal Dumping Information

Report through SeeClickFix in the category of trash.

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

EPA's Illegal Dumping Prevention Guidebook (2025)

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